Re: hacked - looking for doc/suggestions on hardening/securing systems from the start

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On Friday 20 of December 2013 03:46:13 Tim wrote:
> Allegedly, on or about 18 December 2013, Rick Stevens sent:
> > 3. Make sure you enforce complex passwords and require them to be
> > rotated at least every 90 days.
> 
> I take issue with the continually changing passwords idea.

using rotated passwords for ssh login is painful for human brain :)
disabling passwd-auth and using ssh-key protected with single strong
password is better for brain and security.

for reducing services load and flood in /var/log/secure
i suggest cut-off ipset rules based on ipdeny/dot/com and sshbl/org.

BR,
Paweł.

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