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SOCKS5 proxy vs residential proxy vs VPN: one is a protocol, one describes the exit network, one tunnels traffic. See what affects classification and blocking.
Compare Authentik, ZITADEL, Keycloak, and Authelia for self-hosted SSO. See protocols, VPS requirements, use cases, and a practical Vaultwarden OIDC setup.
Free proxy servers, lists, and sites evaluated on what they deliver: uptime, HTTPS handling, and logging. Plus what a private proxy of your own costs.
A DMZ is a network segment that isolates public-facing services. Learn the classic three-interface model and how to approximate its security goal on one VPS.
Learn how private DNS works on VPS networks, when you need it, and how to avoid common split-DNS mistakes.
WAF SaaS filters web attacks before traffic reaches your app. See how it works, current pricing models, trade-offs, and when self-hosting fits.
How to secure a Windows VPS: patch it, harden RDP with NLA and lockouts, tighten firewall rules, enable Defender, and test backups.
Nick Silver 9 min read 
Learn how to set up WireGuard VPN on an Ubuntu VPS with secure keys, IPv4 routing, firewall rules, client configs, QR import, and clear troubleshooting steps.
Pius Bodenmann 12 min read 
Compare ZITADEL, FusionAuth, Logto, and Ory for self-hosted B2B SaaS CIAM: tenancy, licensing, deployment, and trade-offs.
Compare the 10 best IP scanners for network management in 2026, free and paid tools for Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile, with current free-tier limits.
Pius Bodenmann 5 min read 
Deploy SafeLine WAF on a Linux VPS with Docker Compose. Configure NPM or Caddy and verify SQL injection blocking.
Compare the best free firewalls for a Linux VPS in 2026: UFW, firewalld, and nftables for host protection, plus SafeLine, BunkerWeb, and Haltdos for web apps.
Self-hosted VPN solutions compared by use case: privacy exit node, team mesh, and anti-censorship. WireGuard, Tailscale, Hiddify, and honest trade-offs.
Build a self-hosted privacy stack that actually works. Five layers across VPN, passwords, search, files, and chat, with a real threat model and VPS sizing.
A VPN router runs VPN software on the router so every device gets the tunnel automatically. How it works, when to use one, and when a VPS is the better fit.
This post is dedicated to explaining how to use SSh to connect to a Remote Server in Linux. We also cover the method using PuTTY to connect to a remote Linux server. Of course, PuT
Allen 19 min read 
In most cases, your operating system is capable enough to handle troubleshooting processes on its own. But sometimes, you need to get involved in some manual maintenance which in t
Paulina Ritter 10 min read 
In this MikroTik L2TP VPN setup, L2TP handles the tunneling while IPsec handles encryption and integrity; pairing them gives you native client compatibility without third-party age
Rexa Cyrus 9 min read 
SSH is a secure network protocol that creates an encrypted tunnel between systems. It remains popular with developers who need remote access to computers without requiring a graphi
Rexa Cyrus 10 min read 
While using Linux, you might encounter a temporary failure in name resolution error when trying to access websites, update packages, or execute tasks requiring an internet connecti
Rexa Cyrus 12 min read 
Pointing a domain to a Virtual Private Server is necessary for hosting websites and applications. This guide covers everything you need to know about connecting your domain to your
Rexa Cyrus 16 min read 
In the early days of networking, the common tool for remote access was TELNET. TELNET provided very basic functionality but had a major flaw: everything, including usernames and pa
Lily Carnell 7 min read 
In a world full of cyber criminals, no security measure to keep your information safe is extra. In many scenarios, your online data is at risk of getting attacked by hackers; using
Ada Lovegood 11 min read 
There is little doubt that the global climate of the online world has found strong tendencies for censorship and limitation of users in recent years. Not only are autocratic govern
Pius Bodenmann 11 min read 
Shadowsocks is a SOCKS5 proxy that allows you to evade internet censorship by encrypting your web traffic. Shadowsocks is an easy-to-configure proxy which is a popular choice among
Ivy Johnson 10 min read 
Veteran developers and users of the web hosting field know full well that these services usually need a matching control panel to operate as easily and efficiently as possible. In
Pius Bodenmann 15 min read 
With VPNs getting more and more traction every year as a technology that safeguards the online privacy and security of online users, more and more companies are popping up that off
Pius Bodenmann 12 min read 
A yellow warning triangle over your WiFi icon shows: “Windows could not automatically detect this network’s proxy settings.”? This mind-blowing error has become increasingly common
Allen 9 min read 
Most people think checking open ports is a task only for security experts until their server gets compromised through an exposed port they didn’t even know was listening. You can c
Kelly Watson 9 min read 
This article explains what are the security challenges that threaten a Linux server or VPS, and introduces 13 easy steps to mitigate many threats.
Rexa Cyrus 14 min read 
Network security isn’t just about fancy tech anymore. It’s about staying alive in a world where hackers never sleep. Understanding the difference between software and hardware fire
Rexa Cyrus 7 min read 
OpenSSL, as a comprehensive cryptography library, implements both the SSL and TLS protocol standards. These are essential for modern Windows security requirements. Learning how to
Kelly Watson 10 min read 
Your SaaS invoices, client contracts, and R&D notes all rely on servers you seldom see. I meet many small‑to‑mid businesses that spin up virtual machines, then realize too late how
Allan Van Kirk 7 min read 
No need to install manually! We provide a pre-installed and ready-to-deploy, one-click MikroTik app. Deploy MikroTik VPS If you have ever wanted to look into running a router in th
Alex Robbins 8 min read 
Using the internet when you are handling sensitive data or are worried about security can get stressful. A VPN, Virtual Private Network, is a safe key for secure online activity. E
Ava 17 min read 
For more than a decade, Google has put in all effort to make sure surfing the web is as secure as possible for Chrome users. One thing Google has done to secure the web is flagging
Ava 6 min read 
If you’ve ever used SSH for a secure connection to your server or another computer, you probably have an idea of what SSH keys are. Basically, an SSH key is a way to authenticate w
Alex Robbins 6 min read 
💡 Note: Securing your server begins with the right hosting environment. Equipped with robust hardware and AI-based firewalls, plus smart DDoS protection, our VPS ensures your serv
Alex Robbins 7 min read 
The latest revision of internet protocol and its various benefits are encouraging enough to learn how to use them. The fundamental question you may be asking is, where should I sta
Lily Carnell 8 min read 
One of the growing problems in the modern online world is the slow but steady progress of online restrictions and censorship. As a modern force for connecting people around the wor
Pius Bodenmann 14 min read 
This article is for our geeky audience who wants to gain actionable knowledge about how to stay anonymous on Kali Linux. Now, if you’re here to learn how to hack your way through L
Paulina Ritter 8 min read 
2025, businesses rely heavily on cloud platforms for their operations, making the security of your cloud infrastructure more vital than ever. But what exactly does this term encomp
Nick Silver 9 min read 
The shift to cloud computing rewired how we build, run, and scale software, and underscored the importance of cloud security as attackers hunt for gaps. Shared servers, elastic res
Allan Van Kirk 10 min read 
The benefits of DevSecOps reach well beyond the security team; they reshape delivery speed, cost control, and stakeholder confidence. It’s not difficult to find stories of companie
Allan Van Kirk 7 min read 
First things first: no one wants to face a breach, yet solid cloud incident response for business planning separates a brief scare from a drawn‑out disaster. In the next few minute
Helena 6 min read 
Ask anyone responsible for a growing cloud footprint what keeps them up at night, and access is always on the list. Who has access to what, when, and for how long? The moment you l
Helena 7 min read 
Cloud data security protects data and various types of digital assets from security threats, human error, and other negative influences. Cloud data security is not only an issue ab
Ivy Johnson 8 min read 
In an era where businesses heavily rely on cloud services, cloud data protection and cloud data security have become daily concerns. Data breaches, accidental deletions, and compli
Allan Van Kirk 9 min read 
Trust in the cloud by the public has increased in a great measure over the period of a decade, and even then, security itself is one of the top most concerns for business and techn
Ivy Johnson 7 min read 
Cloud security monitoring gathers logs, metrics, and events from every corner of your cloud infrastructure, including virtual machines, containers, identity systems, network flows,
Nick Silver 9 min read 
💡 Note: Looking to set up a secure and efficient VPN? Check out our low-cost Linux VPS, designed for top-tier performance and reliability. Get started quickly and take advantage o
Alex Robbins 5 min read 
💡 Note: Looking to create your own self-hosted VPN? You’re on the right path. Check out our Linux VPS, designed for top-tier performance and stability. Get started quickly and enj
Nick Silver 8 min read 
Can you think of some type of activity or service that doesn’t require an Internet connection? Not many answers come to mind, right? In our digital age, nearly 90% of all services
Paulina Ritter 9 min read 
Learn What FTP is and What it is used for. Learn about a couple of alternatives, and some of the best FTP clients for different platforms.
Allan Van Kirk 7 min read 
Site-to-site VPNs are a reliable method for securely connecting separate networks over the Internet. In this guide, we present a practical approach to setting up a Mikrotik IPsec S
Nick Silver 10 min read 
Cloud security architecture is at the heart of protecting data, applications, and critical operations in 2025. This article provides a clear guide, including everything from the fu
Nick Silver 9 min read 
People use different methods to secure their online privacy. While VPNs are the most popular option and tool to do so these days, they are not the only option. Before today’s polis
Pius Bodenmann 10 min read 
When VPNs were first introduced to the world as secure virtual private networks, most people used them first and foremost for their security-related properties. However, as the yea
Pius Bodenmann 14 min read 
A cloud security tool is a software intended to protect the cloud from cyber threats, including data, applications, and infrastructure and help to prevent breaches, ensure complian
Ivy Johnson 8 min read 
Secure Web Gateway or SWG is a security solution that protects your data from threats by inspecting data packets, enforcing security controls, and blocking malicious content from e
Ivy Johnson 10 min read 
Network communication is an inseparable part of the digital world. All the computers, smartphones, and other digital devices connected to a network system frequently exchange data.
Allan Van Kirk 10 min read 
Have you ever wondered how exactly hostnames are linked to IP addresses? Like, how is this process happening? Or, even more specifically, how do we avoid memorizing long IP address
Lily Carnell 13 min read 
In today’s digitally connected world, having a strong online presence has become more crucial than ever. As a result, entrepreneurs, businesses, and individuals alike invest signif
Ada Lovegood 10 min read 
Proxies are being rapidly integrated as part of the base designs of popular online communication and social media services. Late last year, WhatsApp introduced its native WhatsApp
Pius Bodenmann 10 min read 
Your IP address is a gateway to a wealth of personal information, information that you often would rather keep under wraps. Ironically, this is a two-way street: you can get the sa
Paulina Ritter 10 min read 
As we dive into the digital era, cloud computing has become a pivotal part of our daily digital interactions. But as we increasingly rely on the cloud for everything from storing p
Ada Lovegood 9 min read 
While in recent years, major communications and social media platforms such as Twitter, WhatsApp, and Telegram have moved towards greater implementation of in-app support for their
Pius Bodenmann 12 min read 
If you want to understand what’s going on in your network, you need to be able to perform DNS queries. The best way to do so is by using the Network Administration tool, NsLookup.
Ada Lovegood 8 min read 
I’m going to depict a very childish fantasy that we all shared as kids. Imagine you have a pair of magical glasses that let you find hidden treasures in a library. It’s a new visio
Ada Lovegood 11 min read 
If you’re a sysadmin, there have definitely been moments in your career that you wish you had a powerful security system that’s easy to configure and manage, without needing to del
Ada Lovegood 9 min read 
Ever noticed how confidential documents are moved around? You put them in sealed envelopes and mark them with that big red CONFIDENTIAL stamp and send them out. And they never get
Ava 8 min read 
How much does network reliability matter to you? Do you have any plans on how to tolerate high traffic volumes? Have you ever wondered how network administrators protect their syst
Ada Lovegood 10 min read 
Imagine an organization with a vast array of digital assets like servers, databases, applications, and network devices that are spread across different locations. This organization
Ada Lovegood 8 min read 
If you’ve ever googled something or tried to visit a website, then you’ve most probably encountered the NXDOMAIN DNS error response. Typically, this error is shown under the “This
Nick Silver 15 min read 
If you’ve spent any time online, you’ve likely heard the term “IP Address.” An IP address, or Internet Protocol address, is a unique identifier for each device connected to the int
Nick Silver 10 min read 
Any device that is connected to the Internet needs an IP address. Similar to how a house address differentiates your house from the other houses on the street, an IP address is a u
Nick Silver 9 min read 
Each and every device connected to the Internet communicates, locates, and interacts with other devices connected to the Internet through an IP address. This address is a unique se
Nick Silver 10 min read 
These days lots of cybersecurity threats are rapidly evolving and these threats put organizations in a vulnerable position. A single unpatched flaw in the organization can lead to
Ada Lovegood 10 min read 
As technology advances, threats against your organization’s digital infrastructure grow larger and more complex. Thankfully, the same can be said about cybersecurity measures aimed
Allan Van Kirk 9 min read 
In an ideally benevolent world, security would be the last thing you’d invest your time, money, and resources. However, as you keep your valuables in a safe and lock your doors to
Allan Van Kirk 8 min read 
Safeguarding your digital assets is a critical step to ensuring your organization’s security remains uncompromised. Thankfully, security measures to neutralize hackers’ schemes and
Allan Van Kirk 10 min read 
Brute force attacks are one of the oldest tricks in the hacker’s playbook, yet they remain incredibly effective. Picture someone tirelessly trying to guess the combination to your
Nick Silver 12 min read 
Any Linux user must know how to manage network connections efficiently. Managing network connections becomes even more important when you’re troubleshooting issues or monitoring tr
Ada Lovegood 7 min read 
💡 Note: Looking for a secure and high-performance VPS to set up your SSH SOCKS5 proxy? Check out Cloudzy’s Linux VPS, offering the speed and performance you need for proxy managem
Paulina Ritter 7 min read 
💡 Note: Check out Cloudzy’s Windows VPS, optimized for top-tier performance and security. Whether you’re setting up remote access or hosting applications, our VPS ensures seamless
Alex Robbins 10 min read 
Are you concerned about the safety of your digital assets in our hyper-connected world? In today’s age of constant connectivity, securing your online presence is non-negotiable. Fi
Ada Lovegood 11 min read 
💡 Note: Setting up a secure FTP server on Windows? Our Windows VPS hosting offers simplicity, security, and high performance for an effortless setup. Ensure your FTP server runs s
Allen 11 min read 
In the modern online world, unwanted traffic is nearly unavoidable. There have been many attempts to redirect unwanted traffic using a variety of different ways and methodologies.
Pius Bodenmann 8 min read 
💡 Note: Navigating complex firewall settings or RDP issues? Our Windows VPS provides a secure, reliable platform tailored to your security needs, ensuring smoother remote connecti
Alex Robbins 6 min read 
If you plan to boost your server’s security, you will need to change the SSH port from its default value. The default port number is a widely known fact and that makes it a securit
Alex Robbins 7 min read 
Want to boost your account security? Worried about the damages a hacker can do to your career and personal life by accessing your accounts? That’s exactly why Cybersecurity has bec
Alex Robbins 5 min read 
As technology advances with lightning speed, it improves the quality of life and the things that we can do on the internet. But at the same time, like all other times in human memo
Pius Bodenmann 14 min read 
IPsec is a group of protocols used for making security and authentication between two parties. On the contrary, SSL is a protocol for web browsers that encrypt, decrypt, and authen
Mary H 6 min read 
An antivirus server is a means of server protection that finds and eliminates major threats and malicious applications. Without an antivirus server, you risk losing critical data a
Paulina Ritter 9 min read 
Unauthorized access and hacking servers are serious threats, which is why you should implement a firewall as part of your network security technique. Knowing how to work with Iptab
Lily Carnell 14 min read 
With exploits and vulnerabilities revealed almost daily and reports of cyber-crimes increasing, security is on everyone’s minds. There are different ways you can go about improving
Alex Robbins 6 min read 
Whether an admin or a regular user, you most likely need to create regular backups of your files or sync them between several systems. If this task requires overwriting all files e
Lily Carnell 9 min read 
Active and passive are two modes that FTP can run in. Active FTP is the earliest mode of FTP, although today most connections are done through a Passive FTP method. But what are Pa
Matt Schmitt 7 min read 
The purpose of this guide is to document the steps I take to set up Wireguard and Unbound on a Netflix VPS to unblock Netflix titles available in certain locations, for example, I’
Allen 7 min read 
How to set up and install a PPTP VPN on CentOS 8 Step 1: Install PPP Installing PPTP completely depends on PPP and PPTPD packages. To do so, first, install the related package and
Matt Schmitt 4 min read 
Who doesn’t love a good firewall, right? Well, probably the hackers, but that’s exactly the point. Just as with everything else, there are good firewalls, and then there are better
Aliz 6 min read 