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Some top Open Source security apps

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CIOL Bureau
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BANGALORE, INDIA: Open Source is one concept that is taking people by storm these days. In sync with this, we give a list of Open Source security apps that can be used by people throughout the world for enhancing the security of their respective machinations.

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The Open Source security apps are:

1) Spam Assassin: Voted the “Datamation product of the year”, and perhaps one of the best spam fighting tools, the security of your program is sure to enhance. The Spam Assassin even bridges the security gap when used for e-mail hosting. Click here for more details.

2) Snort: Snort is an IDS( Intrusion Detection System) variant that many of the top vendors prefer. It can be used equivalently on Windows and Linux. Click here for details.

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3) ClamAV: Another widely used Open-Source secutrity app, it can be used to increase the security quotient of various services. Click here for more interesting details

4) Nessus:Some people term it as offering the best “Vulnerability scanner” and the scanner is freely available for download. You can use the Nessus for Windows, Linux and MAC equivalently. Click here for details.

Thus, the security of your domain is all set to increase manifold due to the above security apps.

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