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fail2ban

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Editorial illustration showing network scan, web proxy inspection, vulnerability findings, packet capture.
security

15 Best Free Security Tools in 2026

I spend a lot of time testing security tools — for my own infrastructure, for CTF challenges, and for the tools I recommend

enim May 13 · 9 min
Editorial illustration showing repeated SSH login attempts, authentication log, Fail2Ban jail, blocked source IP.
fail2ban

How to Set Up Fail2Ban on Your Server

TL;DR Install and configure Fail2Ban to automatically block IPs that brute-force your SSH, Nginx, or other services. Includes custom jails

enim Apr 20 · 8 min
Editorial illustration showing fresh Linux VPS, SSH key and firewall controls, automatic security updates, blocked internet scans.
linux

How to Harden Your Linux VPS in 10 Minutes

TL;DR Lock down a fresh Linux VPS in 10 minutes: disable root SSH login, set up SSH keys, configure UFW firewall,

enim Apr 10 · 7 min