Introduction In an age where data breaches are increasingly common and regulatory compliance is more stringent than ever, organizations must adopt proactive strategies to safeguard sensitive information. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) has emerged as a vital component of...
Introduction Do you ever find yourself typing long, cumbersome SSH commands, replete with usernames, IP addresses, and obscure port numbers? We've all been there. It's a recipe for typos, frustration, and wasted time. But what if I told you there's a secret weapon in...
Introduction If you've felt overwhelmed by the Ansible playbooks, Bash scripts, or Python snippets in my previous blogs—don’t worry. This time, we’re focusing solely on the sshd_config file for SSH hardening and configuration. No complex automation, just...
Introduction Getting started with Ansible Building a baseline In a previous blog post, we walked through the essential steps of initial server setup using Ansible, laying the groundwork for secure and automated infrastructure management. Continuing that journey, this...
Introduction In a previous blog post, I introduced iptables as a foundational tool for Linux firewall management. While understanding the basic syntax is crucial, it's equally important to harden your firewall — reducing your attack surface and enforcing security at...
In the world of cybersecurity, quick action can make all the difference. I've just published a new blog post where I share a practical Python script that temporarily bans and unbans IP addresses on a Linux system. It uses UFW as the primary firewall and falls back to...