[olug] Eliminate risk for brute force root login attempts

[Phil Brutsche]

Daniel Pfile wrote:
> Try denyhosts:
> 
> http://denyhosts.sourceforge.net/
> 
> Also, remember to disable remote root logins in ssh.
> 
> If you have a small number of users, set up AllowUsers for the users you 
> have.
> 
> Even better, if it's an option, turn on mandatory key authentication.

I find it's simpler just to change my SSH port number.

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Phil Brutsche
phil at brutsche.us