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Securing a VPS: 2026 Edition

Complete security checklist for hardening a fresh Ubuntu server.

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Every server gets: SSH hardening with Ed25519 keys, network deny-by-default policy, Docker bound to loopback only, automated security updates, and continuous monitoring with alerts.

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