[plug-announce] *** PLUG July Seminar Reminder: User security on
shared hosting and shell servers ***
Hi all,
Just a reminder that the monthly PLUG seminar will be on tomorrow
evening/tonight, depending on when you get this email. I don't know
about you, but I can smell the pizza already. Mmmm, pizza.
Our seminar this month is being presented by David Adam, on the topic
of UNIX multiuser security.
Title: "User security on shared hosting and shell servers"
When: Tuesday, 8th July 2008, 7:30pm - 9:00pm.
Where: 'Futuresphere', Christ Church Grammar School, Queenslea Drive, Claremont
Presenter: David Adam
With a computer on every desktop, we sometimes forget that most modern
operating systems are designed for more than one user. This talk will
take you through the things you need to keep in mind as a user of the
most popular multiple-user systems - shared web hosting, and shell
servers - such as the UNIX security model, keeping database
credentials secure, and the dangers posed by web-administered CMSes.
The principles discussed in this talk are aimed at novice and
intermediate Linux users, including those who use Windows on their
desktops but manage websites on UNIX hosts, or who use shell servers.
Additionally, some tips will be presented for people who are just
getting started with administering shared hosting.
David Adam is a volunteer systems administrator for the University
Computer Club, and pays the bills by running a Windows network. He
enjoys good beer, (very) cheap wine, and spends most of his time as a
medical student at UWA.
We will be ordering pizza for consumption when the talk is over, and possibly
adjourning to a nearby pub for general discussion and drinks after the
presentation. A gold-coin donation is requested to cover the costs of the
pizza.
As usual, visitors and friends are most welcome.
Information (including a map to the venue) is also available on the PLUG
website:
http://www.plug.org.au/events/seminar/.
See you there!
-Patrick
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