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Re: Some new SSH exploit script?
From: "Paul Robertson" <compuwar () gmail com>
Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2006 18:04:14 -0400
On 6/5/06, Michael Sierchio <kudzu () tenebras com> wrote:
I beg to differ with you -- running a standard service on a non-standard port is a bid for security through obscurity.
While SBO doesn't decrease your *vulnerability* to attack, it is likely to reduce your *incidence* of attack. That in and of itself is often quite useful, so long as it's not thought of as a vulnerability reduction measure. Paul -- fora.compuwar.net ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This List Sponsored by: CenzicConcerned about Web Application Security? Why not go with the #1 solution - Cenzic, the only one to win the Analyst's Choice Award from eWeek. As attacks through web applications continue to rise, you need to proactively protect your applications from hackers. Cenzic has the most comprehensive solutions to meet your application security penetration testing and vulnerability management needs. You have an option to go with a managed service (Cenzic ClickToSecure) or an enterprise software (Cenzic Hailstorm). Download FREE whitepaper on how a managed service can help you: http://www.cenzic.com/news_events/wpappsec.php And, now for a limited time we can do a FREE audit for you to confirm your results from other product. Contact us at request () cenzic com for details.
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