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SAN Vulnerabilities
From: mjd <bragot () gmail com>
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:22:54 -0800
We are evaluating a proposal wherein our Web Server Admins would like to use our internal SAN to host data for our external websites. Our external websites are on our outfacing DMZ which means they could be subject to all sorts of attack. Our internal SAN hosts some very sensitive health care data so I'm reluctant to allow this since it puts our most protected data physically very close to our most vulnerable segment. They have given me assurance that they have locked down the SAN to the point wherein one server accessing cannot access any other disk unless it is explicitly mounted. I do not have heavy experience with SANS, but based on their explanation, the SAN switch can be likened to a firewall in that it blocks any communication not explicitly allowed. When drawing this out on a board, it just doesn't look right. We're physically connecting servers in our External DMZ to our SAN which hosts very sensitive data. Any advice on this situation? Are we overreacting to this and should we trust in the security boundaries created by the SAN switch/controller? Are there vulnerabilities out there that allow an attacker to take control of the whole SAN? Thanks in advance! mjd ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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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- SAN Vulnerabilities mjd (Dec 17)
- RE: SAN Vulnerabilities Dan Lynch (Dec 17)
- Re: SAN Vulnerabilities William Reyor (Dec 17)
- RE: SAN Vulnerabilities Dan Lynch (Dec 17)
- Re: SAN Vulnerabilities William Reyor (Dec 17)
- RE: SAN Vulnerabilities Hahn, Ron (Dec 17)
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- Re: SAN Vulnerabilities mjd (Dec 28)
- RE: SAN Vulnerabilities Dan Lynch (Dec 28)
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