Lockdown that server!
February 9th, 2007
One of the first things you should do after purchasing / leasing a dedicated server is to secure it!
There are many companies out there that offer this as a service. One I suggest to stay AWAY from is RFX Networks, while they offer great free software they will take your money and not configure your server. Personally I lost $25 to these jokers who never returned my phone calls, e-mails or forum PMs.
Anyway, some basics you should do are:
- install a firewall
- install brute force detection
- disable telnet
- force SSH protocol 2 on one IP and port
- Install a root kit hunter
- enable suexec on cpanel
- tweak cpanel security configurations
There are MANY more things you can/should do to harden your server but this is a great starting point.
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