ssh server

bbkidsdad · 11-04-2005, 08:33 AM

I want to set up a ssh server so clients can drop files via winscp.

ssh will be the only service active on this machine. Do I need to put a firewall between this machine and the inet? I'm assuming that regular password changes and log inspection should be sufficient security for this lightly employed server.

I thought I might use iptables to restrict access based on source ip address as well.

Thanks in advance

XaViaR · 11-04-2005, 09:28 AM

if you just want to give clients winscp access, then you should install/change their shell to scponly. this way...the client will not have terminal access to your linux box, and they will not be able to run any scripts.

i hope this helps.