Attack Surface Review
Public ports, network listeners, management interfaces and unnecessary services are identified before hardening begins.
Security built around the workload
Server hardening starts with what the system exposes
A useful server hardening service does more than install a scanner. It examines how the server is reached, which services listen on the network, who has privileged access and whether the controls around those paths still match the production workload.
We secure infrastructure you already own or rent. The work can cover a standalone Linux server, a supported Windows Server system, a control-panel host or a cloud instance. We do not sell hosting, VPS plans, dedicated servers or cloud accounts.
Each environment is reviewed before controls are tightened. That matters because a firewall rule, authentication change or service restriction that is safe for one server can interrupt another. The goal is a smaller, better monitored attack surface without breaking legitimate administration or customer traffic.
Exposure mapped
Listening ports, public services and administrative paths are checked against the workload.
Access tightened
Privileged users, SSH, sudo and remote administration settings are reviewed carefully.
Firewall policy aligned
Host and available provider controls are matched to required traffic and services.
Updates prioritised
Security updates are reviewed with their production impact and dependencies in mind.
Signals investigated
Authentication failures, malware alerts and unusual service activity receive technical review.
Decisions documented
Completed work, accepted exceptions and remaining risks stay clear in monthly reporting.
What the security plan covers
Practical server security controls, maintained over time
The plan combines an initial server security audit with hands-on hardening and recurring review. Controls are adapted to the operating system, applications and access requirements.
Access and Authentication
SSH, remote administration, privileged users, sudo policy, key-based access and brute-force controls are reviewed.
Firewall and Service Hardening
Firewall policy, service configuration, permissions and safe protocol settings are tightened around required traffic.
Patch and Version Review
Operating-system and service versions are checked for important security updates and unsupported components.
Malware and Integrity Controls
Compatible malware scanning, file-integrity signals and server security alerts are configured or reviewed within scope.
Security Monitoring and Audit
Recurring checks cover important exposure, access, alerts, update status and unresolved recommendations each month.
Platforms and panels
AlmaLinux
Ubuntu
Windows
cPanel
Plesk
DirectAdmin
AlmaLinuxUbuntuWindowscPanelPleskDirectAdminEngineer-led server hardening
Why security settings must be reviewed as one system
A server can be fully patched and still expose more than the workload requires. An old administration port may remain public, a privileged account may no longer have a clear owner, a web service may reveal unnecessary information, or a firewall exception may survive long after the project that needed it.
Our engineers begin with the paths that can actually reach the server. Network listeners are compared with the services in use. Administrative access, authentication failures, privileged accounts and available provider controls are reviewed alongside the host firewall. This turns Linux server security into a reasoned configuration process rather than a collection of copied commands.
Hardening then moves inward. Package status, service configuration, file ownership, scheduled tasks, logging, control-panel protections and compatible malware or integrity tools are checked for gaps. On web servers, this can include Apache or NGINX exposure, PHP execution boundaries and suitable web application firewall controls. On mail, DNS and database hosts, the review is adapted to the services that must remain reachable.
Production safety remains part of the job. Removing a protocol or restricting an address can affect deployments, monitoring or customer traffic, so important changes are planned with dependencies and a practical rollback path. Where a control cannot be applied, the reason and resulting risk are documented rather than hidden.
Server security is not a one-time state. New packages, staff access, applications and provider changes can reopen exposure. Monthly server security monitoring and audit work checks important controls again, reviews relevant alerts and keeps unresolved recommendations visible.
SurfacePublic ports, network listeners and management interfaces are matched to genuine requirements.
IdentityPrivileged users, SSH, sudo, remote access and repeated authentication failures are reviewed.
ServicesOperating-system, web, mail, database and control-panel settings are hardened in context.
DetectionLogging, security alerts, malware signals and available integrity checks are made useful.
ReviewChanges, exceptions and open risks are revisited through the documented monthly audit.
A clear security scope
Operational hardening, not a vague security promise
This service improves and maintains server-level controls on infrastructure you already use. It does not claim that any configuration can prevent every attack, and it does not replace a formal penetration test or compliance assessment.
A typical server security plan includes
- Baseline exposure, access, firewall and service review
- Linux or supported Windows Server hardening suited to the workload
- Compatible control-panel, malware and brute-force protections
- Monthly security audit with completed work and open recommendations
Important: a major compromise, application-code cleanup, formal forensics, compliance certification, penetration testing, third-party licences and upstream network filtering are separate. We confirm unusual or clustered environments before onboarding.
Choose the right security path
Ongoing hardening or help with an active compromise?
The monthly plan is designed to reduce exposure and keep controls reviewed. A hacked or unstable server needs incident work first.
Monthly Server Security Plan
Best for an operating server that needs structured hardening, security monitoring and a recurring review of important controls.
- $129 per server monthly
- Baseline hardening and documented exceptions
- Monthly audit and security recommendations
Compromised Server or Website Cleanup
Best when malware, unauthorised access, spam, defacement or suspicious processes are already present and the entry point must be investigated.
- Incident scope agreed before remediation
- Evidence preserved where practical
- Hardening follows containment and cleanup
A controlled security process
How server hardening begins
We understand legitimate access and service requirements before making security changes.
Environment and access review
We confirm the provider, operating system, workload, control panel and administrative paths.
Baseline security audit
Exposed services, users, firewall policy, updates, alerts and common configuration risks are checked.
Hardening plan agreed
Urgent fixes, production dependencies and any accepted exceptions are made clear before changes.
Controls kept under review
Security monitoring, covered adjustments and the documented monthly audit continue under the plan.
Client feedback
Trusted when production servers need experienced attention
See what customers say about our technical response, server troubleshooting and continuing management of business-critical systems.
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We had a difficult urgent server migration due to an OVH issue. The team did an awesome job migrating us to a new server. Other companies could not solve the issue. Highly recommended for Linux server issues.
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Firewall
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Read the firewall guide →Traffic abuseHow to Respond to a DDoS Attack on cPanel
A technical approach to identifying attack traffic and applying the right layer of mitigation.
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Practical checks for separating host pressure, application abuse and upstream network attacks.
Read the Plesk guide →Server security and hardening FAQ
Need to confirm a platform, unusual stack or multi-server requirement? Send the details and we will check the fit before onboarding.
The monthly service covers a baseline exposure review, operating-system and service hardening, privileged-access controls, firewall and brute-force protections, compatible malware and integrity checks, security monitoring and a documented monthly security audit.
We secure supported Linux distributions including AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, Debian and RHEL, as well as supported Windows Server systems. Servers with cPanel, Plesk and DirectAdmin can also be reviewed. Legacy or unusual stacks are assessed before coverage is confirmed.
Linux server hardening reduces avoidable exposure by reviewing network listeners, SSH and sudo access, user privileges, firewall rules, package status, service configuration, file permissions, logging and brute-force controls. The exact changes depend on the workload and cannot be applied safely as a generic checklist.
The audit reviews important updates, exposed ports and services, privileged access, firewall policy, repeated authentication failures, security alerts, malware or integrity warnings and open recommendations from earlier reviews.
Yes. We review host firewall policy, listening services, SSH configuration, privileged accounts, sudo access and suitable brute-force controls. Provider firewalls and network controls can also be reviewed when access and platform support are available.
The plan can include compatible malware scanning, alert review and server-level remediation within the agreed scope. A heavily compromised server, hacked application or large forensic investigation may need separate incident work after the initial assessment.
No. This is an operational server security and hardening service. It does not replace a formal penetration test, compliance audit or application security assessment performed under a separate, clearly defined scope.
We can reduce some host-level connection abuse and tune firewall or service limits where appropriate. Large network attacks require upstream filtering or scrubbing from a provider and cannot be stopped by server configuration alone.
This plan concentrates on server security controls, hardening and recurring security review. Full server management adds broader monitoring, maintenance, performance troubleshooting, service administration and routine operational support.
The standard server security plan is $129 per server per month. Complex estates, clustered environments and major incident investigations are reviewed separately before work begins.
Reduce your server's avoidable exposure
Keep your existing provider and infrastructure. Add engineer-led server hardening, security monitoring and a documented monthly audit for $129 per server.