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...
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Linux Firewall: Automatically Ban and Unban IP Addresses with Python
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...
Secure Your Linux Server with Firewalld – A Practical Overview
🔐 Looking to level up your Linux firewall game? In my latest blog post, I dive into Firewalld — the dynamic, zone-based firewall manager that’s built for modern Linux systems. If you've worked with iptables or ufw, this is the next step in gaining fine-grained,...
UFW for Beginners: Firewall Security Without the Complexity
🔒 UFW for Beginners: Firewall Security Without the Complexity Tired of complex firewall configurations? In my latest blog post, I break down UFW - the perfect firewall solution for Linux systems that provides robust security without the complexity. What you'll learn:...
iptables Essentials: A Beginner’s Guide to Network Security
🚀 iptables Essentials: A Beginner's Guide to Network Security 🔥 Looking to secure your Linux server or network? iptables is a fundamental firewall tool that gives you full control over traffic filtering. Before UFW and Firewalld, iptables was the primary choice for...