VPS Security Hardening Checklist: Complete Server Security Audit

Security hardening is the process of strengthening your VPS by closing all potential security holes. It's not a one-time action, but an ongoing process. This article provides a comprehensive checklist for hardening your VPS.

Pre-Deployment Checklist:

1. Operating System Selection
2. VPS Provider Selection
3. Initial SSH Connection

Initial Setup Checklist:

1. System Updates
2. Hostname and Timezone
3. Root Account
4. Create Admin User

Network Security Checklist:

1. Firewall Configuration
2. SSH Hardening
3. Network Services
4. TCP/IP Hardening