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[Seth Alan Woolley <seth AT positivism.org>]

On Tue, Mar 29, 2005 at 04:46:03AM +0800, Eduardo Tongson wrote:
> On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 12:29:03 -0800, Seth Alan Woolley
> <seth AT positivism.org> wrote:
> > * Handle security updates so that they happen in an efficient manner.
> >   This includes access to the stable grimoire and the download update
> >   routine.  Make announcements of the updates so people are aware the
> >   updates are needed.  Some gurus can make their own updates, but if
> >   they do, you should do the announcing (and integrating to stable).
> >   Note that I test all the updates (to various degrees) before they go
> >   into the stable grimoire.
> > 
> > * Handle and audit security-related areas in Sorcery.  We're pretty
> >   secure about how we do things, but the role primarily involves making
> >   sure things are sane.  This can always be improved.
> > 
> > * Making sure the base install is secure and default configurations,
> >   once enabled, are sane.
> > 
> > * Ensuring the grimoire's md5s are sane and managing the gnupg
> >   encryption keyrings.  Most gurus are already pretty well trained in
> >   this, so this is pretty minor.
> > 
> > * Any other general security areas.
> 
> In case an existing team member moves up as team leader 
> will there be an opening for a security team member?
> If yes I would like to apply as a member.
> What are the requirements to be one?
> According to what is outlined I'm sure I can handle 
> checking the default configs, securing the base install and other
> general security matters.

As Andrew says, there are always openings.

Seth

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