What server security do we need to have and run?

Howard · #1 (**permalink**) 10-26-09, 20:26

Just having a general question so thought of asking it here. I am using Windows and Linux dedicated servers and I have messed up my Linux dedicated server by n number of various software’s. The Windows however is a another story. I have installed a standard windows firewall but I don’t think its pretty enough..

On the linux ones I have:
CSF (firewall and Bruteforce Detection)
Changed ssh Port
rootkit running daily
Virus Checker Daily
tmp lock down

and a few more

So what security or protection do you run on your Windows and Linux servers?

Sean · #2 (**permalink**) 10-27-09, 18:23

You can secure Linux as well as Windows Dedicated server by following some important steps which are follows:

* You can set limit on the the number of users access to the database.

* You should encrypt your databases properly

* In order to encrypt databases thoroughly you can use phrases rather than passwords.

* You should update the passwords regularly.

Walter · #3 (**permalink**) 10-27-09, 20:11

For Linux there is so much more to security than a few programs. Also if you think relying on a firewall is good security then your wrong. You should secure your box as if there was no firewall and then take the firewall as a bonus first line of defense.

Franklin · #4 (**permalink**) 10-28-09, 19:53

On Linux I don't need to think on any of these...

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Originally Posted by Howard

CSF (firewall and Bruteforce Detection)
Changed ssh Port
rootkit running daily
Virus Checker Daily
tmp lock down
?

Howard · #5 (**permalink**) 10-28-09, 20:01

so what do you use or do you just run it native?