Unmanaged VPS Security Checklist

Must-do Steps

• Update OS and packages; enable unattended upgrades.
• SSH: disable root login, use key auth, change default port if needed.
• Firewall: allow only required ports (e.g., 80/443/22).
• Fail2Ban: block brute-force attempts.
• Backups: daily + offsite; test restore.
• SSL: force HTTPS with HSTS; renew automatically.
• Monitoring: CPU/RAM/disk alerts; uptime checks.

Before Going Live

Run security scan, patch known CVEs, and remove unused services. Document your recovery steps.

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