Technical insights and best practices for Security & Compliance
The castle-and-moat security model failed Sony and Anthem. It will fail you. Learn how to implement a Zero-Trust network using strict iptables, internal SSL, and 2FA on CentOS 7 and Ubuntu 14.04.
Manual security checklists are a liability. Learn how to automate compliance using Ansible and OpenSCAP on KVM infrastructure, keeping your data strictly within Norwegian jurisdiction.
The 'Castle and Moat' security strategy is failing. Learn how to implement a Zero Trust architecture today using KVM, strict IPTables, and Two-Factor Authentication to secure your Norwegian infrastructure against modern threats.
Manual security audits are a liability in 2015. Learn how to use Ansible and KVM isolation to satisfy Datatilsynet and sleep better at night.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sending passwords over port 21 is professional suicide in 2011. Learn how to implement SFTP with chroot jails on CentOS and Debian to satisfy Datatilsynet and protect your Norway VPS.
With the rise of public WiFi insecurity and data privacy concerns, a personal VPN is mandatory for sysadmins. Learn how to deploy OpenVPN on a Norwegian VPS to secure your traffic against snooping and comply with strict local privacy laws.
A default Linux install is a sitting duck for botnets. From crafting strict iptables chains to locking down SSH, here is the battle-tested configuration for securing your Norwegian VPS infrastructure.
Sending passwords in cleartext is professional suicide. We break down why standard FTP violates Norwegian data privacy laws and provide a step-by-step guide to hardening your file transfers using SFTP and OpenSSH on CentOS 6.
The 'LulzSec summer' proved no one is safe. From iptables policies to SSH key management, here is how to lock down your Norwegian VPS before you even point a domain at it.
Sending passwords over port 21 is a security suicide mission. Here is how to lock down your file transfers using SFTP chroots on CentOS and Debian, ensuring compliance with Norwegian privacy standards.
Forget PPTP. In the wake of Firesheep and DLD debates, tunneling traffic through a secure Norwegian node is mandatory. Here is the production-grade OpenVPN configuration I use.
Plain text FTP is a massive security liability. Learn how to implement chrooted SFTP on CentOS and Debian to satisfy Datatilsynet requirements and secure your infrastructure.
Plain text FTP is a security liability in 2011. Learn how to implement SFTP with chrooted jails on CentOS and Debian to satisfy Datatilsynet requirements and secure your Nordic infrastructure.
Plain text FTP is a liability. Learn how to implement chrooted SFTP on CentOS and Debian to satisfy Datatilsynet requirements and secure your infrastructure against sniffing attacks.
Sending passwords in plaintext is a fireable offense in 2011. Learn how to configure SFTP chroots, satisfy Datatilsynet requirements, and secure your file transfers on CentOS and Debian.
A default Linux installation is a welcome mat for attackers. From iptables to SSH keys, here is the battle-tested guide to securing your Norwegian VPS against script kiddies and targeted intrusions.
Public Wi-Fi is a security minefield. Learn how to deploy a rock-solid OpenVPN server on Debian Squeeze to encrypt your traffic, bypass restrictive firewalls, and keep your data subject to Norwegian privacy laws.
Sending passwords in cleartext over port 21 is professional suicide in 2011. Learn how to implement chrooted SFTP on your CoolVDS server to satisfy Datatilsynet and secure your infrastructure.
It is 2011. Sending credentials in cleartext is negligence. Learn how to harden your Norway VPS by replacing FTP with chrooted SFTP in OpenSSH.
Stop script kiddies in their tracks. A battle-hardened guide to securing your CentOS and Debian servers using iptables, SSH keys, and common sense.
With tools like Firesheep compromising public Wi-Fi, an encrypted tunnel is no longer optional. Here is how to deploy OpenVPN on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS with hardware-accelerated encryption on CoolVDS.