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Two‑Factor Authentication (2FA) for SSH and Web Apps

Add an extra layer of security with TOTP‑based two‑factor authentication for SSH logins and web applications.

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ModSecurity WAF Setup on Nginx/Apache

Install and configure ModSecurity with OWASP Core Rule Set to protect your web applications from attacks.

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Security Headers: CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options and More

Implement essential HTTP security headers to prevent XSS, clickjacking, MIME sniffing and other client‑side attacks.

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MySQL Security Hardening: Protect Your Database on VPS

Secure your MySQL or MariaDB with user privileges, SSL, network isolation, and auditing.

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WordPress Security Hardening: 25 Essential Steps

Secure your WordPress site on a VPS with updates, file permissions, login protection, and security plugins.

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Intrusion Detection with AIDE and RKHunter

Monitor file integrity and detect rootkits on your VPS using AIDE and RKHunter.

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SSL/TLS Security: Modern Configuration for A+ Rating

Achieve an A+ SSL Labs rating by configuring strong ciphers, HSTS, OCSP stapling, and TLS 1.3 on your VPS.

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Fail2ban Setup: Block Brute Force Attacks on SSH and Web Apps

Install and configure Fail2ban to automatically ban IPs that show malicious behaviour on your VPS.

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Firewall Configuration Guide: UFW and iptables for VPS

Set up a stateful firewall using UFW or direct iptables to protect your VPS from unwanted connections.

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