security and privacy

im new where do i start how do i not smash my head into the keyboard and give up

  • rbos@lemmy.ca
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    1 day ago

    I would say a good way to start learning how to secure systems is to have a system to secure. Build a web server. Defend it from attackers. Fuck it up, start over.

    Build a mail server. A DNS server. They’ll get attacked. Watch how and learn how to deal with it.

    • eleijeep@piefed.social
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      1 day ago

      If you use cloud services to do this (which is better than having a honeypot in your home network) make sure to set spending limits in your account!

    • pHr34kY@lemmy.world
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      20 hours ago

      Exactly this. Just DMZ a server. Open all the ports. Monitor the logs.

      Open SSH on port 22 and the clankers will be knocking within hours.