https://nerdsid.com/tags/hardening/Recent content in Hardening on Nerdsid.comHugoen-usWed, 22 Oct 2025 07:09:42 +0000https://nerdsid.com/posts/10-steps-to-make-a-new-linux-vm-safe/Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:09:42 +0000https://nerdsid.com/posts/10-steps-to-make-a-new-linux-vm-safe/<p>When you launch a new Linux VM, the level of security you really need depends on your use case. That said, there are some basic steps you can take right after provisioning a new VM, to improve it&rsquo;s baseline security. Following these steps won’t make your server invincible, but it will make it safe and reduce exposure to common attacks.</p> <h2 id="1-update-your-system">1. Update your system</h2> <p>Newly deployed images can contain outdated packages with known vulnerabilities. Start by updating everything:</p>