Security Basics

[harsonrobkus]

Hi.

A am setting up a dedicated server for the first time using WHM + Cpanel.

Could anyone please advise on what security measures need to be taken?

Thanks a lot

[kernow]

Check this 10 Tips for making your cPanel and WHM servers more secure - cPanel Inc.

[cPanelDavidG]

Also check out the 11.25 recommended security settings PDF: http://docs.cpanel.net/twiki/pub/All...d_settings.pdf (PDF)

[brianoz]

You might want to hike on over to ConfigServer Services and get them to harden your server. Money well spent, even after 6 years I still use these guys.

They have a list there describing what they do, well worth it. Also get cxs while you're there - upload scanner - think it's free with their hardening package. Their anti-spam (Mailscanner) package rocks too, almost no spam gets through.