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How to Install and Configure Fail2ban on Linux: Block SSH and Web Server Brute-Force Attacks

By IT From Zero October 25, 2026

A step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Fail2ban on Linux. Proactively prevent SSH brute-force attacks and effectively secure Nginx and web servers.

Security

How to Use Bitnami Sealed Secrets on Kubernetes: Secure GitOps Secrets Management

By IT From Zero October 24, 2026

A comprehensive guide to deploying Bitnami Sealed Secrets on Kubernetes. Leverage asymmetric encryption to store secrets directly in Git safely and adhere to GitOps.

Git

How to Use git-credential-oauth: Log in to GitHub and GitLab in Terminal via Browser

By IT From Zero October 23, 2026

Say goodbye to manually creating Personal Access Tokens for Git over HTTPS. Here is how to configure git-credential-oauth for one-click browser authentication with GitHub and GitLab.

Centos

How to Install Harbor Private Registry on CentOS Stream 9: Configure HTTPS and Block CVEs with Trivy

By IT From Zero October 20, 2026

A step-by-step guide to setting up Harbor Private Registry on CentOS Stream 9 with self-signed SSL/TLS certificates. Includes Trivy engine integration to automatically scan and block pulling container images with critical vulnerabilities.

Centos

Installing and Configuring HashiCorp Vault on CentOS Stream 9: Centralized Secret Management

By IT From Zero October 20, 2026

A hands-on guide to installing HashiCorp Vault on CentOS Stream 9: configuring KV Engine v2, unsealing with Shamir keys, and issuing secure scoped tokens.

Security

Securing Redis Server on Linux: ACLs, TLS, and Preventing Unauthorized Access

By IT From Zero October 18, 2026

By default, Redis lacks strict security protections. This guide walks you through locking down port 6379, enforcing least-privilege access using ACLs, and configuring TLS encryption on Linux to prevent breaches and data theft.

Ubuntu

A Practical Guide to Configuring and Managing AppArmor on Ubuntu: Application Security and Isolation

By IT From Zero October 17, 2026

Comprehensive guide to configuring AppArmor on Ubuntu. Harden Nginx and MySQL, prevent privilege escalation, and isolate services with minimal resource overhead.

Fedora

Guide to systemd-cryptenroll and YubiKey on Fedora: Unlock LUKS2 with FIDO2

By IT From Zero October 15, 2026

Configure systemd-cryptenroll with a FIDO2 YubiKey on Fedora to unlock LUKS2 with a single touch, maintain a secure fallback, and resolve Dracut boot issues.

Ubuntu

How to Install and Configure ClamAV on Ubuntu Server: Automated Database Updates and Scheduled Malware Scans

By IT From Zero October 15, 2026

Detailed guide on installing ClamAV on Ubuntu Server, troubleshooting freshclam lock errors, scheduling automated webshell quarantine cron jobs, and optimizing RAM to avoid the OOM Killer.

Python

Guide to the Python Cryptography Library: AES, RSA Encryption, and Secure Key Management

By IT From Zero October 14, 2026

A practical guide to data encryption in Python with the cryptography library: Master AES-GCM, RSA-OAEP, SHA-256 hashing, and production-grade private key storage.