Uncategorised Leveraging SSH in DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Pipelines September 8, 2024 by Lee Painter SSH is a critical tool in DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, providing secure and automated access to servers for deployments, configuration management, and monitoring. This article explores how to leverage SSH in DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for efficient and secure operations. 1. The Role of SSH in DevOps and CI/CD SSH facilitates secure communication between […] Read more » Development SSH
Uncategorised SSH Performance Optimization: Tips and Tricks July 30, 2024 by Lee Painter Optimizing SSH performance is essential for ensuring smooth and efficient remote connections, especially in high-latency networks or environments with multiple users. This article provides tips and tricks to optimize SSH performance, covering various configurations and best practices. 1. Use Faster Ciphers Certain ciphers are faster and more efficient than others. Switching to faster ciphers can […] Read more » SSH
Uncategorised Understanding and Mitigating SSH Brute Force Attacks July 1, 2024 by Lee Painter SSH brute force attacks are a common method used by attackers to gain unauthorized access to servers by systematically trying all possible password combinations. This article explores the nature of SSH brute force attacks, methods for detecting them, and effective strategies to mitigate these attacks. 1. What is an SSH Brute Force Attack? An SSH […] Read more » SSH
Uncategorised Using SSH for Automated Server Management June 25, 2024 by Lee Painter SSH (Secure Shell) is an essential tool for secure remote access and management of servers. Beyond manual administration, SSH can be leveraged for automated server management, enabling efficient and secure handling of routine tasks, deployments, and configurations. This article explores various methods and tools to automate server management using SSH. 1. Understanding SSH Automation Automating […] Read more » SSH
Uncategorised Advanced SSH Configuration and Security Best Practices May 31, 2024 by Lee Painter SSH (Secure Shell) is a critical tool for securing remote connections, enabling administrators and developers to access and manage remote servers securely. While SSH is inherently secure, advanced configuration can significantly enhance its security posture. This article delves into advanced SSH configurations and best practices to ensure robust security. 1. Key-Based Authentication One of the […] Read more » SSH
Uncategorised Important Java SSH Security Update: New SSH Vulnerability Discovered – CVE-2023-48795 December 18, 2023 by Lee Painter Today, we bring to your attention a critical security announcement that demands immediate attention from system administrators, security professionals, and all Secure Shell (SSH) technology users. A team of security researchers from Ruhr University Bochum has uncovered significant vulnerabilities in SSH, which seriously threaten channel integrity. You can find comprehensive details of these findings at […] Read more » Java SSH SSH
Uncategorised The Evolution of Java SSH Libraries June 4, 2023 by Lee Painter Introduction Secure Shell (SSH) is an essential protocol for secure communication over unsecured networks. Developed in the 1990s, and designed as a replacement for insecure remote shell protocols like telnet and rsh, providing encrypted channel communication and strong authentication. With two iterations, SSH-1 and SSH-2, SSH-2 is the most widely used version today due to […] Read more » Open-Source SSH
