All articles tagged with security
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.
RAID is not a backup. Don't let a typo destroy your database. Learn how to set up automated, incremental offsite backups using rsync and cron, ensuring your data stays safe under Norwegian privacy standards.
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.
IANA officially ran out of IPv4 blocks in February. If you aren't dual-stacking now, your infrastructure is already obsolete. Here is the raw, terminal-level guide to deploying IPv6 without breaking your uptime.
Script kiddies and LOIC attacks don't care about your uptime. Learn to harden your Linux stack with iptables, Nginx tuning, and kernel tweaks before the next SYN flood hits.
Stop script kiddies and botnets cold. We dive deep into stateful packet inspection, fail2ban configurations, and kernel-level security for serious Norwegian deployments.
RAID is not a backup. If you accidentally drop a database table at 3 AM, mirroring just replicates the error instantly. Here is how to architect a fail-safe backup strategy using rsync, automysqlbackup, and Norwegian remote storage.
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.
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.
Stop getting blacklisted. Learn how to configure a bulletproof Postfix server on CentOS 5, handle rDNS correctly, and avoid the 'noisy neighbor' spam trap.
Stop wrestling with Sendmail. This battle-tested guide covers a production-ready Postfix setup on CentOS 5, including SASL auth, TLS encryption, and RBL defense strategies.
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.
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.
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.
Stop relying on manual 'cp -r' for disaster recovery. Learn the 2009 industry standards for automated backup strategies using rsync, cron, and off-site replication to satisfy Datatilsynet.
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.
Stop relying on 'security through obscurity'. Learn to deploy a hardened OpenVPN endpoint on CentOS 5, manage TUN/TAP interfaces correctly, and secure your Oslo-Kyiv data pipeline against snooping.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Public Wi-Fi is a minefield. Secure your connection with a custom OpenVPN implementation. We cover TUN/TAP bridging, 2048-bit RSA keys, and iptables routing on a dedicated Norwegian VPS.
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.
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.
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.
Still fighting Subversion merge conflicts? It's 2009. Move your team to a private Git server using Gitosis. We cover the setup, security, and why hosting this in Norway matters for latency and the Personal Data Act.
A technical deep-dive into hardening cloud environments. We analyze firewall strategies, local NIX latency, and why data residency in Oslo is critical for compliance.
As e-commerce grows in Norway, securing customer data is paramount. Discover the crucial SSL/TLS management strategies for 2009, from the shift to 2048-bit keys to the necessity of Dedicated IPs on VDS platforms.