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Server hardening that closes the doors attackers try first

We lock down your Linux or Windows servers against a recognised baseline, apply the changes ourselves with a rollback ready, and give you a plain list of what changed and why. No 80-page PDF left for someone else to figure out.

  • Fixed price per server, depending on the operating system, the control panel and how many applications run on it.
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  • You own the work. Code, files, accounts and data stay in your name, with an NDA on request.

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Server security hardening at Nexta, in short

Server hardening services reduce the ways a server can be attacked by tightening its configuration. Nexta checks your Linux, Windows or cPanel/Plesk servers against CIS Benchmarks, secures SSH and remote desktop, sets firewall and WAF rules, removes unused services, fixes permissions and logging, then applies the changes with tested rollback. It suits VPS, dedicated and cloud servers running business sites or apps. Each project is quoted fixed, and most servers take 3 to 7 working days.

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Things owners tell us about their servers

“"Thousands of login attempts a day"”

The auth log is full of failed root logins from addresses you have never heard of. Nothing has got in yet, as far as you know, and you would rather not find out the hard way.

“"phpMyAdmin is open to the whole internet"”

Along with the database port, an old test site and a control panel login. Each one was opened for a quick job and never closed again.

“"Everyone has root"”

Three past developers, a freelancer and the hosting reseller all have full access with shared passwords. Nobody is sure which keys still work.

“"A client sent us a security questionnaire"”

An enterprise customer or foreign partner wants to know your patch policy, logging, encryption and access controls before signing. Half the answers are "we think so".

“"We were hacked through the old site on the same server"”

One forgotten WordPress install shared the server with your main application, and once it was compromised the attacker could read everything else.

What our server hardening services cover

Baseline check against CIS Benchmarks

We scan the server with tools such as Lynis and OpenSCAP, or CIS-CAT where you hold a licence, and compare it with the CIS Benchmark for your operating system. Level 1 recommendations are the practical default; Level 2 items are applied only where the risk justifies the extra friction.

Access and login lockdown

SSH moves to key-only login, root login is disabled, and every person gets their own account with sudo logged. On Windows, RDP goes behind a VPN or is restricted by IP, with Network Level Authentication and account lockout. Old users and keys are removed with your sign-off.

Firewall, fail2ban and WAF

Only the ports your application needs stay open, using nftables, UFW or CSF depending on the server. fail2ban or CSF blocks repeated login failures, and ModSecurity with the OWASP Core Rule Set, or a cloud WAF, filters common web attacks before they reach your code.

Panel server hardening

For cPanel/WHM and Plesk we tighten PHP settings per account, enable account isolation such as CageFS where available, restrict outgoing mail per user, and secure the panel login itself. This is the same work we do on our own hosting servers.

Services, permissions and the kernel

Unused services are switched off, file and folder permissions on web roots are corrected, and kernel network settings are tightened through sysctl. Databases listen only where they should, with no remote root.

Logging and time sync

We configure auditd and central log shipping, set sensible retention and sync clocks over NTP. CERT-In directions expect organisations to keep ICT system logs for a rolling 180 days, and accurate timestamps make any investigation possible.

Patching and TLS

Automatic security updates are turned on where safe, with a schedule for the rest. Web servers get modern TLS settings, HSTS and certificates that renew themselves.

How a hardening project runs

  1. 1Day 1

    Free call and scope

    We list the servers, what runs on each and anything that must not change, then send a fixed written quote within 24 hours.

  2. 2Day 2

    Snapshot and baseline scan

    A snapshot or full backup is taken, then a read-only scan produces the current score and a list of gaps.

  3. 3Day 2-3

    Agree the change list

    You see every planned change, its risk and how to undo it. Items we propose to leave open go into an exceptions register with a reason.

  4. 4Day 3-6

    Apply in stages

    Changes go in during an agreed window, in small groups, with the application tested after each group.

  5. 5Day 7 + 30 days

    Re-scan and handover

    A second scan shows the improvement. We hand over the report and recheck the server once more about 30 days later to catch drift.

What you get

  • Before and after scan results against the CIS Benchmark for your operating system
  • A plain-English change log: what was changed, why, and how to reverse it
  • Exceptions register listing any recommendation deliberately not applied, with the reason
  • Access sheet: who can log in, how, and with which keys
  • Firewall and WAF rule set, documented
  • Logging and retention settings, with NTP time sync
  • Hardening playbook (Ansible) so new servers start from the same baseline
  • Follow-up recheck about 30 days after handover

Pricing

Fixed quote within 24 hours

Fixed price per server, depending on the operating system, the control panel and how many applications run on it. You get a written quote within 24 hours of a free call. If you first want an overall view of security, backups and performance, our cloud & server health check costs ₹9,999 + GST. Licences such as Imunify360 or a cloud WAF are billed at cost.

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Why our hardening holds up

We apply the fixes, not just report them

Many audits end with a long report and your team is left to work out the commands. We make the changes, test your application after each step and keep a way back.

Hosting experience on panel servers

We harden cPanel and Plesk servers for our own hosting brand, TPHOST. Shared hosting servers are the hardest to lock down without breaking customer sites, so we know where the trade-offs lie.

Exceptions written down

Sometimes a recommendation would break a payment gateway callback or an old Tally integration. We do not hide that; we note it, add a compensating control where possible, and you decide.

Repeatable for the next server

The baseline ends up as an Ansible playbook in your repository, so the next server starts hardened instead of drifting back to defaults.

Is this right for you?

A good fit if

  • Businesses running their own VPS, dedicated or cloud servers for a website, app or ERP
  • Hosting resellers and agencies with cPanel or Plesk servers holding many client sites
  • Companies answering a security questionnaire from a client or partner
  • Anyone who has just recovered from a breach and wants the server locked down properly

Probably not the right fit if

  • Sites on shared hosting where you have no root access: the host controls hardening there
  • A server that is already infected: it needs cleanup first, see malware protection and endpoint security
  • You need a formal penetration test report signed by a CERT-In empanelled auditor; we can harden before such a test but do not issue that report

Server security hardening: frequently asked questions

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Server hardening services tighten a server's settings so there are fewer ways in. That means locking down logins, closing unused ports and services, filtering web attacks, fixing permissions, turning on logging and keeping software patched. We check against CIS Benchmarks, apply the changes with a rollback plan and document every change.

We charge a fixed price per server, depending on the operating system, any control panel and the number of applications. You get the quote in writing within 24 hours of a free call. If you want a broader check of security, backups and performance first, the cloud & server health check is ₹9,999 + GST.

It can if done blindly, which is why we take a snapshot first, share the change list with you, apply changes in small groups and test the application after each one. Anything that would break a feature, such as a payment callback, goes into the exceptions register instead of being forced through.

CIS Benchmarks are consensus-based configuration guides published by the Center for Internet Security for operating systems, databases, web servers and cloud platforms. Level 1 settings are practical for most servers, while Level 2 adds stricter controls for higher-risk systems. Customers and auditors often ask which baseline you follow, and this gives you a clear answer.

The main work is one-time, but servers drift as people install software and open ports for quick fixes. We recheck about 30 days later and hand over an Ansible playbook so the baseline can be reapplied. Pairing hardening with server monitoring catches drift early.

Yes. On Windows Server we work through local or Group Policy settings based on the CIS Benchmark, secure RDP, configure Defender and the firewall, tidy up shares and permissions, and set audit logging. Many Indian offices run Tally or file shares on Windows, so this is common work.

Root or administrator access during the agreed window, plus control panel access if you use cPanel or Plesk. We prefer our own named account so every action is logged, and you can remove it the same day we finish. NDA on request.

Yes. Location does not matter for this work, and we harden servers on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Hetzner, DigitalOcean and other providers for clients in the UK, Gulf, Australia and North America. Change windows are set in your time zone and quotes can be in USD, GBP or AED.

Sources: Center for Internet Security: CIS Benchmarks · CERT-In Directions under section 70B(6), 28 April 2022

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Server security hardening for businesses in Hooghly, Kolkata and worldwide

We are based in Hooghly, with offices in Ramanathpur and near the LIC Office in Chanditala. We work with businesses in Chanditala, Serampore, Chinsurah, Chandannagar, Uttarpara, Arambagh, Howrah, Kolkata and the rest of West Bengal, and we are happy to meet at our office or yours.

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