Security
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Security is the degree of resistance to, or protection from, harm. It applies to any vulnerable and valuable asset, such as a person, dwelling, community, nation, or organization. Security provides a form of protection where a separation is created between the assets and the threat. These separations are generically called controls, and sometimes include changes to the asset or the threat.
Choosing an OS
Your operating system the most important layer in your security model. You should try to test and evaluate all OS's to find that perfect match between security and usability.
Operating Systems
- Tails - Tails serves as a pre-configured out-of-box secure OS which can be easily loaded onto removable media. Its ease of use while still forcing a secure protocol makes this OS a great contender. (clearnet link)
- Whonix - As with tails, Whonix forces all communication through the Tor network. However, Whonix uses a VM to ensure isolation of the user from the network. As such, it is a little more complex to setup and maintain. Nonetheless, Whonix serves as a viable alternative to the Tails OS for any user who wishes to keep a persistent OS on disk. (clearnet link)
- Kali - While not geared towards being out of the box secure, Kali is a powerful tool to exploit network vulnerabilities. This OS comes prepackaged with tools to collect and analyze data in your network as well as having software for anti-forensics. If you have ever wanted to know how secure your system/network is - bombard it with Kali. (clearnet link)
Virtual Machines
- VirtualBox - Open source, free as in beer, and compatible with all major OS's there is no doubt that VirtualBox holds the number one spot in consumer VM's. Its robustness and maturity makes it the go to choice for any one who wishes to host a different OS virtually. (clearnet link)
- VMware Player - A free to use VM suite that allows you to host any OS on top of your Windows machine. (clearnet link)
- VMware Fusion - Fusion claims flawless integration with your OSX machine and will allow you to host any OS on top. Free for trial-period only. (clearnet link)
Misc.
- Ubuntu - A how-to guide on dual-booting Ubuntu with Windows pre-installed. (clearnet link)
- Kali - A how-to guide on dual booting Kali with Windows pre-installed. (clearnet link)
