Windows vs Linux security: the real facts

This is a well-thought-out, well-written piece on Linux vs. Windows security. This continues to be an ongoing debate and the answer to which is more secure depends, to a great degree, on who you ask. This report looks in detail at the claims that are made and analyses them one by one, citing hard data to respond to the various assertions made. The design of Windows and Linux is also covered to give the reader a better understanding of how inherent design flaws can compromise the security of an OS. The report is based on a comparison of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS v.3, in particular, looks at the last 40 patches/vulnerabilities for each. I urge you to read this article, even if you don’t agree with the facts as presented, you will be more informed when it comes to security and your OS.

Read the full report here or download the PDF version.