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useradd -g 1200 -m -u 1200 m3rt50acc | useradd -g 1200 -m -u 1200 m3rt50acc | ||
then [[Sshd_Configuration#Disallow_root_to_Connect|Disallow root to log in at all]]. Possibly add m3rt50acc's public key to authorized_keys. | |||
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Revision as of 04:50, 22 April 2018
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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
Configure sshd to only allow root access only based on public/private key identification.
Alternatively, create a special login user with a random name and a long, random password:
groupadd -g 1200 m3rt50acc useradd -g 1200 -m -u 1200 m3rt50acc
then Disallow root to log in at all. Possibly add m3rt50acc's public key to authorized_keys.
TODO
- Penetration detection.