STD is a Linux tool for security that consists of many open-source security tools, with numerous collections available.
STD is a robust Linux-based Security Tool that comprises an extensive collection of open source security tools that enhances the security of your system. This Live Linux Distro runs on a bootable CD in memory without altering the native operating system of the host computer. Its main aim is to provide as many security tools as possible and deliver a slick interface to simplify your work.
It is ideal for professionals and novices alike with a great deal of Linux knowledge, but not entirely suitable for Linux newbies. Since most of your work will be done from the command line, STD assumes that you possess basics of Linux.
STD's tools are categorized into varying areas such as authentication, encryption, forensics, honeypot, firewall, ids, network utilities, servers, packet sniffers, tcp tools, tunnels, vulnerability assessment, and wireless tools.
The latest release of STD includes several modifications like eliminating all windows managers except fluxbox, building kernel from kernel.org 2.4.21 src, and adding ntfs/rw, superfreeswan and openmosix patches. Though ntfs rw has certain limitations, it can modify already existing files but not change their size. Superfreeswan comes with IPSEC support that makes VPNs possible, while openmosix adds clustering support with automatic detection of other nodes.
Additionally, /usr/bin/tunnels category is added, tools in /usr/bin/sniff moved to /usr/bin/tcp-tools, and /usr/bin/pen-test category is removed, and the tools are placed under /usr/bin/vuln-test. Furthermore, ACID/MySQL/Snort are configured to run automatically, and updates such as nessus plugins, clamAV signatures, and snort signatures are installed.
Moreover, if there is 640MB RAM or more, you can free up the CD drive by running boot: knoppix toram. The patched orinoco driver comes as default removing the need for the patch-orinoco. Kismet is updated to 3.0.1 and pre-configured for orinoco on eth0 while all init scripts now check the knoppix home directory before copying from CD making the init scripts function as restore scripts. You can also block all external traffic like Nessus or Ntop or Kismet or retain a connection from localhost using blockall.
Finally, STD has added several new tools and updated all existing ones to enhance user experience.
It is ideal for professionals and novices alike with a great deal of Linux knowledge, but not entirely suitable for Linux newbies. Since most of your work will be done from the command line, STD assumes that you possess basics of Linux.
STD's tools are categorized into varying areas such as authentication, encryption, forensics, honeypot, firewall, ids, network utilities, servers, packet sniffers, tcp tools, tunnels, vulnerability assessment, and wireless tools.
The latest release of STD includes several modifications like eliminating all windows managers except fluxbox, building kernel from kernel.org 2.4.21 src, and adding ntfs/rw, superfreeswan and openmosix patches. Though ntfs rw has certain limitations, it can modify already existing files but not change their size. Superfreeswan comes with IPSEC support that makes VPNs possible, while openmosix adds clustering support with automatic detection of other nodes.
Additionally, /usr/bin/tunnels category is added, tools in /usr/bin/sniff moved to /usr/bin/tcp-tools, and /usr/bin/pen-test category is removed, and the tools are placed under /usr/bin/vuln-test. Furthermore, ACID/MySQL/Snort are configured to run automatically, and updates such as nessus plugins, clamAV signatures, and snort signatures are installed.
Moreover, if there is 640MB RAM or more, you can free up the CD drive by running boot: knoppix toram. The patched orinoco driver comes as default removing the need for the patch-orinoco. Kismet is updated to 3.0.1 and pre-configured for orinoco on eth0 while all init scripts now check the knoppix home directory before copying from CD making the init scripts function as restore scripts. You can also block all external traffic like Nessus or Ntop or Kismet or retain a connection from localhost using blockall.
Finally, STD has added several new tools and updated all existing ones to enhance user experience.
What's New
Version 0.1: N/A