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SWAG

A customized version of NGINX named "Secure Web Access Gateway" by Linuxserver.io
15
Aug
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How to Harden SWAG Nginx for an A+ Security Rating (2026 Guide)

Stop bots and brute-force attacks. Learn how to enable HSTS, harden Nginx headers, and configure Fail2ban Recidive in SWAG for an A+ security rating.
11 min read
01
May
A picture showing on the left side a real castle, and on the right it's being 'digitized' and in cyberspace with blue and purple accents and grids.

The Ultimate Homelab Security Guide (2026): Hardening SWAG, Authelia, and CrowdSec

Throughout my 20+ years in IT, I’ve consistently advocated for a layered and dynamic security approach – a strategy where
29 min read
28
Apr
Banner titled Securing Digital Infrastructure featuring SWAG and NGINX logos with a firewall shield icon on a digital circuit background.

Self-Hosting SWAG: The Ultimate NGINX Reverse Proxy Guide (2026 Edition)

Setting up a secure gateway for your homelab doesn't have to mean dealing with bulky web GUIs or
17 min read