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Command Center Kickoff: Building DFG’s Self-Hosted Fortress

April 15, 2025

Today, we moved from plans to purchase. The hardware for Digital Fortifications Group’s NSA-level infrastructure has been ordered — from core servers to rack gear. This post recaps what we bought, why we chose it, and how it fits into our mission to build the most secure self-hosted command center possible. Bonus: Merlin gives his take.

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How I Built a Self-Hosted PHP + MySQL Blog from Scratch

April 10, 2025

A behind-the-scenes look at how I created and hosted my own custom blog platform using PHP, MySQL, and zero bloat. Fully owned, fully secure, and exactly how I want it.

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Looking Under the Hood: How Nmap Scans Compare to Car Inspections

April 10, 2025

Nmap scanning styles explained through car inspection metaphors — from stealthy SYN peeks to full diagnostic Aggressive scans.

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