Lock down the servers your business runs on
We close the security gaps attackers actually use, on your production servers and cloud setup.
The hands-on work is done by a senior engineer who has secured production systems at JPMorgan and DENSO and runs a live revenue platform today.
Fixed scope. No surprises. Scoped on a call.
Who This Is For
If your servers face the internet and your business depends on them, we close the gaps real attackers use.
Mid-market teams with no one in charge of security. Your systems are running, but no one owns locking them down to a solid, defensible baseline.
Companies dealing with an incident, a failed audit, or a cyber insurance requirement. You need real changes now, and paperwork to show for it.
Engineering teams that want a senior review of their servers and cloud setup before a gap turns into a breach.
This is not a fit if:
- • You need a full compliance program (SOC 2, CMMC, FedRAMP). That's our CMMC and fractional CISO work.
- • You want ongoing managed monitoring or a SOC (security operations center). This is a scoped hardening project.
- • You already have a security team that owns this.
What We Harden
Lock down network access
Check what traffic can get in and out. Tighten firewall rules, security groups, and open ports so only the traffic you need gets through.
Control who can access the system
Audit users, SSH keys, and admin (sudo) access. Remove old accounts. Require key-only logins. Lock down root and shared passwords.
Reduce exposed services
Review what is running and which ports are open. Turn off anything you don't need.
Block common attack patterns
Password-guessing (brute force) attempts are blocked automatically. Optional alerts tell you when attacks pick up.
Harden web and application services
Tighten TLS (the encryption behind HTTPS), hide software version numbers, and harden common web stacks like Nginx, Apache, and PHP where they apply.
Make sure recovery is possible
Set up encrypted off-site backups and run a restore test so you know recovery works.
Keep systems current
Set up security updates carefully and remove unused software and services that add risk.
Document what was changed
A clear summary of what changed, what is still exposed, and what needs upkeep going forward.
Lite vs. Full Hardening
Two sizes, both fixed scope.
Best for simple, single-server setups.
- ✓ SSH hardening (key-only logins, root disabled)
- ✓ Firewall (only the traffic you need)
- ✓ Fail2ban (blocks repeated login attempts)
- ✓ Basic user & access cleanup
- ✓ Automatic security updates
- ✓ Basic documentation
Recommended for production systems handling real traffic and data.
- Everything in Lite, plus:
- ✓ Alerts (Slack / Email / Text)
- ✓ Deep access audit (sudoers, keys, groups)
- ✓ Web/app server hardening
- ✓ Encrypted backups + restore test
- ✓ Log monitoring
- ✓ Full service & port audit
- ✓ Complete documentation & maintenance guide
Who's Doing the Work
This engagement is run end to end by a senior engineer who has built and secured production systems at JPMorgan Chase and DENSO, and who operates a live revenue platform, RenovationRoute, today.
No outsourcing. No junior handoff. No generic scripts.
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Why This Works
Password-guessing on SSH, weak access control, and unpatched systems. The holes that actually get exploited, not theoretical ones.
No box-checking and no overbuilding. Practical changes that measurably cut your risk.
Most engagements are completed in one to two days.
You get a report your team can understand and maintain. No mystery configurations.
Ready to close the gaps?
A scoped hardening project on your production systems, written up so your team can maintain it.