A misconfigured firewall is one of the fastest ways to either lock yourself out of your VPS or leave it wide open to attacks. This guide walks you through setting up a firewall using UFW or iptables on a Linux VPS, with real-world rules and common pitfalls covered.
Leaving Ubuntu security patches to run manually is a risk most servers eventually pay for. This guide walks you through setting up unattended-upgrades so your system stays patched automatically — with enough control that you won’t get surprised by a bad update.
A server security audit isn’t a one-time task — it’s something you should run at least quarterly. This checklist covers every layer of a typical hosting environment, from SSH configuration to file permissions and log review.
UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) is the fastest way to lock down an Ubuntu server without wrestling with raw iptables rules. This guide walks you through setup, common port rules, and the mistakes that can lock you out of your own server.
Not sure whether to use iptables or UFW on your Linux server? This guide breaks down how each firewall works, where they overlap, and which one makes sense for your setup — with real commands you can run right now.
A freshly provisioned Linux server is open to attack within minutes of going online. This guide covers the practical hardening steps every server owner should run before deploying anything — no security background required.