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Harden Linux servers and deploy LAMP or LEMP stacks with JShielder’s security script.
About JShielder
JShielder is an open source Bash script for Linux servers. It automates server hardening and installation of packages needed to host web applications. The script follows CIS Benchmark guidance to establish a secure configuration.
You run the script as root with ./jshielder.sh. It can update the system, configure hostname and timezone, create an admin user, set up RSA keys, configure SSH and iptables, and install tools such as fail2ban, Rootkit Hunter, and auditd. It also deploys LAMP or LEMP stacks, including Apache, Nginx, MySQL, and PHP with ModSecurity and the OWASP Core Rule Set.
It lists support for Ubuntu Server 16.04 LTS and 18.04 LTS, with CentOS 7 under development. It suits system administrators and developers who deploy web applications on Linux servers.
Key features
- Automates Linux server hardening via Bash script
- Deploys secure LAMP and LEMP stacks
- Configures SSH, iptables, and fail2ban protection
- Installs ModSecurity with OWASP Core Rule Set
- Applies CIS Benchmark hardening steps
- Creates non-root admin user with RSA keys
Best for: System administrators and developers who deploy web applications on Ubuntu Linux servers.
Good for
- Open source Bash script
- Automates LAMP and LEMP deployment
- Follows CIS Benchmark guidance
- Covers SSH, firewall, and monitoring tools
Watch out for
- Supports only Ubuntu 16.04 and 18.04, with CentOS 7 under development
- Must be run as the root user
JShielder at a glance
- Website
- github.com/Jsitech/JShielder
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Desktop & OS Privacy
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Good for
- Developers
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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JShielder FAQ
What is JShielder?
It is an open source Bash script that hardens Linux servers and deploys LAMP or LEMP stacks for hosting web applications.
How do you run JShielder?
Run `./jshielder.sh` as the root user.
Which Linux distributions does JShielder support?
It lists Ubuntu Server 16.04 LTS and 18.04 LTS, with CentOS 7 under development.
Does JShielder follow CIS Benchmark?
Yes, it includes hardening steps and a separate script following CIS Benchmark guidance.
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