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Lock Down Your Box: Essential Linux Server Hardening for the Paranoid SysAdmin

Stop relying on default configurations. This guide covers the critical steps to secure CentOS 5 and Ubuntu 10.04 servers, from iptables to SSH keys, tailored for the Norwegian hosting landscape.

Bulletproof Tunneling: Deploying OpenVPN 2.1 on CentOS 5 in Norway

Secure your remote connections against packet sniffers. A battle-tested guide to OpenVPN installation, iptables routing, and avoiding common virtualization pitfalls in 2010.

Linux Server Hardening: The 2010 Survival Guide for Systems Administrators

Your default install is vulnerable. From iptables policies to SSH keys, here is the battle-tested roadmap to securing your Norwegian VPS against brute-force attacks and script kiddies.

Linux Server Hardening: Survival Guide for the Norwegian Sysadmin

The internet is a hostile environment. Learn how to lock down your CentOS or Debian VPS against brute-force attacks and script kiddies using tools like iptables and Fail2Ban, while keeping your data compliant with Datatilsynet standards.

FTP is Dead: Why Smart Sysadmins in Oslo Are Switching to SFTP

Sending passwords in cleartext is professional negligence in 2010. Here is the battle-tested guide to configuring Chrooted SFTP on CentOS and Debian to satisfy Datatilsynet and secure your infrastructure.

Stop Broadcasting Your Passwords: Hardening OpenVPN on CentOS 5

Public Wi-Fi is a security minefield. Learn how to deploy a robust OpenVPN gateway on a Norwegian VPS to tunnel your traffic and secure your data against sniffers.

Lockdown 2010: The Definitive Guide to Hardening Your Linux VPS

Script kiddies are scanning your IP right now. In this guide, we ditch the theory and apply battle-tested security configurations for CentOS 5 and Debian Lenny to keep your data safe under Norwegian law.

SSL in 2010: Why Your Unencrypted Login Form is a Liability

Packet sniffers are getting smarter. Here is how to implement 2048-bit RSA encryption on Apache and Nginx without killing your server's CPU load averages.

Linux Server Hardening: Survival Guide for 2010

Stop relying on obscurity. Learn the critical iptables rules, SSH configurations, and kernel tweaks needed to secure your CentOS and Debian servers against modern botnets.

Linux Server Hardening: The 2010 Survival Guide for Norwegian Sysadmins

Secure your Linux box against the rising tide of botnets. A battle-hardened guide to SSH keys, iptables, and complying with Norwegian data laws without sacrificing performance.

Secure Your Road Warriors: Building a Bulletproof OpenVPN Gateway on CentOS 5

Public WiFi in 2009 is a security minefield. Learn how to tunnel your traffic through a secure Norwegian endpoint using OpenVPN, secure 2048-bit keys, and iptables masquerading on a high-performance CoolVDS Xen instance.

Linux Server Hardening: Essential Security Steps for 2009

A battle-hardened guide to securing your Linux VPS against botnets and script kiddies using SSH keys, iptables, and common sense. Secure your data in Oslo today.

FTP is Dead: Why Smart Sysadmins in Norway are Locking Down with SFTP

Sending files via standard FTP is like shouting your password across a crowded room. Here is why you need to switch to SFTP (SSH) immediately, how to configure chroots in OpenSSH, and why latency to Oslo matters for transfer speeds.

Linux Server Hardening: The Paranoid Admin's Survival Guide (2009 Edition)

Stop script kiddies dead in their tracks. A battle-hardened guide to locking down CentOS and Debian servers using iptables, SSH keys, and common sense. Secure your VPS now.

Locking Down Your Linux Box: The 2009 Survival Guide for Norwegian VPS

It’s 2009 and the script kiddies are already scanning your IP. Here is the no-nonsense guide to hardening your CentOS or Debian server, configuring iptables, and keeping Datatilsynet happy.

Securing Your Traffic: Building a Bulletproof OpenVPN Gateway on Debian Lenny

Coffee shop WiFi is a security nightmare. Learn how to deploy a hardened OpenVPN server on a Linux VPS to tunnel your traffic securely, bypassing snoopers and firewalls alike.

Hardening Your Mobile Workforce: Building a Bulletproof OpenVPN Gateway on CentOS 5

Public WiFi is a minefield of packet sniffers. Stop gambling with corporate data. Here is the no-nonsense guide to deploying a secure, bridged OpenVPN server on a Norwegian VPS using 2048-bit encryption.

Battle-Ready Linux: 7 Hardening Steps to Stop Script Kiddies Cold

It is 2009, and the internet is the Wild West. If you leave your SSH port default on a public IP, you’ll be brute-forced within minutes. Here is the no-nonsense guide to locking down your CentOS 5 or Debian Lenny server.

Stop Using FTP: Securing File Transfers with Native SFTP Chroots on OpenSSH

Sending passwords over cleartext FTP is professional suicide in 2009. Learn how to implement native SFTP chrooting with OpenSSH 5.x to lock down your Norwegian VPS without the firewall headaches of FTPS.

Linux Server Hardening: The 2009 Survival Guide for Norwegian Systems

It is not a matter of if, but when a botnet scans your IP. From configuring iptables to securing SSH, here is how we lock down CentOS and Debian servers to comply with Datatilsynet standards.

FTP is Dead: Why Smart Sysadmins in Norway Are Moving to SFTP (And How to Do It)

Still using plain FTP? You are broadcasting passwords in cleartext. Here is how to lock down your server using SFTP and OpenSSH chroots on CentOS 5 and Debian Lenny.

Hardening Linux in 2009: Stop Script Kiddies Before They Root Your Box

Default CentOS installs are a security nightmare. Learn the essential iptables rules, SSH hardening techniques, and kernel tweaks required to survive the hostile internet of 2009. Don't let a brute-force botnet turn your server into a zombie.

FTP is Dead: Why SFTP is the Only Safe Choice for Your VPS in 2009

Sending passwords in cleartext is professional suicide. With the recent Gumblar exploits targeting FTP, we detail how to lock down your Norwegian VPS using OpenSSH's chroot features.

Locking Down the Pipe: Building a Hardened OpenVPN Gateway on CentOS 5

Public Wi-Fi is a minefield for packet sniffers. Learn how to deploy a secure OpenVPN server in Norway using 2048-bit RSA keys and Xen virtualization to protect your traffic.

Fortify Your Traffic: Deploying OpenVPN on CentOS 5 in Norway

Public Wi-Fi is a security nightmare. Learn how to deploy a hardened OpenVPN server on CentOS 5 to secure your remote connections using 2048-bit RSA encryption.

Secure Tunneling: Deploying OpenVPN on CentOS 5 for the Paranoiode Sysadmin

Public Wi-Fi is a minefield. Secure your traffic by building a robust OpenVPN gateway. We cover the specific config flags, routing, and why kernel-level control on CoolVDS matters for encryption.

Lock It Down: Essential Linux Server Hardening for 2009

Default installations are honey pots for script kiddies. Learn the battle-tested iptables rules and SSH configs that keep your Norway VPS secure while others get rooted.

Paranoid Networking: Building a Hardened OpenVPN Gateway on Debian Lenny

Public Wi-Fi is a security minefield. Learn how to deploy a robust OpenVPN server on Linux to encrypt your traffic, bypass restrictions, and secure your data under Norwegian privacy laws.

Stop Bleeding Data: The End of FTP and the Move to SFTP Chroots

Sending passwords in cleartext is professional negligence. Learn how to implement secure, chrooted SFTP on your servers using OpenSSH 5, ensuring compliance with Norwegian data laws without sacrificing speed.

The Fortress Approach: Hardening Your Linux VPS Against Intruders

A default Linux installation is a sitting duck. In this guide, we cover essential 2009-era security practices: hardening SSH, configuring IPTables, and optimizing for the Norwegian threat landscape.