Re: a record?

["Patrick W. Gilmore" <patrick () ianai net>]

On Nov 15, 2005, at 12:52 PM, Church, Chuck wrote:

> Isn't it just good security practice to limit telnet/SSH access to  
> only
> a few choice hosts/subnets?  I know I'd never allow the 0/0 net access
> to a signon screen, even if it is SSH.  If you're on vacation and need
> to access something, call your NOC, and have them temporarily allow  
> your
> dynamic address for SSH.  When a hacker finds an open SSH host, they
> think two things - This host is important to someone, and that they  
> need
> more doughnuts...

That is an excellent idea.  As soon as I hire a NOC for my personal  
boxes, I'll get right on that.  But, since I Am Not An Isp, I doubt  
that is going to happen soon.

Remember, not every box on the Internet is supported by a whole  
network of resources (physical and human).

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TTFN,
patrick