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OpenSSH Security Best Practices

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SSH (Secure Shell) is a cryptographic network protocol for initiating text-based shell sessions on remote machines in a secure way. OpenSSH is a connectivity tool that most administrators rely on to work on their Linux and *BSD servers daily. This tutorial covers the best pratices to configure your SSH server securely.

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mrider ·
Switching away from port 22 doesn't really add much security. What it does do is cut down on the noise in ones logs. So if that's why you are doing it, fine. But Fail2ban is better than swapping ports, at least IMHO. :)

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