VPS Security Baseline Checklist
A practical baseline for secure and stable VPS operations across startup and SMB workloads.
Core controls
- SSH hardening and access discipline
- Deny-by-default firewall policy
- Automated security patch routine
- Backup + restore testing schedule
- Monitoring and alerting for critical failures
Why this matters
Security hygiene prevents avoidable downtime, data loss risk, and emergency recovery costs.