16 VPS Security Tips to Protect Your Linux Server
• Comprehensive security practices for all virtual machine hosting plans
• Change the default SSH listening port to protect your data against automated attacks
• Deactivate the root account to improve root access security
• Create long and complicated passwords with numbers and special characters
• Use SSH keys for VPS authentication to avoid sniffing attacks
• Set up a firewall for VPS to filter incoming requests and protect against malicious traffic
• Enable UFW to deny incoming connections and decrease the risk of potential threats
• Use secure file transfer protocol (SFTP) to encrypt all data, including credentials and transferred files
• Set up Fail2Ban to block failed login attempts and protect against various attacks
• Install an antivirus to detect suspicious activity and quarantine unwanted files
• Use a malware scanner to detect newer threats on your system
• Set up a VPN to protect your data and maintain anonymity while browsing the internet
• Review user access privileges to prevent security risks
• Disable IPv6 on your server to avoid security vulnerabilities and potential cyber attacks
• Monitor server logs to detect and fix vulnerabilities
• Keep your applications up-to-date to prevent cyber attacks