Re: possible hack thoughts please

From: Jem Berkes (jb_at_users.pc9.org)
Date: 06/18/05

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    >> Why you call a system with worldwide open sshd "pretty locked
    >> down" is beyond me.
    >
    > Michael I have another computer that is really locked down I just
    > don't turn it on. Sorry but I need external ssh access from multiple
    > locations. I am posting this message from another remote location, i
    > had to be at today. What would you suggest? I know there are
    > methods but they generally seem more work than they are worth.

    Obviously, if you need remote logins then you need sshd. I would suggest
    using in your sshd_config

    PermitRootLogin no
    AllowUsers explicitly list the users you want to allow remotely

    There might also be some value in
    VerifyReverseMapping yes

    -- 
    Jem Berkes
    Software design for Windows and Linux/Unix-like systems
    http://www.sysdesign.ca/
    

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