[QUESTION]Dedicated Server Protection

[iAslana]

Hello guys,

I was wondering if I need any anti virus or protection on my dedicated server that I will get tomorrow, I want my server to be secure so you guys know if I need some programs or not?

Please let me know, I would really appreciate since my server is making a really quick progress.


Thanks in advance,

[bottomy]

You should get firewall and anti virus. And just make sure all user input is validated and checked, change the SQL db password often, don't let people on your team have access to the server unless you fully trust them, and make sure programs you are using are updated and check to see if any exploits have been found for that particular version.

[pieter]

1) dont use xampp or preinstalled 1clicks just so u know what is and isnt installed
2) dont leave testing files like register.php or osds in a folder open to public (atleast .htpassword the dirs u have test php scripts)
3) sql inject protect any variable that goes into a query somewhere in your scripts (not only form fields but also cookie values and url get;s
4) restrict IP access to remote dekstop
5) read my performance guide on DKU
6) never run web-scripts as SA! create a new user in sql and only give it the rights it needs (u don't want to know how many servers still listen to the good old shutdown(); command)
7) create hourly incremental backups of the database or better yet (atleast i do) replicate all to a 2nd sql server
8) antivirusscan anything you want to run on your server using
installing antivirus on the dedi only slows things down
9) if u know any ask a friend with the knowledge of things to try and hack your server and report to you what he thinks isnt secure enough
10) before installing or using 3rd party utilities on your server go through their source first and look what it all does
11) once u got famillair with all the needed ports enable firewall and only open needed ports to the public (web / gameport / rdp)

[[DEV]Sukey]

Best thing is, Dont use as OS on your Root, Any Microsoft ;p Easiest OS to hack which was ever developed Hee ...
90% of All Hackers worldwide hacks over Microsoft OS

Use Debian OS for example ... It raises up the Security against Micro. OS a lot !
With the right proggs and tools should be everything fine ... !

[҉ THT ҉]

It dont care, if a hacker want hack you he will do it!

[Zombe]

Originally Posted by [GM]iHacker

It dont care, if a hacker want hack you he will do it!

Wrong, much?

[iAslana]

Originally Posted by [GM]iHacker

It dont care, if a hacker want hack you he will do it!

But I like to **** off the hackers during there progress.

Thank you pieter for the usefull information!

[҉ THT ҉]

Originally Posted by Zombe

Wrong, much?

what do you mean?

[~Kakkarot~]

Originally Posted by [GM]iHacker

what do you mean?

Zombe is the one setting up all the protections. If you have any fresh ideas on how to protecta private server then by all means feel free to share.

[Zombe]

Tip nr.1: Don't go into random websites that someone tells you, and you won't get RATs in your PC, right, Aslana? xD

[iAslana]

Originally Posted by Zombe

Tip nr.1: Don't go into random websites that someone tells you, and you won't get RATs in your PC, right, Aslana? xD

Shutup, I reinstalled XD Don't make fun of me or I tell Jojo to block you.

Anyway any suggestions further?