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Linux Foundation’s L3AF brings zero-downtime updates to eBPF network management

Network World

The Linux Foundations networking division (LF Networking) is helping to address that challenge with the L3AF project, which is based on eBPF (extended Berkeley Packet Filter ) technology. The pervasiveness of eBPF support is what makes L3AF a good option for controlling eBPF programs inmulti-cloud and multi-platform environments.

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Ubuntu namespace vulnerability should be addressed quickly: Expert

Network World

Linux admins who have enabled the unprivileged user namespace restriction in their recent Ubuntu environments should take action to close three new vulnerabilities that allow a threat actor to bypass the supposed protection. It didnt quite do that. LTS was supposed to act as a security hardening measure.

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10 Linux commands for testing connectivity and transfer rates

Network World

There are quite a few tools that can help test your connectivity on the Linux command line. ping statistics 3 packets transmitted, 3 received, 0% packet loss, time 2003ms rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 2.867/4.361/5.859/1.221 ms On Linux systems, the pings will continue until you type^cto stop them. ping 192.168.0.11 ms ^C 192.168.0.11

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Google stakes new Secure Open Source rewards program for developers with $1M seed money

Tech Republic Security

The SOS program, run by the Linux Foundation, will reward developers with potentially more than $10,000 for enhancing the security of critical open source software.

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How ASLR protects Linux systems from buffer overflow attacks

Network World

ASLR is used today on Linux, Windows, and MacOS systems. It was first implemented on Linux in 2005. In addition, only executables that are compiled as Position Independent Executable (PIE) programs will be able to claim the maximum protection from ASLR technique because all sections of the code will be loaded at random locations.

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5 reasons why 2025 will be the year of OpenTelemetry

Network World

Take Linux or Kubernetes, for example. Certification adds validation Certification programs are important because they provide IT staffers with a formalized process to learn new skills (and make more money). Some open-source projects are spectacularly successful and become standard components of the IT infrastructure.

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IBM: 78% of mainframe shops are piloting, operating AI apps

Network World

Training program targets mainframe skills shortage : Enterprises continue to hire for new mainframe positions, even as they struggle with recruitment. IBM and its partners are investing in training programs to build up a skilled, sustainable workforce for the mainframe.

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