Securing SSH on RHEL: 5 Essential Configuration Steps
Linux distributions, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), dominate the enterprise and cloud computing sectors. One of the many reasons for the success and popularity of Linux is its support of convenient and straightforward remote access protocols, such as Secure Shell (SSH). In the right hands, SSH’s ability to securely access remote servers enables access to any Linux server, regardless of the environment. The problem is that, in the wrong hands, SSH can be a security nightmare.