On Wednesday, October 2, 2002, at 02:20 AM, Blacknight Solutions wrote: > At 21.51 01/10/2002 -0700, you wrote: >> To make it more secure from internet malices/ hackers, can any body have >> guidelines to follow. > > If you do a search in this list's archives, or those of > http://www.webhostingtalk.com/ you will find some good pointers on server > security. > As a general rule turning off services that you don't need and closing > unneeded ports is a good start. > Don't give out shell accounts unless you trust the user > > There's a lot of other small little things you can do ...
<http://www.average.org/cobalt/quick-security-guide.html> gives you a good checklist to start with. Bear in mind that it's just a start, security is something you always have to keep an eye on because the crackers are trying to find ways around the walls you put up. pjm _______________________________________________ cobalt-security mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://list.cobalt.com/mailman/listinfo/cobalt-security
