# Overview

Welcome to the Cardsec guide. This content is specifically for stake pool operators running Cardano node on linux servers.

## What is Cardsec?

Cardsec is a self-audit toolkit designed specifically for stake pool operators to help them install Cardano node and maintain the security of their servers in an easy manner. Our goal is to prioritize security among SPOs.\
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We have developed an easy to install python package for Linux servers. It is available on our Github repository. 

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We are a fund6 catalyst funded proposal under **Disaster: When all is at stake** category
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We have reapplied for fund7 for further development of our tool. You can check it out under the [roadmap](/cardsec/roadmap.md) section.

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## Why is it needed?

Cardano node runs on linux machines and they can have security flaws. If exploited it can result in a full stake pool takeover which can be disastrous for the pool operator and delegators may lose their rewards. We are focusing on server and network security of these stake pools so we can provide a safe environment for both stake pool operators and delegators.

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Follow our handy guides to get started on the functionalities as soon as possible:

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[Getting started](/cardsec/guides/getting-started.md)
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[Features](/cardsec/guides/features.md)
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[Personal Security](/cardsec/guides/personal-security.md)
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Our future goal is to create a portal to display the security strength of SPOs and their self-audit results. Provide a personalized service to SPOs to get an independent audit and support for their Stakepools. Developing a rating system according to the security strength. Check the [roadmap](/cardsec/roadmap.md) for more.
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