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    Security

    Lock down your server and accounts - SSH keys, firewalls, 2FA, and hardening.

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    VPS Security Checklist

    Harden your GoZen VPS in 30 minutes. SSH keys, firewall, fail2ban, automatic updates, and more.

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    Enabling Two-Factor Authentication

    Add 2FA to your GoZen Host client area, cPanel, and SSH logins so a stolen password isn't enough to …

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    How to Secure a Dedicated Server

    Secure a dedicated server step by step: harden the OS, lock down IPMI/KVM, update firmware and …

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    Server Hardening Basics

    Practical steps to reduce your VPS attack surface: fail2ban, SSH hardening, and automatic updates.

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    How to Secure Nginx and Apache

    Harden your web server with security headers, SSL best practices, directory protection, rate …

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    Securing WordPress

    Practical WordPress security: login hardening, malware scanning, and more. No plugins-only advice.

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    How to Set Up a Firewall (UFW and CSF)

    Configure UFW or CSF on your GoZen VPS to control network traffic, block attacks, and protect your …

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    Using cPGuard

    What cPGuard protects on GoZen cPanel servers, how to check scan results, and how to manage …

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    Malware Scanning with Maldet and ClamAV

    Install and configure Linux Malware Detect (maldet) with ClamAV on your VPS. Covers scanning, …


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