Created comprehensive security hardening guide (500+ lines): Defense-in-Depth Strategy: - Layer 1: Fail2Ban auto-banning - Layer 2: SSH key-only authentication - Layer 3: UFW firewall optimization 5-Phase Deployment (1 hour total): - Phase 1: Test SSH key access (CRITICAL - prevents lockout) - Phase 2: Install and configure Fail2Ban (20 min) - Phase 3: SSH hardening (20 min) - Phase 4: UFW firewall review (15 min) - Phase 5: Additional security (automatic updates, AIDE) Security Features: - Fail2Ban monitors SSH, Nginx, bad bots - SSH: Key-only auth, MaxAuthTries=3, rate limiting - UFW: Management IP whitelist, unnecessary ports closed - Automatic security updates - File integrity checking (AIDE) Critical Safety Measures: - Mandatory SSH key testing before disabling passwords - Keep session open while testing - Backup access via console/IPMI - Step-by-step verification at each phase - Comprehensive troubleshooting (lockout recovery) Monitoring & Maintenance: - Daily: Check Fail2Ban bans and auth logs - Weekly: Review UFW logs and security updates - Monthly: AIDE file integrity check Ready to deploy when SSH access available. Risk level: MEDIUM (can lock out if keys not tested) Task: Command Center Security Hardening (Tier 1) FFG-STD-002 compliant
Firefrost: The Eternal Skyforge - Flagship Modpack
Status: Planning Complete
Priority: Tier 3 - Content Creation
Time: 20-40 hours (iterative development)
Last Updated: 2026-02-17
Overview
Custom Create-focused modpack that embodies the Fire + Frost philosophy through gameplay. Players master weapon forging and factory automation in a skyblock environment.
Theme: "Where Steel Meets Steam, Legends Are Forged"
Core Concept
- Setting: Skyblock world with floating ancient forges
- Gameplay: Automate legendary weapon production using Create
- Progression: 5 weapon tiers from Apprentice to Mythic
- Paths: Fire (competition/combat) vs Frost (engineering/precision)
Key Features
- Create automation as core mechanic
- Custom weapon crafting system (Tetra or Tinkers)
- Dual progression paths (Fire competitive, Frost collaborative)
- Leaderboards and challenges
- Multiplayer co-op and PvP
- 3-phase progression (20-40 hours total)
Documentation
Complete design document: design-document.md
Contains:
- Full gameplay design
- Mod list and technical specs
- 3-phase progression system
- Weapon tiers and crafting
- Factory templates
- Quest design
- Development roadmap (4-5 months)
- Marketing strategy
Success Criteria
- ✅ Design document complete
- ⏳ Phase 1: Core setup (2 weeks)
- ⏳ Phase 2: Recipe development (3 weeks)
- ⏳ Phase 3: Questing (3 weeks)
- ⏳ Phase 4: Polish & balance (4 weeks)
- ⏳ Phase 5: Beta testing (4 weeks)
- ⏳ Phase 6: Launch
Target: 10,000+ downloads in 6 months
Fire + Frost + Foundation = Where Love Builds Legacy 💙🔥❄️