Microsoft continues to take steps to get closer to Linux supporters. The latest surprise was the announcement of Azure Sphere, an operating system , based on Linux, whose objective is to improve the security of the Internet of Things.
On Monday, March 26 Luxembourg will host the third edition of the Open Source Security Software Hackathon. The event, organized by the hack.lu team will bring groups of developers together to work collaboratively on the resolution of incidents in the field of Free Software and Open Source cybersecurity.
When our computer stops working, the disk is damaged, we suffer a data loss from the main unit or it becomes infected with a virus, we look for a fast and effective solution. Since prevention is better than cure, it is convenient to backup all data in our device to avoid problems.
Although Linux is considered the safest operating system, it has recently been proven that it is not always safe from vulnerabilities. Therefore, it is important to adopt security measures that guarantee that the servers and users’ devices are well protected. For this, one of the first steps that should be considered is to protect the file system.
In May of this year 2018 the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will enter into force, which will be mandatory in all countries of the European Union. This new regulation will affect all companies, located in Europe or doing business in the EU, that handle personal information of any kind. Failure to comply with these regulations will be penalized with fines reaching up to 20 million euros.
