Security is the condition of being protected against danger or loss. In the general sense, security is a concept similar to safety. The nuance between the two is an added emphasis on being protected from dangers that originate from outside. Individuals or actions that encroach upon the condition of protection are responsible for the breach of security.
The word "security" in general usage is synonymous with "safety," but as a technical term "security" means that something not only is secure but that it has been secured. For example, in telecommunications, the term security has the following meanings:
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Sendmail Workaround for Linux Capabilities Bug - Security advisory providing details of the vulnerability and a workaround.
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Setting up sendmail on a firewall, Part 2 - This article covers the intricacies of sendmail configuration file and shows you how to generate, build, and test a config file for your firewall.
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Setting up sendmail on a firewall, Part 3 - This final article in the series covers installation, optional features, and testing techniques. An example of configurations for a special situation is described.
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