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DenyHosts smart SSH Server Protection

DenyHosts is a Python based security tool for SSH servers.

DenyHosts is a python script that is run on any Linux or BSD based system to help block SSH based attacks. It works to prevent both “dictionary based” and “brute force” attacks. Also provided is a system to synchronize block lists between other users of DenyHosts.

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IPKungFu Firewall and Basic Server setup

IPKungFu is an iptables-based Linux firewall. It aims to simplify the configuration of Internet connection sharing, port forwarding, and packet filtering. — http://freshmeat.net/projects/ipkungfu/

IPKungFu better described as being a smart script that eases creation complex firewall rules. Creating a gateway firewall, internet sharing, or simply setting up a basic firewall are all simple tasks. By default it includes advanced logging, syn-flood protection, and port scanning protection.

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