* Jim Kissel (jlk@???) wrote:
>
>
> Philip Stubbs wrote:
> >* Sean Gibbins (sean@???) wrote:
> >>* of course it does not have to be port 22, but rather whatever port
> >>your ssh server is listening on
> >
> >I would suggest that you don't use port 22 if you don't have to.
> >Port 22 will be a target for attack, so by using a different port
> >you will increase security by obscurity.
>
> You should add a smiley, or bracket non-obvious jokes with [humour] to
> prevent misunderstanding in e-mails.
Sorry, that was not meant to be a joke. I know that obscurity is not
considered a serious security method by lots of people, but I can't
see that it would hurt to 'keep your head down'. I am no expert, but
I have noticed that by using a non standard port, I have eliminated
any records of failed attempts to gain access to my machine. Now if
somebody really good did get in, I probably would not see it in the
logs if they covered their tracks well, But at least all those
script kiddies are turned away at the door.
I don't want to start a flame war, so if you are a professional in IT
working on Linux systems, then a bow to your superior expertise!</humour>
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Philip Stubbs
http://www.stuphi.co.uk
