The Ultimate Guide to Securing a Linux Cloud VPS in 2026

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Why Security Matters in 2026

Cloud attacks barh rahe hain, aur VPS par targeted exploits common ho gaye hain. Agencies aur enterprises ko proactive security chahiye.

Step-by-Step Hardening Checklist

1. Update & Patch Regularly

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

2. Configure Firewall (UFW Example)

sudo ufw default deny incoming
sudo ufw default allow outgoing
sudo ufw allow ssh
sudo ufw enable

3. SSH Hardening

Port change: Port 2222 in /etc/ssh/sshd_config
Disable root login: PermitRootLogin no
Use SSH keys, not passwords

4. Intrusion Detection (Fail2Ban)

sudo apt install fail2ban
sudo systemctl enable fail2ban

5. Automated Backups

Use rsync or cloud snapshot tools
Schedule via cron

Monitoring & Alerts

Set up Prometheus/Grafana for real-time monitoring
Email/SMS alerts for suspicious activity

Internal Link Example

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Conclusion

Security ek ongoing process hai. Pakish.net ki team apki VPS ko secure, monitor, aur optimize karti hai—contact karein for a free audit.