Your Home Server Is Probably a Security Risk

Self-hosting is powerful, but if you’re running a home server without basic security habits, you might be creating a bigger problem than the one you were trying to solve. In this video, I walk through practical Linux homelab security basics for beginners, including updates, SSH hardening, firewalls, VPN-only access, reverse proxies, Docker security, backups, monitoring, and why you should not expose services too early. Rocky Linux Supported by CIQ: https://ciq.com/products/rocky-linux/ CompTIA Linux+ Certifcation Course https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjuNew2L8Y5eDuBAzDFnAZ5Yz_1KXFgr1&si=ohY10h4JupD60CPR Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe if you enjoyed the video! Also, if you are interested in more Linux content, please consider becoming a channel member so I can continue to produce great content! ✔️RECOMMENDED LINUX BOOKLIST ------------------------------- Linux Pocket Guide: Essential Commands: https://amzn.to/3xGPvsK CompTIA Linux+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide: Exam XK0-004 https://amzn.to/3uQ3wmh 101 Labs - CompTIA Linux+ https://amzn.to/3vtj7rb How Linux Works: What Every Superuser Should Know https://amzn.to/3vrLkOO Linux Bible https://amzn.to/3rwEkPH ✔️SOCIAL NETWORKS ------------------------------- KeepItTechie: https://keepittechie.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeepItTechie Twitter: https://twitter.com/keepittechie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepittechie/ Discord: https://discord.gg/RjZWuyd -------------------------------- ✔️RECORDING EQUIPMENT ------------------------------- Insta360 4K Webcam - https://amzn.to/3RddfgZ Rode Procaster Microphone - https://amzn.to/42RSInF RØDE RØDECaster Duo - https://amzn.to/4ct1T1X Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator - https://amzn.to/4ic7BXv Logitech LED Streaming Light - https://amzn.to/4j7Z8FT -------------------------------- #Linux #HomeServer #Homelab #SelfHosting #Cybersecurity #UbuntuServer #Docker #Nextcloud #OpenSource #keepittechie 00:00 Introduction to Home Server Security 02:18 Why Self-Hosting Changes Your Responsibility 05:23 Stop Exposing Services Too Early 08:31 Beginner Home Server Security Checklist 12:30 Practical Ubuntu Security Checks 15:15 Enabling and Checking UFW Firewall 17:34 User Accounts and SSH Hardening 20:43 Backups Are Part of Security 22:56 Simple Monitoring for Home Servers 25:04 Common Home Network Security Misconceptions 29:40 Secure Your Home Lab Before Exposing Services 31:24 Final Thoughts