Whether you're running Windows 2000/XP, Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris or HP-UX, the chances of there being a vulnerability in the default installation of the operating system is very high. Here are some tools and hardening templates that assist in creating stronger defenses for your computer and data, and verifying the integrity and security of your system.
Be aware! Some of the tools here may cause irreversible changes to your computer. If you have any questions on what these changes mean, e-mail us at security@depaul.edu before clicking on any of the links listed here. If this does not scare you off, please continue on.