LinuxHardened.com is a solo-managed blog dedicated to Linux hardening, server security, system administration, and practical how-to guides for real-world sysadmin challenges. It is not an organization or company, but a personal initiative to share knowledge and help others.
Who I Am
I’m a Linux system administrator who believes in open source, transparency, and sharing knowledge. Whether you’re a beginner trying to understand the basics or an experienced admin looking to optimize your stack, my goal is to make security and performance accessible and easy to understand.
What This Blog Offers
- Step-by-step guides for securing Linux systems
- Tips and tools for monitoring and troubleshooting
- Real-world server configurations and best practices
- Automation with scripts and tools like Ansible
- Beginner-friendly articles to help new users get started with Linux
Philosophy
This blog is built on the belief that everyone should have access to practical, clear, and real-world Linux knowledge. I don’t use buzzwords or complicated jargon — just helpful content written from hands-on experience.
Why “Hardened”?
In cybersecurity, “hardening” refers to strengthening systems to minimize vulnerabilities. The blog focuses on simple and effective techniques that secure your Linux systems, improve uptime, and reduce risk.
Technology Behind the Site
- Web Server: Nginx
- CMS: WordPress (currently using version 6.8.1)
- SSL Security: Let’s Encrypt
- Hosting: Linode (server) & Hostinger (domain)
- Caching: Redis (temporary in-memory caching)
- Analytics: Google Analytics (used to understand visitor behavior)
A Note on Subscriptions
While the site may offer a subscription feature in the future, it’s not currently active. Stay tuned!
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Get in Touch
If you have questions, suggestions, or would like to collaborate, feel free to email me at rishiananya123@gmail.com.
Thank you for visiting LinuxHardened.com — your support encourages me to keep learning, sharing, and building a helpful resource for the Linux community.