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Paranoid Penguin: The Definitive Linux Server Hardening Guide (2012 Edition)

It is not a matter of if you get scanned, but when. We break down the essential iptables rules, SSH configurations, and kernel tweaks needed to survive on the hostile open web of 2012.

FTP is Dead: Securing Your Norwegian VPS with SFTP and OpenSSH

Plain text FTP is a liability in 2012. Learn how to configure chrooted SFTP on CentOS 6 and Debian systems to satisfy Datatilsynet requirements and secure your data transfers.

Lock It Down: The 2012 Guide to Linux Server Hardening in Norway

A default Linux install is a vulnerability waiting to happen. Learn the battle-tested configuration strategies to secure your CentOS 6 and Ubuntu 12.04 servers against brute force attacks, while ensuring compliance with Norwegian data laws.

Stop Broadcasting Passwords: The Definitive Guide to Killing FTP and Implementing SFTP Chroots

FTP is a relic from 1985 that exposes your credentials in clear text. Learn how to lock down your infrastructure using SFTP, Chroot Jails, and RSA keys on CentOS 6 to satisfy Norwegian data privacy standards.

Linux Server Hardening 2012: The Battle-Tested Guide for Norwegian SysAdmins

Secure your CentOS 6 and Ubuntu 12.04 servers against modern threats. We cover IPTables, SSH hardening, and kernel tuning, tailored for the Norwegian hosting landscape.

Hardening the Stack: Defending Norwegian Web Apps Against the OWASP Top 10 (2012 Edition)

It is 2012, and SQL Injection is still king. A battle-hardened guide to securing LAMP stacks, complying with Personopplysningsloven, and why KVM isolation matters more than raw MHz.

Tunnel Vision: Architecting a Bulletproof OpenVPN Node on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS in Oslo

Public WiFi is a security minefield. We deploy a hardened OpenVPN server using 2048-bit encryption on a high-performance KVM slice to bypass snooping and secure data transit.

FTP is Dead: Securing Your File Transfers with SFTP and Chroot Jails

Stop broadcasting passwords in cleartext. We break down the exact 'sshd_config' implementation for chrooted SFTP on CentOS 6 and Debian Squeeze to secure your data transfer layer.

Paranoid Networking: Hardening OpenVPN on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS for Secure Remote Access

Securing your traffic against prying eyes is no longer optional in 2012. We walk through a battle-tested OpenVPN deployment on Ubuntu 12.04, optimizing for encryption throughput and low latency on Norwegian infrastructure.

Linux Server Hardening: The 2012 Survival Guide for Norwegian Systems

In an era of increasing automated attacks, default configurations are a death sentence. Here is the battle-tested roadmap to securing your Norwegian VPS, from iptables to SSH keys, strictly adhering to the Personal Data Act.

Paranoid Networking: Building a Bulletproof OpenVPN Gateway on Ubuntu 12.04

Secure your traffic against snooping and the Data Retention Directive. A battle-hardened guide to deploying OpenVPN with 2048-bit encryption on KVM architecture.

Building a Fortress: The Definitive Guide to OpenVPN on CentOS 6

Secure your data against public Wi-Fi sniffing and ISP throttling. A battle-hardened guide to deploying OpenVPN with 2048-bit encryption on a Norwegian VPS.

Lock It Down: The Essential Guide to Hardening Linux Servers in 2012

Don't become a statistic. From configuring iptables to securing SSH keys, this guide covers the mandatory steps to harden your CentOS and Debian servers against modern threats. Featuring specific configurations for Norwegian compliance.

Tunnel Vision: Architecting a Hardened OpenVPN Gateway on CentOS 6

Secure your data against sniffing on public networks. A complete guide to deploying OpenVPN with 2048-bit encryption on a Norwegian VPS, using iptables and standard PKI management.

Hardening Your Network: Deploying OpenVPN on CentOS 6 with KVM

Secure your data traffic against snooping and insecure Wi-Fi. A battle-tested guide to setting up a routed OpenVPN tunnel on a CoolVDS KVM instance in Norway.

Kill Port 21: The Definitive Guide to SFTP Chrooting on CentOS 6

FTP sends passwords in cleartext. Stop exposing your infrastructure. This guide covers `internal-sftp` configuration, permission lockdowns, and compliance with Norwegian data laws.

Paranoid Networking: Building a Bulletproof OpenVPN Gateway on CentOS 6

Secure your remote sessions against packet sniffing and public Wi-Fi vulnerabilities. A complete, war-tested guide to deploying OpenVPN 2.2 with 2048-bit encryption on a dedicated KVM slice.

FTP is Dead: Securing Your Norwegian Infrastructure with SFTP Chroots

Sending passwords in clear text over Port 21 is professional negligence. Learn how to configure a secure, chrooted SFTP environment on Linux to satisfy Datatilsynet requirements and sleep better at night.

Paranoia is a Virtue: The 2012 Guide to Linux Server Hardening in Norway

Following the massive security breaches of 2011, default configurations are no longer acceptable. Learn how to lock down your CentOS and Debian servers using SSH keys, iptables, and Fail2Ban while ensuring compliance with Norwegian data laws.

Tunnel Vision: Building a Bulletproof OpenVPN Gateway on CentOS 6

Secure your data against packet sniffers and unsecured Wi-Fi. A complete guide to deploying OpenVPN on CentOS 6 with 2048-bit encryption, optimized for low-latency connectivity within Norway.

Stop Broadcasting Passwords: Why Your Norway VPS Needs SFTP Now

FTP is a security relic that exposes credentials in plain text. Learn how to implement chrooted SFTP on CentOS 6 and Debian 6 to satisfy Datatilsynet requirements and secure your infrastructure.

Paranoia is a Virtue: The 2011 Guide to Locking Down Your Linux VPS

In an era of LulzSec and automated botnets, default settings are a death sentence. Here is the battle-hardened guide to securing your CentOS and Debian servers, optimized for Norwegian infrastructure standards.

Locking Down Your Linux Box: Essential Server Hardening Survival Guide (2011 Edition)

Stop relying on 'security by obscurity'. A battle-hardened guide to securing your Linux VPS against script kiddies and botnets using iptables, SSH keys, and common sense. Written for the Norwegian landscape.

Fortifying the Castle: Essential Linux Server Hardening for 2012

With the rise of LulzSec and automated botnets in 2011, default configurations are a death sentence. Here is the battle-tested guide to hardening your Norwegian VPS, from iptables to SSH key management.

Stop Broadcasting Passwords: Why Norwegian Sysadmins Must Kill FTP for SFTP

Still relying on port 21? In 2011, transmitting data in plaintext is professional negligence. Learn how to configure chrooted SFTP on CentOS 6 and Debian to secure your infrastructure against packet sniffing while satisfying Datatilsynet requirements.

Linux Server Hardening: The 15-Minute Drill to Lock Down Your Box

A battle-hardened guide to securing CentOS 6 and Debian servers. Learn how to configure iptables, secure SSH, and avoid common pitfalls before your new VPS hits the public internet.

Linux Server Hardening: Survival Guide for the Paranoid SysAdmin (2011 Edition)

It is 2011, and the script kiddies are winning. Learn how to lock down your CentOS 6 or Debian Squeeze server using iptables, SSH keys, and proper KVM isolation before you become the next LulzSec statistic.

Hardening Your Linux VPS: A Battle-Tested Security Guide

Security isn't a feature; it's a requirement. Learn the essential steps to lock down your Linux server, from iptables to SSH keys, and why Norwegian data sovereignty matters more than ever.

Building a Bulletproof OpenVPN Gateway on CentOS 6: Surviving the Data Retention Directive

With the DLD looming over Norway and packet sniffers lurking on public WiFi, a private VPN is mandatory. Learn how to deploy a hardened OpenVPN 2.2 server on CentOS 6 with dedicated resources.

Lock Down Your Linux Box: Essential Server Hardening for 2011

Default installations are dangerous. From securing SSH to configuring iptables and Fail2Ban, here is the battle-tested guide to hardening your Linux VPS against brute-force attacks and exploits.