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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

  1. Go to your server's Security tab
  2. Click "Run Security Audit"
  3. Wait for the scan to complete (1-2 minutes)
  4. 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:

  1. Read the description and impact
  2. View the recommended fix
  3. Click "Apply Fix" for one-click fixes
  4. Or follow manual instructions

Screenshots

Running a Security Audit - Screenshot 1

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