How to Install Mod_Security on a CentOS Server

Mod_Security is an application firewall designed to protect servers from various script exploits in web applications. It enhances server security by providing additional protection beyond the network firewall, helping server administrators defend against attacks.

Steps to Install Mod_Security on a CentOS Dedicated Server:

1. Add the ModSecurity Repository: Open the terminal and execute the following command to navigate to the repository directory:
   cd /etc/yum.repos.d
2. Create a New Repository File: Next, create a new file for the repository:
   touch utter_ramblings.repo
3. Edit the Repository File: Open the file you just created with a text editor like vi or nano, and add the following content:
   [utterramblings]
   name=Jason’s Utter Ramblings Repo
   baseurl=http://www.jasonlitka.com/media/EL$releasever/$basearch/
   enabled=1
   gpgcheck=1
   gpgkey=http://www.jasonlitka.com/media/RPM-GPG-KEY-jlitka
4. Install Mod_Security: After saving the file, run the following command to install the Mod_Security package:
   yum install mod_security
   This will install a working version of Mod_Security on your server, which can be used with the Apache web server.
5. Configure Mod_Security: Once installed, you can configure Mod_Security to suit your specific needs.

By installing Mod_Security through the yum repository, you ensure that it will receive automatic updates along with other system updates.

By now you will be able to install Mod_Security on CentOS Server.

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