How can I harden /etc/sysctl.conf and disable ICMP broadcast requests?
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Ping is the most basic method of determining whether a server is reachable over the internet. Ping works by sending ICMP echo request packets to the destination host and waiting for an ICMP broadcast requests echo response. It’s only used for troubleshooting and testing. When there isn’t a need for it, you must disable it....
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