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Building a Secure User Environment with SSH ChRootGroups

posted onJuly 24, 2001
by hitbsecnews

Chroot alters the effective root directory of a user or process to one specified by the root user. Thus far, chroot has not been widely used for creating secure user environments; the difficulties involved with creating a functional cage are an obstacle that still needs to be overcome. This article will provide an overview of SSH ChRootGroups feature; which provides a quick and easy way for administrators to lock users inside a chrooted cage.

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