Security Servers Guide

Validating that security events (logins, failed attempts) are recorded and alerted. Critical Security Checklist Why it Matters Disable Root SSH

Prevents direct brute-force attacks on the most powerful account.

Verifying users, permissions, and the "Principle of Least Privilege". security servers

Ensures recovery after a ransomware or hardware failure (3-2-1 Rule). Fewer running apps mean a smaller "attack surface". Industry Standard Benchmarks

Multi-factor authentication stops 99.9% of account takeover attempts. Validating that security events (logins

Confirming the OS and applications are on the latest security patches.

Every open port is a potential entry point; close all but the essential ones. EBS) and in transit (TLS/SSL).

Ensuring encryption for data at rest (e.g., S3, EBS) and in transit (TLS/SSL).