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Disallow root to log in.
* Create a special login user with a random name and a long, random password.


Create a special login user with a random name and a long, random password.
* [[Sshd_Configuration#Disallow_root_to_Connect|Disallow root to log in]].


=TODO=
=TODO=

Revision as of 04:19, 22 April 2018

Internal

Overview

Steps

Minimal Footprint

Install a minimal image and add utilities as needed.

Eliminate Users

Remove all unneeded users.

root

Change the root's password to a long, random one.

Scan for Services Listening on Ports

 netstat -tupln

Eliminate:

sshd

  • Create a special login user with a random name and a long, random password.

TODO

  • Penetration detection.