Securing Azure Linux Virtual Machines with SSH Keys and Network Security Groups
Step 3: Configure Inbound NSG Security Rules Allowing SSH access from 0.0.0.0/0 leaves your virtual machine open to global brute-force attempts. You will lock down port 22 access strictly to your local host IP address. Submit Preview Dismiss Code of Conduct • Report abuse Are you sure you want to hide this comment?
- ▪Step 3: Configure Inbound NSG Security Rules Allowing SSH access from 0.0.0.0/0 leaves your virtual machine open to global brute-force attempts.
- ▪You will lock down port 22 access strictly to your local host IP address.
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