Secure Network Architecture for Home-Based Trading & Server Ops

Introduction: Shielding Critical Infrastructure Running 24/7 operations from a home base – whether it’s autonomous trading algorithms or personal management applications – demands more than consumer-grade network hygiene. We’ll cover segmenting your network to contain threats, hardening the perimeter (your router), and securing the endpoints (your servers – be they Raspberry Pis, standard PCs running Ubuntu, or even renterprise gear like Dell or IBM servers you might have… acquired). The goal is maximizing uptime and integrity while minimizing exposure (and money expenditure). Network Architecture: Segmentation is Non-Negotiable A flat network where your trading rig, your blog server, your smart lightbulb, and your personal laptop all share the same broadcast domain is an invitation for disaster. One compromised IoT device could become a pivot point to critical systems. Segmentation limits the blast radius. ...

April 25, 2025 · 8 min · Josep Oriol Carné