Security & hardening

Smaller teams are targeted precisely because attackers assume nobody's watching: default SSH ports, password auth, and unpatched packages are common, not rare. We close the gaps that actually get exploited: access control, patching, and the basic hygiene most breaches trace back to.

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Illustration of a protected server backing up data through a storage server to a recovered folder on a laptop

What is included

  • Firewall configuration (ufw, iptables or cloud security groups)
  • SSH key-only access, password authentication disabled
  • fail2ban and intrusion detection
  • Patch cadence and vulnerability tracking
  • Periodic security audits with a written report

$115–$150 per hour

Security & hardening in Calgary. Fixed-scope project quotes are available on request, and scope and cost are confirmed in writing before work starts.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a small business actually a target for attacks?

Yes, often more so, since attackers assume smaller teams aren't watching closely. Default SSH ports, password auth, and unpatched packages get scanned for constantly, regardless of company size.

What's the first thing you'd fix on a typical server?

SSH: switching to key-only access with password authentication disabled, plus fail2ban. It's the single most commonly exploited gap we see.

Do you provide a report after an audit?

Yes, a written report covering what was found and what was changed, not just a verbal summary.

Related reading

The Linux Server Security Checklist Every Business Should Run

Most server compromises aren't sophisticated. They exploit the same handful of unhardened defaults. Here's the checklist that closes them.

SSH Hardening Checklist: Beyond Disabling Password Auth

Turning off password auth is where most SSH hardening guides stop. Here's what actually closes the gap.

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Backup & disaster recovery

Automated backups, tested restores and a documented recovery plan, so a failed disk is a procedure, not a scramble.

Monitoring & maintenance

Uptime, resource and log monitoring with alerts that reach a human before your customers notice.

Migration services

Moving off aging hardware, a legacy host, or one cloud provider to another, with downtime planned and agreed in advance.

Talk to us about security & hardening

Describe your setup and what is bothering you. You get a straight answer on scope and cost, not a sales script.

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