Thanks all! I'll install from openssh and use your suggestions. I've learned not to log in as root, when needed I know enuf to use su!
----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Scott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 12:21 PM Subject: [IMGate] Re: OT: Enable remote terminal session in FreeBSD > > Rod Dorman wrote: > > > On Tuesday, June 24, 2003, 03:24:23, Cybertime Hostmaster wrote: > > C> In addition to this excellent advise: > > C> ... > > C> Never allow direct ssh to root because even ssh has had flaws. > > > > Agreed, its a good idea to add the following line to sshd_config > > PermitRootLogin no > > > > Also allow only SSH protocol 2: > Protocol 2 > > This may be the default on newer installs. > > > -- > Chris Scott > Host Orlando, Inc > http://www.hostorlando.com/
