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Dealing with port/vulnerability scans
From: Tony Raboza <tonyraboza () gmail com>
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:29:18 +0800
Hi, I'm tuning my IDS and I'm thinking of taking out the portscan/web vulnerability scan rules. Why? Because, yes - I know that somebody may be scanning my network - but, what can I do about it? 1. Block the IP? But, what if its NAT - meaning only 1 workstation/user did the port scanning, I would be blocking all the possibly valid users behind that IP. 2. Report it to their ISP or to them? Then what? I want my IDS console not to be too cluttered that's why I'm tuning it. If its too cluttered - I might be missing out the really important alerts. What about you? How do you deal with port/vulnerability scans? Is it illegal btw? Thanks. Best, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Securing Apache Web Server with thawte Digital Certificate In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate. We look at how SSL works, how it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for set-up are highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates. http://www.dinclinx.com/Redirect.aspx?36;4175;25;1371;0;5;946;e13b6be442f727d1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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