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Can You Harden the SSH Service on a Linux Server?

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What you'll do

In this challenge, you will improve the security posture of your organization.

Determine which services are actively responding to network requests
Configure the service to run on a non-standard port by modifying the service configuration file for the running service
Ensure that the root account is not allowed to log in by using a remote connection

Note: Once you begin a challenge you will not be able to pause, save, or return to your progress. Please ensure you have set aside enough time to complete the challenge before you start.

⏱ About 45 minutes
Counts towards: CompTIA Security+ (exam SY0-701)

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