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AI-generatedEnable RemoteConnections with SSL versus Disable RemoteConnections and Use an SSH Tunnel: Which Approach Best Mitigates Unintentional Public Exposure?
Preventing Accidental Public Access in Firebird 4 The default configuration of Firebird 4 exposes the database on TCP port 3050 for any host that can reach the server. Two documented mitigation paths exist: Enable RemoteConnections and enforce SSL, or Disable RemoteConnections and rely on an SSH tunnel to reach the database. Each path addresses the same cons