> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/imthenachoman/How-To-Secure-A-Linux-Server/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Helpful Links

> Additional resources, acknowledgments, and licensing information for the Linux Server Security guide

This page contains additional resources that may be helpful, acknowledgments for contributions to this guide, and licensing information.

## Helpful Links

### Security Tools and Scripts

<Card title="Server Init Harden" icon="github" href="https://github.com/pratiktri/server_init_harden">
  Bash script that automates several security tasks for new Linux servers, providing basic security hardening.
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### Related Resources

For more comprehensive security guidance, consider reviewing:

* **CIS Benchmarks**: Industry-standard security configuration guides
* **Your Distribution's Documentation**: Distribution-specific security recommendations
* **Security Communities**: Forums and communities focused on Linux security best practices

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## Acknowledgments

This guide has benefited from valuable feedback and contributions from the community. Special thanks to discussions and feedback from:

### Community Discussions

* [r/linuxquestions Discussion](https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxquestions/comments/aopzl7/new_guide_created_by_me_how_to_secure_a_linux/)
* [r/selfhosted Discussion](https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/aoxd4l/new_guide_created_by_me_how_to_secure_a_linux/)
* [Hacker News Discussion](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19177435#19178618)
* [r/linuxadmin Discussion](https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxadmin/comments/arx7xo/howtosecurealinuxserver_an_evolving_howto_guide/)
* [r/linux Discussion](https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/arx7st/howtosecurealinuxserver_an_evolving_howto_guide/)

### Related Projects

<Card title="How To Secure A Linux Server With Ansible" icon="github" href="https://github.com/moltenbit/How-To-Secure-A-Linux-Server-With-Ansible">
  Ansible playbooks implementation of this security guide by moltenbit
</Card>

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## Contributing

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* **Corrections or improvements**: Submit issues or pull requests
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## Support

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