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Secure OpenSSH

Secure OpenSSH

By sysadmin on 24/02/2010

Though OpenSSH provides secure solutions to several connectivity quandaries, poor configuration and management of this daemon can still lead to security compromises. Also, do not forget that OpenSSH itself could contain bugs that could be exploited if is used default config file.
This cheatsheet provides you with the instructions how to make your OpenSSH daemon secure [...]

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Secure backup with zyxBackup

Secure backup with zyxBackup

By sysadmin on 19/02/2010

When backups are stored on public or untrusted servers it is important to secure them. zyxBackup is a shell script, designed to perform different types of backups that include useful features like archive encryption, FTP/SCP uploading and email notification.
Cheatsheet shows practical approach to this security practice which could be used for servers and desktops:

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Public-key authentication over ssh

Public-key authentication over ssh

By sysadmin on 05/02/2010

To secure access to the OpenSSH, it is recommended to disable the password authentication and use a public-key authentication. It allows user to connect to remote server without sending the password over Internet.
This could be done in three simple steps:

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