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Title: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: bcearl on June 13, 2011, 12:28:23 PM I would suggest to open a new subforum for the topic of security, because so many topics are mixed in this section.
It is meant not to be about how the client software works, but about how to manage your keys and wallets securely. I would also suggest to move the following threads to the new section: http://forum.bitcoin.org/index.php?topic=15068.0 (management example) http://forum.bitcoin.org/index.php?topic=15052.0 (virutal machine discussion) http://forum.bitcoin.org/index.php?topic=16246.0 (truecrypt discussion) http://forum.bitcoin.org/index.php?topic=16266.0 (GPG discussion Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: Brainslug on June 13, 2011, 01:05:22 PM I second that.
Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: ben-abuya on June 13, 2011, 01:19:26 PM +1
This is critical and not getting enough attention. There are some really hard problems to solve, most of which aren't even technical. Hopefully we'd be able to get some good sticky, best-practice threads up after a while. Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: bcearl on June 13, 2011, 01:22:11 PM +1 This is critical and not getting enough attention. There are some really hard problems to solve, most of which aren't even technical. Hopefully we'd be able to get some good sticky, best-practice threads up after a while. Even more dangerous than missing good advice is all the bad advice you find spread over all discussion threads. Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: gene on June 13, 2011, 01:49:52 PM Extremely important. Should also have some howtos for newbies. A good understanding of security tools and their limitations is essential when online anyways, bitcoin or not. Now with people in charge of their own BTC (basically running their own personal banks), these issues are more pressing than ever.
Secure air-gapped computers, crypto, backups, OS issues, etc merit a subforum. Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: wumpus on June 13, 2011, 01:54:00 PM Agreed, a security/crypto subforum would be useful.
Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: bcearl on June 13, 2011, 01:56:29 PM Extremely important. Should also have some howtos for newbies. A good understanding of security tools and their limitations is essential when online anyways, bitcoin or not. Now with people in charge of their own BTC (basically running their own personal banks), these issues are more pressing than ever. Secure air-gapped computers, crypto, backups, OS issues, etc should all be discussed. I think howtos should be placed in the wiki, but we can link and discuss howtos and generate new howtos from discussing security problems and solutions. Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: gene on June 13, 2011, 01:59:43 PM I think howtos should be placed in the wiki, but we can link and discuss howtos and generate new howtos from discussing security problems and solutions. Agreed. This (http://wiki.bitcoin-otc.com/wiki/GPG_authentication) is a very good example. Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: bcearl on June 13, 2011, 05:47:22 PM Can some administrator please give a response? Do you like that idea?
If you don't: Could you please explain why? Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: gene on June 13, 2011, 06:39:33 PM There was a thread started by Vladimir, describing his scheme for backing up wallets. I can't find it now, but it should also be on the OP's list.
Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: bcearl on June 13, 2011, 07:27:08 PM There was a thread started by Vladimir, describing his scheme for backing up wallets. I can't find it now, but it should also be on the OP's list. Backup is an easily solved task. We have a lot of solutions already in the forum. The hard task is to protect your active working machine running bitcoin. Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: Drifter on June 17, 2011, 07:21:44 PM I'd also like a security subforum.
Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: goodlord666 on June 19, 2011, 12:27:10 PM I too think that's a good idea.
Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: thefussydutchman on June 19, 2011, 05:30:23 PM Great idea. I have been struggling with some of these things. :-*
Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: ctoon6 on June 19, 2011, 11:35:11 PM we need a security section, now more than ever.
Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: Oldminer on June 19, 2011, 11:41:01 PM Great idea
Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: GideonGono on June 21, 2011, 06:37:29 AM +1
Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: JohnDoe on June 21, 2011, 03:51:19 PM +1. I would visit this subforum frequently.
Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: garyrowe on June 23, 2011, 12:32:20 PM +1 Security concerns and how to overcome them is a very pressing issue for the Bitcoin community as a whole. A place where knowledge and good practice can be shared will make the job of thieves much harder.
Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: ikonic on June 23, 2011, 01:33:04 PM +1
I also have a post here on creating security best practices for bit coin sites (http://forum.bitcoin.org/index.php?topic=20377.0) Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: TKE406 on June 24, 2011, 06:23:44 PM +1
I don't understand why there wasn't one from the beginning... considering this valuable virtuable goods. Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: BitCoinBarter on June 25, 2011, 12:18:26 AM Hopefully this would be done.
Also, the newbies should also have access to it. Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: luv2drnkbr on July 02, 2011, 06:01:39 PM +1. If you've got the notion, I second that emotion.
Title: Re: Suggestion: Security subforum Post by: bitlotto on July 04, 2011, 11:50:02 PM I'd love to have this. Having newbies be able to post would be important too.
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