Announcing the Ultimate Linux Production Server Hardening Guide
Abraham Esandayinze Tanta
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Our digital world today highly depends on server security. That's why we at Tanta Innovative are thrilled to announce our latest open-source contribution: Our Complete Guide to Linux Hardening is a hands-on, practical tool for securing Linux servers in the real world.
Why Linux Hardening?
Linux servers are the very basis of the modern IT infrastructure. They work with highly critical data and services, which makes them the first targets of attacks. Harden your servers, it should not be merely a recommendation but rather a necessity.
What's in the Guide?
Our Linux Hardening Guide is a consolidation of aforementioned best practices, industry standards, and years of expertise.It covers:
- Foundational security steps and configurations
- Advanced server hardening techniques
- Security monitoring and logging fundamentals
- Network security deep dives
- Implementing application hardening for web servers, databases, and containers.
- Sturdy backup and disaster recovery plans
- Compliance with security frameworks
- Tools to automate the hardening process will be used.
Who Can Benefit?
No matter whether you're a system admin, a DevOps engineer, a security expert, or a Linux fan, this guide has been designed with you in mind. It is built to be relevant for both beginners and veterans alike
Open-Source and Collaborative
We promote free sharing of ideas by embracing the spirit of open-source. Share your insight, fork the project, submit a pull request, and together we can make the 'server ' more secure for everyone.
Get Involved
Dive into our guide on GitHub:
https://github.com/tantainnovative/securing-production-servers-with-best-practices.git
Contribute to the body of knowledge and follow the project as it gets bigger.
See the guide, lock your servers and inform others! The more resilient our society is, the higher our security.
We're excited to see how the Linux Hardening Guide will evolve with the community's input. Follow us on Twitter @tantainnovative and Linkedin tantainnovative for updates, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or feedback.
As the Founder and CEO of Tanta Innovative Limited and Tanta Secure, I lead two IT firms that deliver innovative and secure solutions across Nigeria and beyond. With over a decade of expertise in ethical hacking, software development, Linux and network administration, I specialize in cybersecurity and malware detection. I hold a BSc in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology and have earned multiple ethical hacking certifications. Fluent in Hausa, English, and French, I am passionate about leveraging the latest technologies to create value while ensuring the safety and privacy of users and their data.
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