Time spent manually checking servers and dashboards
-50% to -80% thanks to automated monitoring and alertsManaged service
Managed security layer for servers and self-hosted tools
If you manage your own servers, n8n, Baserow or other self-hosted apps, you don’t need a full SOC — you need practical, automated protection. FRAI sets up and runs a managed security layer: hardening, encrypted backups, login and intrusion monitoring, alerts and basic self-healing. No dashboards to learn, no extra work: you just get fewer incidents and more sleep.
Custom software built, operated, and improved by FRAI. AI is included only where it improves a defined workflow.
Risk of losing critical data
Strongly reduced through encrypted, tested backups and documented restore processesVisibility into who is accessing your systems
From almost none to clear, timely alerts for logins and suspicious attempts01 — The constraint
Problems We Solve
Recognize the operational friction before choosing another tool.
- 01
You rent VPS or cloud servers but are not a security expert.
- 02
You host tools like n8n, Baserow, portals or dashboards and worry about who logs in and from where.
- 03
Backups exist “somewhere” but nobody is fully sure they work or how to restore them.
- 04
Servers occasionally go down, disks fill up or SSL certificates expire without you noticing.
- 05
You want better security and observability, but big managed security services are too complex and too expensive.
02 — The system
What This Service Does for You
Designed as a maintainable operating capability, not a disconnected feature.
01
Practical security hardening for production servers
We apply proven hardening practices to your Linux-based infrastructure: firewall configuration, SSH protection, basic intrusion detection (e.g. fail2ban-style rules), secure defaults and system services tuned for your stack. No magic, just good hygiene implemented correctly and maintained by FRAI.
02
Encrypted backups and tested restore procedures
We design and implement automated, encrypted backups for your core assets: databases, volumes, configuration and critical files. Backups go to a safe, off-site location (S3-compatible storage, secondary servers or similar) with clear retention rules and documented, tested restore procedures.
03
Login & access monitoring across servers and portals
We deploy small, efficient agents that watch for logins and access events on SSH, admin panels, VPNs and selected web apps. You receive notifications when someone logs in from a new IP or at unusual times, so you always know who is inside and when.
04
Resource and incident alerts before things break
The system tracks key resources such as CPU, RAM, disk usage and service health. When thresholds are exceeded or a process fails, you receive a clear alert via your preferred channel (email, Slack, Telegram…). For selected services, we can also implement automatic restarts or self-healing logic.
05
SSL, certificates and basic network hygiene
We configure and monitor TLS certificates and basic reverse proxy rules (e.g. via Nginx or Traefik). This includes automatic certificate renewal, HTTP to HTTPS redirects and safe defaults for common web threats. You avoid the classic “site is down because the certificate expired” situation.
06
Fully managed by FRAI, integrated with your automation stack
FRAI designs, installs and maintains all scripts, agents and jobs. Everything is transparent, documented and aligned with your automation stack: n8n, Baserow, webhooks, internal tools or custom apps. You don’t manage security tooling — you just receive value and alerts when it matters.
03 — Delivery
How We Start Your Managed Security Layer
A visible sequence from scope to operation, with responsibility clear at every step.
- 01
Inventory of your current infrastructure
You tell us which servers, services and self-hosted tools you rely on (providers, IPs, domains, main applications and where critical data lives).
- 02
Security and reliability assessment
We review access methods, backup status, surface-level configuration and obvious risks. The goal is to understand what needs basic protection, monitoring and automation first.
- 03
Clear proposal and scope
You receive a concise plan: what we harden, where we add monitoring, how backups will work, what will trigger alerts, and a cost estimate for set-up and ongoing management.
- 04
Implementation of hardening, backups and monitoring
FRAI configures firewall rules, SSH security, encrypted backups, login watchers and resource monitoring. Where needed, we implement small self-healing scripts for critical services.
- 05
Testing of alerts and restore flows
We run controlled tests with you: trigger logins, simulate resource problems, perform a test restore and validate that you receive the right alerts and that recovery is realistic.
- 06
Go-live, documentation and ongoing maintenance
The system runs in the background. FRAI keeps scripts and configurations updated, adapts to changes in your stack and periodically reviews backup and security status.
04 — Commercial signal
Expected Results
Operating indicators and targets are defined against your baseline, scope, and measurement period.
Time spent manually checking servers and dashboards
Risk of losing critical data
Visibility into who is accessing your systems
Unplanned downtime from preventable issues
Operational burden
05 — Operating fit
Where the service connects and creates value
Integrations & Capabilities
Connected systems and capabilities
- 01
Security hardening and monitoring for VPS and cloud servers (e.g. Hetzner, OVH, DigitalOcean and similar).
- 02
Managed security layer for self-hosted tools like n8n, Baserow, internal dashboards or low-code platforms.
- 03
Login and access monitoring for SSH, VPNs and selected web applications.
- 04
Encrypted, automated backups with restore procedures to object storage or secondary servers.
- 05
Lightweight resource monitoring and incident alerts through email, Slack or Telegram.
- 06
Reverse proxy and SSL configuration for common stacks (Nginx, Traefik) with safe defaults.
- 07
Integration of alerts with your automation ecosystem (n8n workflows, internal notification systems).
- 08
All scripts, agents and orchestration maintained and updated by FRAI.
Best-fit use cases
- 01
You host your own automation stack (n8n, Baserow, custom APIs) and want a basic, reliable security and monitoring layer.
- 02
You run multiple VPS for clients or internal projects and need unified, simple monitoring, login alerts and backups.
- 03
You’ve already been surprised by a full disk, expired certificate or down service and want early warnings next time.
- 04
You need to comply with internal or client expectations around backups, basic security and incident visibility without hiring a full ops team.
- 05
You offer web or automation services and want FRAI to quietly handle server-side security and infrastructure hygiene.
- 06
You are a solo founder or small team who wants peace of mind: if something important breaks or looks suspicious, you want to know quickly.
06 — Commercial boundary
Where this service fits — and where it does not
A useful service page should make the buying boundary explicit before a proposal is discussed.
Best fit
- 01
A small number of business-critical servers or self-hosted applications needing hardening and operational ownership.
- 02
Teams that need monitored backups, patching, access alerts and documented recovery.
Not the right fit
- 01
A full enterprise SOC, 24/7 incident-response retainer or formal compliance certification.
- 02
Ordinary application hosting where the primary need is deployment and maintenance.
07 — Applied contexts
Examples by Sector
The same operating logic, adapted to the constraints and decisions of each sector.
Agencies & Freelancers
Protect client projects hosted on low-cost VPS: login monitoring, backups and SSL management without turning into a full DevOps team.
SaaS & Product Builders
Secure staging and production environments for early-stage SaaS with automatic backups and alerts when services fail or logins look unusual.
Professional Services
Law, accounting or advisory firms that run self-hosted portals, dashboards or document tools and need basic security and auditability.
E-commerce & Retail
Monitoring and backup of small custom services around the main store (price sync tools, feed generators, reporting dashboards).
Internal IT & Operations
Small internal teams that rely on a few key servers and want an external partner to maintain hardening, backups and alerts.
Automation-First Companies
Businesses already using n8n, RPA or custom automation who want the underlying servers and services to be more resilient and observable.
08 — Decision support
Comparisons
A practical view of what changes when the service is built around your workflow.
Doing nothing vs installing a security autopilot
- Staying manual: you only notice problems when something is down. — Autopilot: alerts before or as issues appear.
- Staying manual: backups are unclear and rarely tested. — Autopilot: explicit, encrypted backups with documented restore tests.
- Staying manual: you hope nobody is accessing systems unexpectedly. — Autopilot: concrete login and access visibility.
Generic managed hosting vs FRAI’s focused security layer
- Generic hosting: one-size-fits-all plans with little understanding of your automations. — FRAI: tailored to your specific stack (n8n, Baserow, custom bots).
- Generic hosting: you adapt to their tools and dashboards. — FRAI: we adapt to your workflows and preferred notification channels.
- Generic hosting: limited flexibility over scripts and configuration. — FRAI: transparent scripts and configurations you can inspect or extend.
Full SOC service vs a lightweight managed layer
- Full SOC: powerful but complex and expensive. — Lightweight layer: pragmatic protection for small teams.
- Full SOC: designed for large organisations with many endpoints. — Lightweight layer: focused on a few critical servers and apps.
- Full SOC: heavy onboarding and long contracts. — Lightweight layer: faster set-up with clear, limited scope and direct value.
09 — Before we start
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers to the questions that usually determine fit, scope, and responsibility.
01Do you hack or attack systems as part of this service?+
No. This is a purely defensive service. We work only on servers and services you own or manage, and we focus on configuration, monitoring, backups and alerts. No offensive security testing or unauthorised access attempts are involved.
02Is this a full 24/7 security operations centre (SOC)?+
No. This is a lightweight security and infrastructure autopilot tailored to small teams and self-hosted stacks. We provide practical hardening, backups, login monitoring and alerts — not a full enterprise SOC with large teams and complex tooling.
03Which providers and technologies do you support?+
We typically work with common VPS and cloud providers (such as Hetzner, OVH, DigitalOcean and similar) and standard Linux distributions. On top, we integrate easily with tools like n8n, Baserow, reverse proxies (Nginx, Traefik) and other self-hosted services.
04What access do you need to set this up?+
We usually require SSH access to the servers and, where relevant, access to panel or DNS to manage certificates and domains. Access is kept to the minimum needed, and everything we implement is documented and auditable.
05What happens if a server is compromised or a serious incident occurs?+
The goal of the system is to reduce that risk and provide earlier signals. If an incident occurs, we can help you interpret logs, verify backups and support initial recovery within the scope of our agreement, but we do not replace specialised incident response teams.
06How is pricing structured?+
There is usually an initial implementation fee based on the number of servers and services, followed by a monthly fee for monitoring, maintenance and adjustments. You always receive a clear proposal before we start.
07Do I need technical knowledge to use this?+
No. You do not have to manage security tools or dashboards. FRAI handles the technical work. You receive simple alerts, periodic summaries and clear instructions if you need to take action.
08How long does it take to implement?+
For a small infrastructure (one to three servers and a few key services), the initial implementation typically takes between 1 and 3 weeks, depending on complexity and your availability to test and validate.
The operating boundary
Let FRAI Run the Security Layer for Your Servers
You focus on building products and automations. FRAI designs, implements and maintains a practical security and infrastructure layer for your production stack: hardening, backups, monitoring and alerts.
No generic package. No disconnected pilot. One accountable path from scope to operation.