Performance Optimization for High-Volume Attacks

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Performance Optimization for High-Volume Attacks

Large-scale brute force attacks can overwhelm defense mechanisms. Optimize configurations to handle high-volume attacks without impacting legitimate users.

Implement high-performance blocking with ipset:

# Create ipsets for efficient blocking
ipset create ssh_blacklist hash:ip timeout 3600
ipset create ssh_whitelist hash:net

# Add trusted networks to whitelist
ipset add ssh_whitelist 10.0.0.0/8
ipset add ssh_whitelist 192.168.0.0/16

# Integrate with iptables
iptables -A INPUT -m set --match-set ssh_whitelist src -p tcp --dport 22 -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -m set --match-set ssh_blacklist src -j DROP

# High-performance fail2ban action using ipset
cat > /etc/fail2ban/action.d/iptables-ipset-proto6.local << 'EOF'
[Definition]
actionban = ipset add <name> <ip> timeout <bantime>
actionunban = ipset del <name> <ip>
EOF

# Configure fail2ban to use ipset
# In jail.local:
# banaction = iptables-ipset-proto6
# action = %(action_)s

Effective SSH brute force prevention requires multiple defensive layers working in concert. From network-level rate limiting to intelligent attack detection and active response systems, each component contributes to a robust defense. Regular monitoring and adjustment ensure defenses remain effective against evolving attack patterns while maintaining accessibility for legitimate users.## SSH Hardening Guide

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