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yelo3

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I'm wondering if the default settings of the Open VPN server is enough secure, or if we'd better change some default to something more strong

Thanks
 
Depends if you are trying to secure your home access (secure enough) or financial transaction (not enough).

When it comes to security, the sky is the limit. It's about striking a balance between security and performance. AES-128-CBC with a 1024-bit certificate is good enough for home. A bank might want to use AES-256-CBC or higher, with SHA256 signatures, and a 4096-bit certificate - it will cost you a lot in terms of performance however.
 

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