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Blog posts tagged
"Security"

Canonical
6 March 2023

Join us at Everything Open 2023 in Melbourne to Learn about Open Source Technologies and Best Practices for Linux Security

Community Article

Are you interested in the latest trends in open source technologies? Look no further than Everything Open 2023 in Melbourne, Australia! Event info: https://2023.everythingopen.au/ From 14-16 March 2023, the brightest minds in open source technologies will come together to share their expertise, insights, and experiences. If you’re passion ...

Hugo Huang
1 March 2023

Setup your own VPN server

Cloud and server Article

Why do we need a VPN server? A VPN (Virtual Private Network) server is a network server that allows users to create a secure and encrypted connection to another network over the internet. Here are some reasons why we need a VPN server: Security: VPNs provide a secure way to access the internet, protecting sensitive ...

ijlal-loutfi
22 February 2023

Linux security: your questions, answered

Confidential computing Confidential computing

At Canonical, we often get questions about open-source security and of course, Linux security is a common topic. Based on a recent webinar hosted by our security team and an accompanying blog post, we put together the most common questions we receive. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it should give you ...

Massimiliano Gori
19 February 2023

Air gapped network: FIPS 140 compliance with Ubuntu

FIPS Article

Set up secure air gapped network and automate hardening, patch management and standards like CIS, DISA-STIG and FIPS 140-2 certifications on Ubuntu. ...

Canonical
26 January 2023

Ubuntu Pro enters general availability

Security Article

Ubuntu Pro, Canonical’s comprehensive subscription for secure open source and compliance, is now generally available. Ubuntu Pro, released in beta in October last year, helps teams get timely CVE patches, harden their systems at scale and remain compliant with regimes such as FedRAMP, HIPAA and PCI-DSS. The subscription expands Canonical’ ...

Florencia Cabral Berenfus
16 January 2023

Getting started with ROS security scanning

Robotics Article

It’s a new year, and an especially great time to reflect on the security of your robots. After all, those interested in breaching it are probably doing the same. In previous articles, we discussed ROS security by detailing practical steps for securing your robots on Ubuntu and the challenges the community faces. In this blog ...

Valentin Viennot
10 January 2023

DIY chiselled Ubuntu: crafting your own chiselled Ubuntu base image

Cloud and server Article

In a previous post, I explained how we made our Ubuntu image 15 times smaller by chiselling a specific slice of Ubuntu for .NET developers. In this blog, I will provide step-by-step instructions on customising your chiselled Ubuntu base images for any use case. Chiselled Ubuntu containers combine Distroless and Ubuntu to create smaller, m ...

Valentin Viennot
9 January 2023

Chiselled Ubuntu containers: the benefits of combining Distroless and Ubuntu

Cloud and server Article

Last August, we announced 6 MB-size Ubuntu base images designed for self-contained .NET applications — we called them “chiselled Ubuntu”. How did we make our Ubuntu base images 15 times smaller? And how can you create your own chiselled Ubuntu images? In this blog, I explain the idea behind Distroless container images, which inspired us ...

Alex Jones
6 January 2023

Kubescape brings a new level of security to Charmed Kubernetes

Cloud and server Article

The popular open-source platform Kubescape by ARMO has been recently announced as a fully managed operator called a Charm for Canonical’s Charmed Kubernetes distribution. This collaboration between Canonical and ARMO is exciting for the solution it enables for end users, ultimately resulting in hardened and more secure Kubernetes environm ...

Nathan Hart
5 January 2023

Security in the smart home: considerations for device makers

IoT Article

When people think of home security they usually think of an alarm system with a keypad next to the door. These days, however, home security should have two meanings. I’m here to talk about the second: cybersecurity. In other words, security in the smart home. A recent investigation found that a shocking number of leading ...

Valentin Viennot
19 December 2022

Chiselled Ubuntu: the perfect present for your containerised and cloud applications

Cloud and server Article

As we enter the holiday season, online shopping and payment systems are gearing up for higher traffic and workloads. Ensuring that these applications can handle the increased demand without slowing down or crashing is critical for providing a smooth and efficient experience for customers. One way to improve the performance and reliability ...

Massimiliano Gori
22 November 2022

Open source security: from prevention to recovery

Security Article

So you have just installed the latest antivirus and turned on your shiny new firewall. Now your organisation is fully secure, right?  The reality is that all the security products in the world will never be able to fully protect your data centre or your business from security threats. Because of the asymmetry between attackers ...

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