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Disaster Recovery for Norwegian Infrastructure: The 2023 Playbook

Backups are not a strategy. We analyze RTO/RPO calculation, GDPR compliance under Datatilsynet guidelines, and why high-IOPS NVMe storage is critical for restoration times.

Zero-Trust Architecture: Why Your "Secure" VPN is Actually a Backdoor

The castle-and-moat security model is dead. In this guide, we dismantle the perimeter and build a true Zero-Trust environment using mTLS, WireGuard, and strict identity governance on Norwegian infrastructure.

Hardening Containers in 2023: Production-Grade Security for Norwegian Infrastructure

Container isolation is a myth without proper configuration. From dropping capabilities to navigating Datatilsynet requirements, here is the battle-tested guide to securing Docker and Kubernetes workloads on bare-metal capable VPS.

Kill the VPN: A Pragmatic Guide to Zero-Trust Architecture in Norway (2023 Edition)

Perimeter security is a hallucination. In this deep dive, we dismantle the traditional VPN model and build a Zero-Trust architecture using WireGuard, mTLS, and SSH certificates, specifically tailored for GDPR-compliant deployments in the Nordic region.

Zero-Trust Architecture on Linux: A Pragmatic Implementation Guide for Nordic Infrastructure

The 'castle-and-moat' security model is dead. This guide details how to implement Zero-Trust using WireGuard micro-segmentation, Nginx mTLS, and rigorous access controls on KVM-based infrastructure, tailored for Norwegian GDPR compliance.

Disaster Recovery in a Post-Schrems II World: A Norwegian CTO’s Guide to Resilience

Data sovereignty is no longer optional. Learn how to architect a compliant, low-latency Disaster Recovery strategy that keeps Datatilsynet happy and your RTO near zero, using purely Norwegian infrastructure.

Automating Security Compliance: Surviving the Datatilsynet Audit with Infrastructure as Code

Manual security checklists are a liability. Learn how to automate GDPR and CIS compliance on Norwegian VPS infrastructure using Ansible and OpenSCAP.

Implementing Zero-Trust on Linux VPS: Compliance & Security for Norwegian CTOs

The perimeter is dead. Learn how to architect a Zero-Trust environment using WireGuard, mTLS, and nftables to satisfy Datatilsynet requirements and secure your infrastructure in a post-Schrems II landscape.

Container Security is a Broken Window: Hardening Guide for 2023

Default container configurations are a liability. From discarding root privileges to enforcing rigorous network policies, this guide details the exact steps to secure your Norwegian infrastructure against supply chain attacks and runtime threats.

Stop Running as Root: The Battle-Tested Guide to Container Security in 2023

Containers aren't magic boxes; they're just processes. Learn how to lock down your Docker and Kubernetes workloads against privilege escalation, supply chain attacks, and runtime threats while adhering to Norwegian compliance standards.

Automating GDPR Compliance: From Chaos to Code in a Post-Schrems II World

Manual security audits are a liability. Learn how to automate compliance on Norwegian infrastructure using Ansible, OpenSCAP, and Terraform. A technical guide for CTOs who value sleep.

Automating Security Compliance: A CTO’s Guide to Surviving GDPR in 2023

Stop fearing Datatilsynet. Learn how to automate server hardening using Ansible and OpenSCAP, ensuring your infrastructure meets CIS benchmarks while keeping data strictly within Norwegian borders.

Automating Compliance: Why Manual Audits Are a Liability (And How to Fix It with OpenSCAP)

Stop relying on spreadsheets for GDPR compliance. Learn how to implement 'Compliance as Code' using OpenSCAP and Ansible on a Norwegian VPS infrastructure.

Disaster Recovery in a Post-Schrems II World: A CTO's Guide to Survival in Norway

Ransomware doesn't care about your uptime SLA. Here is a pragmatic, GDPR-compliant disaster recovery strategy using immutable backups, infrastructure-as-code, and Norwegian data sovereignty.

Zero-Trust Architecture on Linux: A Practical Guide for Norwegian Ops

Perimeter security is dead. Learn how to implement a true Zero-Trust model using mTLS, WireGuard, and SSH CAs on Linux infrastructure, specifically tailored for GDPR compliance and Norwegian data sovereignty.

Automating Security Compliance for Norwegian Infrastructure: A CTO’s Guide to CIS & GDPR

Manual security hardening is a liability. Learn how to automate Linux compliance using OpenSCAP and Ansible while navigating Norwegian data residency requirements.

Your Containers Are Leaking: Hardening Docker & Kubernetes for Production in 2023

I recently watched a 'secure' cluster get owned in under five minutes due to a default capability. Here is the battle-tested guide to container security, focusing on rootless execution, immutable filesystems, and why hosting jurisdiction in Norway is your last line of defense.

Automating GDPR & CIS Compliance: A CTO’s Guide to Infrastructure as Code in Norway

Manual compliance audits are a liability in the post-Schrems II era. Learn how to automate security controls using Terraform, OpenSCAP, and Ansible on sovereign Norwegian infrastructure.

Zero-Trust Architecture: A Pragmatic Implementation Guide for Norwegian Infrastructure

The perimeter is dead. Learn how to implement a Zero-Trust security model using mTLS, micro-segmentation, and rigorous identity verification while adhering to strict Norwegian data sovereignty laws.

Zero-Trust Architecture in 2023: Implementing Micro-Segmentation on Norwegian Infrastructure

The 'castle and moat' security model is dead. Learn how to implement a true Zero-Trust strategy using mTLS, WireGuard, and strict KVM isolation compliant with Datatilsynet standards.

Compliance as Code: Automating CIS Benchmarks & GDPR Technical Safeguards in 2023

Stop fearing the auditor. A battle-tested guide to automating security compliance using OpenSCAP and Ansible on Norwegian infrastructure, ensuring you survive Datatilsynet scrutiny without burning out your SysAdmins.

Zero-Trust Architecture on Linux: Why Your VPN Is Just a Glorified Backdoor

Perimeter security is dead. Learn how to implement a true Zero-Trust model using WireGuard, mTLS, and Nginx on Linux infrastructure without relying on legacy VPNs. Optimized for Norwegian data sovereignty compliance.

Container Security in 2023: Stop Running Root in Production

A battle-hardened guide to locking down Docker and Kubernetes in Norwegian infrastructure. We analyze rootless execution, read-only filesystems, and why your choice of KVM virtualization matters for GDPR compliance.

Automating Security Compliance: A DevOps Guide to Surviving GDPR & CIS Benchmarks in Norway

Stop manually hardening servers. Learn how to automate CIS benchmarks using Ansible and OpenSCAP, ensuring your Norwegian VPS infrastructure meets strict GDPR and Datatilsynet standards.

Implementing Zero-Trust Architecture in Post-Schrems II Norway: A Pragmatic CTO's Guide

The 'castle-and-moat' security strategy is dead. Learn how to implement a Zero-Trust model using mTLS, WireGuard, and OIDC on Norwegian infrastructure to satisfy Datatilsynet and secure your perimeter-less network.

Disaster Recovery in the Post-Schrems II Era: Why Your 'Cloud' Backup Strategy Will Fail Audit (and Production)

Backups are a liability; recovery is an asset. A technical deep-dive into architecting compliant, high-speed Disaster Recovery systems in Norway using 2023 standards, featuring KVM isolation, immutable storage, and local NVMe infrastructure.

Zero-Trust Architecture on Linux: Beyond the Marketing Hype (Implementation Guide 2023)

Perimeter security is dead. Learn how to implement a true Zero-Trust model using WireGuard, mTLS, and SSH Certified Authorities on KVM infrastructure in Norway.

Zero-Trust Architecture on Bare-Metal VDS: Surviving the Post-Perimeter Reality in Norway

The 'Castle and Moat' security model is dead. In a post-Schrems II world, relying on firewalls alone is negligence. Here is how to implement a true Zero-Trust network using WireGuard, SSH Certificates, and CoolVDS infrastructure.

Zero-Trust Architecture: Implementing mTLS and Micro-segmentation on Linux

The 'Castle and Moat' security model is dead. Learn how to implement true Zero-Trust principles using Nginx mTLS, WireGuard, and nftables to secure your Norwegian VPS infrastructure against lateral movement.

Zero-Trust Architecture on Linux: A Practical Guide for Norwegian DevOps

The 'castle and moat' security model is dead. Learn how to implement genuine Zero-Trust using mTLS, WireGuard, and SSH Certificates on your VPS infrastructure, fully compliant with GDPR and Datatilsynet requirements.