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An Open Source Board Game about Network Security: d0x3d

Jan 042013

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[d0x3d] is a boardgame designed for informal security education, this is an incredibly fun game that proactively teaches about network integrity and the security of information.

Inspired by Forbidden Island, d0x3d! and is released under an open source license.

It requires only a small number of people but packs a very powerful lesson. Incorporating it into internet security curriculum provides an enjoyable lesson for sure. This game has proven to be an invaluable teaching tool since people tend to learn better when shown by example, and it’s proven that a real hand on approach has a lasting impression.
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How to configure postfix as smtp relay for Gmail on Archlinux

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Jan 032013

Original article by AlexioBash, posted in Italian on the website http://alexiobash.com.

It can be very convenient, for those who use services such as zoneminder, rtorrent, etc., to have a “Gmail Relay” to send maisl from your Gmail account.
In this guide we will see how to configure postfix to send email with our account [email protected].
The guide is based on ArchLinux, but apart the installation of the packages, the configuration is the same also on other distributions such as Debian or Centos.

An introduction to security models in Linux

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Dec 262012

Today I’m glad to republish an interesting article of Adrian Stolarski first published on Infosec, a great source of information about security.
It’s a good summary of the different type of security models that you can have in a Linux system, focused on SELinux, and if you are interested in this topic, be sure to take a look also at my Introduction to AppArmor

A task of any operating system is to provide software that strongly increases its security. A lot of programs of this type have been created; some are better than others. What does it look like in terms of Linux? Of course, here we have many more choices when it comes to this type of software, but some software is worth recommending. Some people already know what I mean: SELinux. Why choose this solution? Why do I think it is so different from other software of this type? And the last key question: who really should use it?

This system, as the name suggests is Security Enhanced Linux! So I invite you to read this article and learn about this tool.
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Humble Indie Bundle 7 has been just released

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Dec 202012

We are close to Christmas and it’s that time again Humble Indie Bundle (HIB) number seven is been released this is the list of games that you’ll find this time: The Binding of Isaac (and its DLC, Wrath of the Lamb), Closure, Shank 2, Snapshot, and Indie Game: The Movie! And if you pay over the average, you’ll also get Dungeon Defenders (and its DLC) and Legend of Grimrock !

What’s is HIB ? in short:

The Humble Indie Bundles or Humble Bundles are a series of game bundles that are sold and distributed online at a price determined by the purchaser. The games are multi-platform, DRM-free, and independently developed, and buyers can set the revenue split between the developers, charities and humble bundle organizers.

Thanks Wikipedia.

You have time for another 14 days before this offer runs out, but let’s take a quick look at this offer

Steam for Linux available for all in less than 1 week

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Dec 182012

Valve has announced on a private mailing list that the Steam client for Linux beta will be opened to everyone from the coming week, this after an initial launch of a closed beta that lasted about 1 month.

Because of the stability provided by the client of Steam for Linux, Valve has finally decided to open the beta to everyone.
In this regard they indicate in the mailing list: