The following documentation describes Zixi’s security features and mechanisms, while providing instructions on how to set them up. In addition, the document provides best practices on how to setup a secure environment.

The document contains explanations and instructions on the following subjects:

Password protection
Using HTTPS/SSL connections
Using DTLS encryption
Using fixed-key encryption
Firewall settings
Remote SSH connections

For additional details on the setup and configuration of the Zixi software components, refer to the online documentation.

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Additional References

If running on AWS, it is advised that you follow the AWS best practices guidelines found here: http://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/ec2-best-practices.html

Securely Connect to Linux Instances Running in a Private Amazon VPC

https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/security/securely-connect-to-linux-instances-running-in-a-private-amazon-vpc/

Securing OpenSSH

Examples to securing your SSH tunnel in AWS or when running on-premise with OpenSSH:

https://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/Network/SecuringSSH?highlight=%28securing%29

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