Stephen, The typical security/access measure is to move the SSH port to a random high port number, not the standard 22. Your ISP or the ISP your laptop is connected to may block standard ports, but not likely a high port number or port 443*. The obscurity of non-standard ports will force a scanner to trip your fail2ban/denyhosts service, but isn't really a security feature itself anymore. So, port knocking is also a good thing to do. Also, don't use passwords - only certificates - and keep an eye out for adding 2 factor authentication to your new server as that is on the horizon for most everyone. *http://ubuntu-tutorials.com/2013/11/27/tunnel-ssh-over-ssl/ On Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 10:13 AM, Mike Ballon wrote: > I hear ya knocking... > > https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-use-port-knocking-to-hide-your-ssh-daemon-from-attackers-on-ubuntu > > > On Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 1:10 PM, Stephen M wrote: >> >> I am trying to learn about ssh and remoting into a computer from out of my >> house. I have all the ability to do this but I want to make sure my desktop >> is secured. I will basically be either using resources on my desktop or >> backing up files to my laptop. >> >> From what I have read. denyhosts and fail2ban are the same, the only >> difference is fail2ban requires more maintenance and has more options. If I >> am just trying to turn my desktop into a file server whats the best option >> here? >> >> -- >> Stephen Melheim >> 602-400-7707 >> SMelheim85@gmail.com >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss