Pre-launch VPS Security Checklist
Scope Applies to any new Linux server intended to handle production traffic or production data: web application, API backend, WordPress site, internal tool, email server, jump host. Work top-to-bottom — items reference the guides for the “how”; this checklist is the “have I done it” layer. Compliance references map only where they actually apply. They are not padded with vague mappings, and they are not legal advice — for a formal audit, use your certifying body’s control set as the authoritative source. ...