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You might want to read this:
http://www.openbsd.org/goals.html I guess based on your incorrect binary view of "security" the answer you're looking for is something akin to "Yes, "security" is what you said in number 2." Please refrain from the colors and the obnoxious formatting in the future. It's unproductive and makes people not want to answer an otherwise thoughtful and useful question. Last edited by ibara; 17th April 2014 at 09:02 PM. Reason: Soften. |
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Hello, and welcome!
The "TL;DR" answer is 2. Security is not a program or add on plugin that you install. Security is not an application you run. Security is not an OS that you use. Security is a process. It does not have a beginning, nor does it have an end. The OpenBSD Project has a focus on security for the OS and the "built-in" applications and utilites. The majority of that focus comes through careful, deliberate software development practices, and continual proactive audits of the code base. According to the Project, security features of the OS are:
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Hi and welcome on-board.
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I agree : "Don't do anything that affects anything. Unless it turns out that you were supposed to do it; in which case, for the love of God, don't not do it !" (Hubert Farnsworth, Roswell that ends well.)
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Do you think there's some kind of a website that offers a course to understand OpenBSD better for users like me or something similar like a free ebook library that has sources to learn about it? And another question, regarding the security field, What type of programming languages should I start with? |
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Most of the OpenBSD "How-to" documents you find from unofficial sources on the Internet are out of date, incorrect, or incomplete. Most. If you use any -- including those you find here on this site -- please keep that in mind and use them with caution, knowing this. The OpenBSD FAQ is the only official "How-to" documentation. It contains tutorials which supplement the excellent man pages, and is constantly maintained to align with the most up to date release. Michael W. Lucas has written an excellent book, Absolute OpenBSD, which I frequently recommend. It is not free, but is well worth the investment. Michael writes for an audience with widely varying degrees of skill and experience, and his book is helpful to the newbie as well as to those with years of experience. Edited to add: The OpenBSD Journal is a news and tutorial site managed by Project members. Tutorials are juried, and accurate at the time of publication. Quote:
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Asking questions is encouraged. Learning how to ask questions after performing some preliminary research is both recommended & essential to growing your skills. Last edited by ocicat; 18th April 2014 at 04:49 AM. Reason: clarity |
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I guess I'll be reading all the OpenBSD's Website then! haha. I've received many feedbacks to go back to the website itself. I think I should start there. plus the recommendations you've given me. Thanks a million! |
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This is so much helpful to me You're right I need to do more research on the issue I think I can handle reading haha Thanks guys for all the info, advice, & guidance. It really improved my insight on the matter now I'll be on my way to start learning! |
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Welcome!
Try also reading "SSH Mastery" by Michael W. Lucas (Tilted Windmill Press) This book will give you some insight into SSH usuage and configuration. The book will illustrate how-to set up and use server and host keys to improve that security you were asking about. This is a prime example of a feature of "OpenBSD" that enhances its security and usefulness. (with cryptology) Note: As mentioned by others, you may improve your security further by utilizing Pf.conf, i.e. OpenBSD packet filtering in conjunction with SSH. Take a look at their man pages and their config files. (i.e. etc/ssh_config etc/sshd_config and /etc/pf.conf If your appreciate security and correctness then OpenBSD is the place. Enjoy! |
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