Security Guides
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Server Security Checklist
In this article we list a number of things you should check if you are setting up a server from scratch as well as a few things which can enhance security on our Perfect Server Stacks.
Last updated: November 10th 2022
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How to check for open ports on your Ubuntu server
This article details various approaches to finding out which ports are open and accessible on your server.
Last updated: November 10th 2022
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How to work with your firewall (UFW - Uncomplicated Firewall)
In this article we show how UFW - or Uncomplicated Firewall - works along with common commands and usage examples.
Last updated: January 10th 2024
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SSH Security Configuration Settings
This article lists various settings for the SSH Daemon which impact server security.
Last updated: February 1st 2024
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How to configure Fail2Ban for common services
How fail2ban can be configured for common services as well as how to utilize the fail2ban CLI tools to check status of various jails, unbanning users and more.
Last updated: August 22nd 2023
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How to Secure Nginx with Naxsi Firewall on Ubuntu 18.04 VPS
This Article describes how you can set up and configure Naxsi firewall on a Webdock LEMP stack on Ubuntu Bionic 18.04.
Last updated: November 10th 2022
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How to Secure Nginx with Naxsi Firewall on Ubuntu 20.04 VPS
This Article describes how you can set up and configure Naxsi firewall on a Webdock LEMP stack on Ubuntu Focal 20.04.
Last updated: March 8th 2024
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How to configure Security Headers in Nginx and Apache
Here we outline which security headers are important to set in different scenarios in Nginx and Apache.
Last updated: November 10th 2022
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How to enable Encryption for MariaDB
Enable Encryption of your database data with MariaDB as well as force all new tables created to be encrypted.
Last updated: October 29th 2024
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How to Scan Your Webdock Server for Malware and Virus
This guide provides basic step-by-step instructions to install various tools to scan your server for malware and viruses.
Last updated: July 19th 2023
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How To Use Our Free BotGuard Bot Protection
In this article we show you how to activate and use our Free BotGuard Bot Protection which is included for free with all our VPS servers.
Last updated: February 12th 2025
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Enhancing Nginx Security with IP Filtering and Password
A guide to enhance Nginx security with IP filtering (specific IP, and, IP ranges) and Password
Last updated: November 25th 2023
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Securing Ubuntu: How to Detect System Vulnerabilities
Detect system vulnerabilities using Vuls
Last updated: February 12th 2025
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Secure VPS Communication with SSL and UFW
A detailed guide to securely your communicate with your servers without requiring a VLAN setup.
Last updated: March 4th 2024
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Configuring UFW and Fail2Ban to Mitigate Basic DDos Attacks
Instructions to protect your server from basic DDos attacks using UFW and Fail2Ban
Last updated: May 28th 2024
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Step-by-Step Guide to Enable 2FA on Linux with SSH Keys
Securing SSH even further with 2FA
Last updated: April 25th 2025
