This article explains what you need to take some essential considerations for tackling common security risks with Linux Server.

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Beginners’ Guide to Run a Linux Server Securely explains what you need to take some essential considerations for tackling common security risks with Linux Server. Join the DZone community and get the full member experience. Join For Free Linux could be a fantastic choice for your next cloud server.

Beginners’ Guide to Run a Linux Server Securely

<p>Changing port number for SSH is not really improving the server’s security. It is only <em>security by obscurity</em>, meaning it will just slightly slow down the attacker (especially automated scripts), but won’t provide any additional security. The SSH service will still be easily discoverable with <code>nmap</code>. Nevertheless, the first 2 steps are indeed efficient — while being the basics of security.</p>
