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Summing up

  • One thing is certain: Your public Web server will be attacked

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  • If you follow good security practices, you (probably) won't be "rooted." But...

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  • Preventing other forms of abuse requires creativity and constant vigilance

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  • This is where information sharing among administrators -- and open source tools -- can help

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  • The code and ideas presented here are only a starting point