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Running a Security Audit
Scan your server for security vulnerabilities and get actionable recommendations.
Intermediate6 min readUpdated 2024-02-01
What is scanned?
The security audit checks:
- SSH configuration and hardening
- Firewall rules (UFW)
- Fail2Ban brute-force protection
- Open ports and services
- System updates and patches
- User permissions
- Docker security settings
Running an audit
- Go to your server's Security tab
- Click "Run Security Audit"
- Wait for the scan to complete (1-2 minutes)
- Review the findings
Understanding results
Findings are categorized by severity:
- Critical: Immediate action needed
- High: Should be fixed soon
- Medium: Recommended improvements
- Low: Nice-to-have enhancements
- Passed: No issues found
Applying fixes
For each finding:
- Read the description and impact
- View the recommended fix
- Click "Apply Fix" for one-click fixes
- Or follow manual instructions
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