5 Basic Concepts to Secure Your Linux Server Right After Installation
Goal of this article: You’ve just installed a Linux server for the first time (on a VPS or physical machine) and don’t know where to start to secure it? This guide is for you. I’ll walk you through 5 essential steps to protect your server right after installation. 🛑 1. Create a non-root user with sudo On Linux, the root user has full control over the system. But logging in directly as root is dangerous: a single typo can break your system, and it’s also a top target for attackers. ...