[tor-relays] Any security tips on running a TOR relay?

Michael McConville mmcco at mykolab.com
Thu Aug 4 17:32:22 UTC 2016


Andrew wrote:
> I've got a spare server for two (freebsd) and I'd like to start
> running TOR relays on them.
> 
> Is there any security concerns I need to deal with, or is the ports
> compile + updates good enough to keep my systems decently secure.
> 
> I actively monitor the machines, but as you know, the game is
> prevention, not reaction to security incedents :)

Here's a guide I wrote:

https://www.sccs.swarthmore.edu/users/16/mmcconv1/tor-hardening.html

Thanks especially for contributing relays that use a less common OS, by
the way!

Best,
Mike


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