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How to Install and Configure Headscale: Self-Hosting a Tailscale Control Server for a Zero Trust VPN

By IT From Zero October 18, 2026

A comprehensive guide to self-hosting a Headscale control server to manage an independent Tailscale VPN, secure all metadata, and interconnect devices under Zero Trust.

Network

Installing Firezone: An Open-Source Zero Trust (ZTNA) VPN Solution Based on WireGuard

By IT From Zero September 19, 2026

Forget slow and insecure traditional VPN solutions. This guide helps you deploy Firezone—a high-speed, secure, open-source ZTNA solution built on WireGuard.

Network

Setting Up a Zero Trust VPN with Pritunl: A Pro Network Management Solution for Businesses

By IT From Zero August 14, 2026

Forget the hassle of manual .ovpn file management. This guide helps you build a Zero Trust VPN system with Pritunl, supporting MFA and WireGuard in just a few simple steps.

Security

Deploying Zero Trust Mesh VPN with NetBird: How I Protected My Server from 50,000 Brute-force Attacks Nightly

By IT From Zero July 30, 2026

A guide to building a Zero Trust Mesh VPN with NetBird on Linux. A modern alternative to traditional VPNs for securing SSH and connecting servers safely without port forwarding.

Security

Ditch SSH Bastion Hosts: Effortless Infrastructure Access Management with HashiCorp Boundary

By IT From Zero July 27, 2026

Instead of managing hundreds of SSH keys, use HashiCorp Boundary for identity-based access management. A detailed guide on implementing a modern Zero Trust model.

Security

Ditch VPNs, Use Cloudflare Access to Secure Internal Apps: Fast, Secure, and Effortless

By IT From Zero May 3, 2026

Forget VPNs! Learn how to use Cloudflare Access to protect internal dashboards and SSH with Google/GitHub SSO. 5-minute setup for enterprise-grade security.

Docker

How to Safely Expose Docker Containers to the Internet via Cloudflare Tunnel (No Port Forwarding)

By IT From Zero April 23, 2026

Forget about Port Forwarding and DDNS worries. A detailed guide on using Cloudflare Tunnel to safely expose Docker containers, hide origin IPs, and get automatic SSL.

Security

Securing Microservices Communication with mTLS and SPIFFE/SPIRE: Real-World Tips

By IT From Zero March 28, 2026

Securing communication between microservices is a significant challenge. This article guides you through implementing Mutual TLS (mTLS) and using SPIFFE/SPIRE for service identity management. From quick setup to practical tips, I share personal experience to help you build secure microservices systems following a Zero Trust model.