This can quite rely on what sort of node you might be operating.
Operating a ‘full node’ (full archival node) mustn’t put you at elevated threat, on condition that you don’t want to configure your router to just accept connections from different nodes on the community.
Nonetheless if you wish to assist the community and run a ‘listening node’ (tremendous node) you’ll both must configure your router to ahead inbound connections on 8333 or run your node over the tor community.
This could put you at elevated threat from individuals attempting to entry different companies operating in your machine listening on port 8333.
This may be mitigated by operating your node on a devoted machine (as you might be doing) to attenuate the assault floor.
Additionally configuring computerized safety updates will assist.
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