On Tue, 27 Oct 1998, Linh Dang wrote: > I want to deny telnet, ftp and smtp connection from ANY other sites. > But I want to accept http connection, pull down pop3, imap and > send out mail (smtp). > > How do I setup /etc/host.deny, /etc/host.allow and CO. I will RTFM > but since security is so important (that why I choose Debian) I'd like > to hear all the tips, tricks and know all traps, pitfalls... > Also take a look at /etc/inetd.conf. Comment out the lines dealing with telnet, ftp, and smtp. This file controls what servers will be started when someone tries to connect to your machine. This is absolute...no one will be able to use these services. If you still want to be able to telnet and ftp from the localhost, then stick with host.deny and host.allow.
Hope this helps, Paul Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED]
