Linux server security audit for exposed, unmanaged or business-critical servers
YourServerAudit reviews Linux servers for exposed services, outdated components, weak access controls, firewall issues, mail abuse risks, suspicious activity and backup gaps. You receive a focused server audit report with clear remediation steps.
What we check
A working server is not always a safe server. We identify risky services, weak access controls and missing hardening before they become incidents.
Operating system version and update status
Kernel and system configuration
SSH configuration and root access
Users, sudo and access controls
Firewall rules and open ports
Running services and processes
Web server (Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed)
PHP and runtime versions
Database exposure and access
Mail services and queue
Cron jobs and scheduled tasks
System and application logs
Malware indicators and suspicious processes
Backup status and recovery readiness
SSL/TLS configuration
Monitoring gaps
Common reasons to request a server audit
Server sends spam
Your server is sending unsolicited email, mail queues are full, or your IPs have been blacklisted.
Unknown open ports
Services are listening on ports you did not configure. You need to know what is exposed and why.
Old unmanaged VPS
A VPS has been running for months or years without proper maintenance, updates or review.
Suspicious processes
Unknown processes, high CPU usage, unexpected outbound connections or modified system files.
WordPress infections
Web shells, injected code or malware found on sites hosted on the server.
SSH brute-force attempts
Repeated login attempts in auth logs. You need to verify no compromise occurred and harden access.
No known backup status
You are not sure if backups exist, where they are stored, or if they can be restored.
Migration to production
A server is about to go live and needs a security review before handling real traffic.
Takeover from another provider
You inherited a server from a previous team or provider and need to understand its current state.
What you receive
Know what your server exposes to the Internet.
- Server risk report
- Exposed service list
- Urgent issues identified
- Hardening recommendations
- Cleanup and remediation quote
- Priority order for fixes
- Optional follow-up review
- Optional managed monitoring
Frequently asked questions
What is a server audit?
A server audit is a technical review of a server's configuration, exposed services, access controls, updates, logs, web stack, mail services and backup risks.
Do you need root access?
For a full server audit, privileged access is usually required. A limited external review can be performed without access, but it will not provide the same depth.
Can you audit an unmanaged VPS?
Yes. YourServerAudit is suitable for unmanaged VPS and dedicated servers where the owner needs an independent technical review.
Can you fix the issues?
Limited remediation may be included in some packages. Larger changes are quoted separately after the audit.
Do you handle active compromises?
Emergency server reviews are available subject to availability. These can help triage spam, malware, blacklists, suspicious services and signs of compromise.
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