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Basic Security Best Practices for a Dedicated Server (and VPS/Cloud Servers as well)

[Deleted User] · 2021-08-13 20:29:26

The only way to secure a server from the horrors of the internet is to never hook it up to the internet. No, seriously. The moment you plug any server into a data centre or network, it will immediately start getting attacked by bots trying to access it and take it over. It’s just the nature of the way things are on the…

13-08-2021 08:29PM

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The only way to secure a server from the horrors of the internet is to never hook it up to the internet.
No, seriously.
The moment you plug any server into a data centre or network, it will immediately start getting attacked by bots trying to access it and take it over. It’s just the nature of the way things are on the internet. Most of these attacks are harmless if you’ve taken proper precautions. But no computer is 100% secure.
So, here is a rundown of basic security tips to keep your dedicated server secure against the internet, other than shutting it off. Also, even though I run my own dedicated server, I am a security amateur – this is based on my own experience and should not constitute legal advice in any way. You should always consult an IT pro. Until you do, here are a few things you can do in the meantime.
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