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Tag: Security Hardening

  • A story of WordPress – the state of installation

    A story of WordPress – the state of installation

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    Introduction This blog is its own story. By this I mean that the posts on WordPress that appear here are actually tested and implemented on the blog itself. So, if the blog works or doesn’t, is usually a confirmation of whether the instructions you find here are proper or not as the case may be.…

  • Hardening Ubuntu Pro 22.04 with CIS Benchmarks

    Hardening Ubuntu Pro 22.04 with CIS Benchmarks

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    This article will go through the basics of hardening a Ubuntu Pro 22.04 server using the CIS Benchmarks. As per Ubuntu documentation: Security Technical Implementation Guides like the CIS benchmark or DISA-STIG have hundreds of configuration recommendations, so hardening and auditing a Linux system manually can be very tedious. Ubuntu Security Guide (USG) is a new tool available with…

  • Securing Apache and PHP on Ubuntu 22.04

    Securing Apache and PHP on Ubuntu 22.04

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    This post delves into enhancing your server’s security by tightening Apache and php.ini configurations. By embracing best practices and employing robust security measures, you can significantly mitigate risks and ensure a secure, reliable environment for your web applications. Learn the key steps to harden your Apache setup and optimize your php.ini configuration to thwart potential…