Self-hosted service review without storing secrets
Readers running local services who need a periodic review of versions, permissions, exposure, accounts, and backup posture.
Criteria
- Track what the service is for, where it runs, how it updates, what data it stores, and whether it is internet-reachable.
- Record account and 2FA/passkey posture as review status only; do not put passwords, recovery codes, or secret URLs in the register.
- Tie each service to backup and restore evidence before treating it as operationally safe.
Limitations
This guide covers security hygiene and operational notes. It does not replace project documentation, threat modeling, or professional security review.
Primary sources
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