Linux hardening
Linux Host and Web Stack Hardening
Practical baseline uplift for Linux servers and web application hosting environments that need to become safer, cleaner and easier to operate.
Pricing from A$6,500 ex GST
Timeline Typically 1-3 weeks Confirmed after discovery
Delivery Principal-led Remote-first, Sydney-based
Best for
When this service fits
- Debian, Ubuntu or RHEL estates that have grown organically
- Web application hosting teams running Nginx, Apache, PHP or reverse proxy stacks
- Lean IT teams that need stronger SSH, sudo, patching, logging and backup practices
- Businesses preparing for audit, insurer, customer or board scrutiny
Scope
What the work covers
- SSH and authentication hardening
- sudo and privilege model review
- Patching and package baseline review
- Logging, audit and retention configuration
- Firewall and service exposure review
- Nginx, Apache, reverse proxy and web stack hardening
- Backup and restore sanity checks
Deliverables
What you receive
- Linux hardening findings and change summary
- Applied configuration uplift where agreed
- Service exposure and access notes
- Backup and restore observations
- Runbooks and handover notes
Outcomes
What should improve
- Reduced host-level attack surface
- Clearer administrative access model
- More reliable patching, logging and recovery posture
- Better operational documentation for future staff or suppliers
FAQ
Common questions
Which Linux distributions do you support?
The core focus is Debian, Ubuntu and RHEL-style systems. Other distributions can be discussed if the scope is narrow.
Can this include web server hardening?
Yes. Nginx, Apache, reverse proxy and common web hosting configurations are part of the intended scope.
Do you provide ongoing patch management?
Not as a generic managed service. Phylax can design and document a patching cadence, or support ongoing work through a retainer.