Tag: SSH security

Initial Ubuntu 20.04 Server Setup: Safe, Simple, and Secure

When you spin up a fresh Ubuntu server, it feels great for about five seconds. Then the worry kicks in: “I’m logged in as root… is that bad?” “Is SSH already getting hammered by bots?” “If I mess this up, will I lock myself out?” Before: you’ve got a brand-new Ubuntu box, wide open, running as root, and you’re hoping…

Safer First Steps: Initial Server Setup on Ubuntu 16.04

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When people spin up a fresh Ubuntu 16.04 server, there’s one mistake I see a lot: rushing in, changing SSH ports, poking at firewalls, and then… boom, you lock yourself out of your own box. If that sounds familiar, don’t worry. You’re not the first, and you won’t be the last. In this guide, I’ll walk you through a practical…