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Paranoid Security: Hardening Your Linux VPS Against 2011's Threat Landscape

It's 2011 and LulzSec is on the loose. Default configurations are a death sentence. Here is the battle-tested guide to locking down CentOS 6 and Debian Squeeze.

FTP vs. SFTP: Stop Broadcasting Passwords to the Entire Subnet

In 2009, using plain FTP is professional negligence. We analyze the packet-level risks, configuration nuances on CentOS 5, and why SFTP is the only compliant choice for Norwegian data standards.

Linux Server Hardening: 5 Steps to Stop Script Kiddies Cold (2009 Edition)

A fresh Linux server survives about 15 minutes on the open web before the scanners hit. Here is the battle-tested guide to locking down CentOS and Debian, configuring IPTables, and why hardware virtualization matters for security.

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.

Lock It Down: Essential Linux Server Hardening in 2009

Don't let script kiddies compromise your RHEL or Debian box. From SSH keys to iptables, here is the battle-tested guide to securing your VPS in the Norwegian hosting landscape.

Linux Server Hardening: The 2009 Survival Guide for Nordic Admins

Script kiddies are scanning your IP right now. Stop relying on default configs. Here is the battle-tested strategy using iptables, SSH keys, and Fail2Ban to secure your Nordic VPS infrastructure.

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.

Lockdown: Essential Linux Server Hardening Steps for 2009

A default Linux install is a sitting duck. From iptables configuration to securing SSH, here is how we harden CentOS and Debian servers against brute-force attacks and script kiddies.

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.

5 Minutes to Root: Why Your Default Linux Install is a Ticking Time Bomb (and How to Fix It)

In 2009, an unpatched server lasts less than 15 minutes online before compromise. Here is the battle-tested hardening checklist for CentOS and Debian systems.

Escape SVN Hell: Setting Up a Private Git Server for Distributed Teams (2009 Guide)

Is Subversion slowing your team down? Learn how to deploy a secure, private Git server on CentOS 5 using SSH. Cut latency between Oslo and Kyiv and regain control of your code.

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.

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.