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Firewalls, SSH hardening, encryption, auditing, intrusion detection.

TOPIC ALL Security 26Ubuntu 23Backups & Storage 21Linux Basics 18Self-Hosting 17Fundamentals 15Monitoring & Logs 15AlphaVPS Platform 13Web Servers 11Automation & DevOps 10Networking 10Docker & Containers 8VPN & Remote Access 6CMS & Websites 6AlmaLinux / Rocky / CentOS 5Databases 4
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DATEGUIDETOPICSREAD
2023.01.13 How to manually install Ubuntu 22.04 with LUKS encryptionVladislav Peev UbuntuSecurity 5 MIN READ → 2023.01.17 How to manually install Debian 11 with Full-Disk EncryptionVladislav Peev DebianSecurity 4 MIN READ → 2023.01.17 How to manually install Rocky Linux 9 with Full-Disk EncryptionVladislav Peev AlmaLinux / Rocky / CentOSSecurity 3 MIN READ → 2023.01.20 How to manually install Alma Linux 9 with Full-Disk EncryptionVladislav Peev AlmaLinux / Rocky / CentOSSecurity 4 MIN READ → 2023.01.25 How to manually install CentOS 8 Stream with Full-Disk EncryptionVladislav Peev AlmaLinux / Rocky / CentOSSecurity 4 MIN READ → 2023.04.05 Securing Your VPS: A Beginner's GuideVladislav Peev Security 7 MIN READ → 2023.04.13 Safeguarding Your Linux Server with UFW: A Complete GuideVladislav Peev Security 5 MIN READ → 2023.04.13 Protecting Your Linux Server with Firewalld: A Step-by-Step GuideVladislav Peev Security 7 MIN READ → 2023.04.24 Iptables Essentials: The Ultimate Linux Firewall Configuration GuideVladislav Peev Security 10 MIN READ → 2023.07.27 How to get a free Let's Encrypt SSL via CertBot on ApacheVladislav Peev SecurityWeb Servers 6 MIN READ → 2024.02.06 Installing Crowdsec IDS on a VPS and configuring itDavid Filipov Security 3 MIN READ → 2024.11.07 Understanding Backup Encryption and Its Importance on Storage VPSMelina Petrova SecurityBackups & Storage 3 MIN READ → 2025.11.11 How to Monitor Login Attempts on Linux VPS in Real-TimeKarim Buzdar SecurityMonitoring & Logs 6 MIN READ → 2026.01.05 10 Essential VPS Security Tips for Small BusinessesEmma P. SecurityFundamentals 22 MIN READ → 2026.01.29 Rsync over SSH: Secure Linux VPS File Transfers and BackupsKarim Buzdar SecurityBackups & Storage 5 MIN READ → 2026.02.02 How to Disable Root Login and Strengthen Your VPS SecurityKarim Buzdar Security 7 MIN READ → 2026.02.02 Using Port Knocking to Secure SSH Access on Linux VPSKarim Buzdar Security 4 MIN READ → 2026.02.16 How to Detect Port Scans on Linux VPS with psadKarim Buzdar Security 5 MIN READ → 2026.02.16 How to Secure SSH on Your Linux VPS with Keys and Two-Factor AuthenticationKarim Buzdar Security 5 MIN READ → 2026.02.23 How to Configure iptables Rate Limiting on Ubuntu 24.04 VPSKarim Buzdar UbuntuSecurity 4 MIN READ → 2026.03.02 How to Encrypt Data at Rest on Your Ubuntu 24.04 VPS with LUKSKarim Buzdar UbuntuSecurity 5 MIN READ → 2026.03.09 How to Install Vaultwarden (Bitwarden Alternative) on a Linux VPSKarim Buzdar SecuritySelf-Hosting 5 MIN READ → 2026.03.09 How to Use Lynis to Audit Your Linux VPS SecurityKarim Buzdar Security 5 MIN READ → 2026.03.26 How to Install Let’s Encrypt Wildcard SSL on Your Linux VPSKarim Buzdar SecurityWeb Servers 4 MIN READ → 2026.05.11 Understanding the Importance of Data SecurityMelina Petrova SecurityFundamentals 3 MIN READ → 2026.05.18 Blocking SYN attacks with iptables and SYN cookiesDavid Filipov Security 3 MIN READ →
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