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Networks and Remotes => Media Network => Topic started by: JarkkoK on December 16, 2011, 03:45:26 pm

Title: Gizmo security
Post by: JarkkoK on December 16, 2011, 03:45:26 pm

If I open a port in my firewall (be it port 80 or 52199 or something in between), will it not make my computer accessible for ill-willing individuals? Should I or can I use a ssh tunnel or something so that only my mobile can access my media server?

Title: Re: Gizmo security
Post by: MrC on December 16, 2011, 04:00:43 pm

An open port by itself isn't of much concern; when combined with software listening on that port, not specifically designed with security in mind, then this is a potential for exploitation in that software.

SSH is designed with security in mind - if you are able to tunnel, then by all means.