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Re: Desktops and Integrity scanning


From: Julien Royère <juge () fluxus net>
Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2003 18:32:02 +0200

I think it is worth it,
but only if you know the OS well,
and you know which files to verify.

otherwise, it is useless.
Julien

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Berry" <compjma () hotmail com>
To: <security-basics () securityfocus com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 4:49 AM
Subject: Desktops and Integrity scanning


Does anyone here use integrity scanners (like tripwire) to scan desktops?
Do you think it's worth the time/effort, and what would you look for?

Chris Berry
compjma () hotmail com
Systems Administrator
JM Associates

"Without change, something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens.  The
sleeper must awaken." -- Duke Leto Atreides


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