Linux System Security: An Introduction to Basic Protection Strategies
Linux security requires attention to basic configurations; neglecting them can lead to risks like weak passwords and open ports. The core protective strategies are as follows: **Account Security**: Disable shared root access, use strong passwords (including uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols), and **mandatorily use SSH key-based login** (generate a key pair locally, copy the public key to the server's `authorized_keys`, set permissions, and disable password authentication). Delete default/test accounts; use regular users with `sudo` for privilege elevation in daily operations. **File Permissions**: Follow the principle of least privilege. Set home directories to `700` (only the owner can operate), regular files to `644` (owner can read/write, others can read), and system files to `600`; avoid high-privilege settings like `777`. **Firewall**: Only open necessary ports (e.g., SSH 22, Web 80/443); default to blocking others. Use `iptables` or `firewalld` for configuration, and disable outdated services like Telnet. **System Updates**: Regularly perform `yum update`/`apt upgrade`, and restart after updates. Disable insecure services like Telnet to prevent vulnerability exploitation. **Log Monitoring**: Use tools like `journalctl`, `last`, and `auth.log` to monitor... (Note: The original text was truncated at "关注" and the translation reflects the uncompleted content as-is.)
Read MoreSSH Service Configuration: A Detailed Explanation of Linux Remote Connection
SSH is a secure remote login protocol that encrypts data transmission, used for remote management of Linux servers (such as cloud servers and local servers), replacing insecure protocols like Telnet. Key configuration steps: Install `sshd` on the server (using `apt` for Debian/Ubuntu, `yum` for CentOS/RHEL), start it and set it to boot automatically (`systemctl start/ enable sshd`). Modify `/etc/ssh/sshd_config` (backup first). Critical configurations: Change the port (e.g., 22→2222 to prevent brute-force attacks), disable root login (`PermitRootLogin no`), allow specific users (`AllowUsers`), and disable password login in favor of key-based authentication (generate a key pair locally and use `ssh-copy-id` to transfer it to the server). Restart `sshd` after changes. Client connection: Use PuTTY on Windows, and the terminal on Linux/macOS with the command `ssh username@IP -p port`; key-based authentication is more secure. Security notes: Allow the port through the firewall (UFW or cloud security groups), disable direct root login, and regularly update the system and SSH. Common issues: Timeout (check IP/network), connection refused (check port/service), permission errors (
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