SSH Hardening — Case Study (In Progress)
Will document threat model, configuration changes, validation steps, and operational trade-offs for an exposed SSH service.
Linux Server Infrastructure Audits & Hardening
Focused on SSH and NGINX configuration review, exposure reduction, and operational safety for Linux systems.
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Who This Is For
I work with individuals and small teams operating Linux servers who need to reduce exposure risk, harden default configurations, or validate existing SSH and NGINX setups.
Typical environments include VPS instances, cloud VMs, and small on-prem systems that are internet-facing.
Scope of Work
SSH Audit & Hardening
Review and hardening of OpenSSH configurations including authentication methods, cipher selection, access controls, and logging with attention to common attack patterns.
NGINX Hardening
Configuration review for TLS, headers, request handling, and information exposure, including documentation of trade-offs and compatibility considerations.
Baseline Server Hardening
User permissions, firewall rules, service exposure, and logging review for Linux servers.
Audit & Hardening Packages
These offerings focus on configuration review and risk reduction. They are not penetration tests or compliance certifications.
SSH Audit & Hardening
- Review of current SSH configuration
- Identification of high-risk defaults and misconfigurations
- Hardened configuration aligned with current best practices
- Rollback-safe deployment notes
NGINX Audit & Hardening
- TLS and protocol configuration review
- Header and information leakage analysis
- Request handling and rate-limit considerations
- Before / after configuration comparison
Baseline Linux Server Review
- User and permission model review
- Firewall and exposed service analysis
- Logging and audit visibility checks
- Operational risk summary
About
I work primarily with Linux servers and exposed services, focusing on configuration review, hardening, and operational safety. This site documents my approach, configurations, and case-study-driven work rather than marketing claims.
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Demonstrated Work
Documented examples and in-progress case studies.
NGINX Hardening — Case Study (In Progress)
Will include TLS configuration, header hardening, request handling, and before/after comparisons.
Authentication Service (Contextual Example)
Demonstrates application-layer secure defaults. Included for context only and not a primary service offering.
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For scope discussion or questions regarding an existing Linux server or service configuration.