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How to Secure Docker Containers
Containers aren't secure by default. Run as non-root, drop capabilities, limit resources, scan images and lock down the daemon on your VPS.
DDoS Protection Basics for a VPS
What a DDoS attack actually is, what you can mitigate at the server level, and where you genuinely need upstream protection. A realistic primer.
How to Install and Configure fail2ban
fail2ban watches your logs and automatically bans IPs that fail to log in too many times. Here's how to install it and write custom jails.
Securing your first Linux VPS: 10 steps
A fresh VPS is exposed to the whole internet within minutes. These ten practical steps lock it down without turning you into a full-time sysadmin.
UFW firewall basics: lock down your VPS
UFW makes Linux firewalling simple. Learn to allow SSH and web traffic, block everything else, and manage rules safely without locking yourself out.
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