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How to Install and Configure USBGuard on Fedora: Protect Your System from BadUSB Attacks and Control USB Peripherals

By IT From Zero November 10, 2026

USBGuard is a security tool on Fedora that controls USB devices via whitelist/blacklist policies, blocking BadUSB attacks at the kernel level before the system can enumerate them. This guide covers installation, generating an initial policy, real-time device management, and audit log monitoring.

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Cockpit Web Console on Fedora Server: Managing LVM Storage and Podman Containers from the Browser

By IT From Zero November 9, 2026

After 6 months managing a Fedora Server with LVM storage and multiple Podman containers, I found Cockpit to be the most suitable web console solution. This article covers how to install cockpit-storaged, cockpit-podman, and configure security for a real-world environment.

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Mastering Linux Audit System (auditd) on Fedora: Monitor Sensitive Files and Track User Activity to Security Standards

By IT From Zero November 9, 2026

A practical guide to configuring the Linux Audit System (auditd) on Fedora to monitor sensitive files like /etc/passwd and /etc/sudoers, and track user sudo commands. Covers writing persistent rules, analyzing logs with ausearch/aureport, and lessons learned from six months of production use.

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Monitoring Hard Drive Health with smartctl and smartd on Linux: Early Warning for Failing Disks

By IT From Zero November 8, 2026

A practical guide to monitoring hard drive health on Linux with smartctl and smartd, based on 6 months of real-world experience on production servers. Compare three approaches and configure automatic S.M.A.R.T. alerts to catch failing drives before it's too late.

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How to Install and Use AIDE on Linux for File Integrity Monitoring

By IT From Zero November 6, 2026

A complete guide to configuring AIDE on Linux for early malware detection and file integrity auditing. Learn rule optimization and automated sysadmin alerting.

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Installing BIND DNS on Fedora Server: Smooth Operation with SELinux and firewalld

By IT From Zero November 6, 2026

A complete step-by-step guide to setting up a BIND DNS server on Fedora Server. Solve permission issues and SELinux contexts, and configure forward and reverse lookups.

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How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA/MFA) for SSH on Linux with Google Authenticator

By IT From Zero November 6, 2026

A step-by-step guide to setting up two-factor authentication (2FA/MFA) for SSH on Linux using Google Authenticator with SSH keys, hardening servers against private key leaks.

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How to Securely Configure NFS Server and Client on Linux with Kerberos

By IT From Zero November 5, 2026

A guide to setting up secure NFSv4 with Kerberos (sec=krb5p) on Linux. Eliminate IP spoofing vulnerabilities, encrypt all network traffic, and fine-tune real-world I/O performance.

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Protecting Sensitive Data on Linux with LUKS and cryptsetup: A Configuration Guide from Laptop to Server

By IT From Zero November 5, 2026

Linux user account passwords are completely useless when someone physically removes your drive. Learn how to encrypt partitions with LUKS and cryptsetup to safeguard sensitive data on laptops and servers.

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Installing and Configuring Valkey on Fedora Server: A Production-Ready Redis Alternative

By IT From Zero November 3, 2026

Need an urgent Redis replacement due to licensing changes? Learn how to deploy Valkey on Fedora Server, from installation and kernel tuning to network security and real-world benchmarking.