How To Secure Your Dedicated Server From Common Threats
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Security concerns now crop up in all areas of life especially as the number
breaches continue to rise. Even if you have a dedicated server, you cannot be
sure that your data is secure enough.
Breaching risks are always eminent but
with the right security precautions you can manage to enhance the security of
your dedicated server and maintain it at that. Some of the most common security
vulnerabilities suffered by dedicated servers include
Password breaches. Even though most business choose the
servers because their tight controlled security, hackers still manage to come
up with advanced tricks to damage or destroy data in your hosting account.
Malware risks are the other threats considering that
installing applications on the servers is easy. Malwares are able to copy even
your most confidential and sensitive databases putting your business at risk.
Denial of service or DoS attacks can also make your
server fail or render it unavailable through traffic overwhelms. It is very
possible for malicious computers to work in unity to waste hardware resources
through traffic flooding this damaging the experience your legitimate customers
get.
Looking at these vulnerabilities you could end up thinking
that there is really no way of securing your server but indeed there is
something you can do to tighten the security of your dedicated server. Some of
the simplest but very effective ways of securing your server include the
following.
Executing a
password policy that is vigorous
You should start by making sure that you change the
passwords as soon as you acquire new server. Having the set default password
running increases your risks.
After changing the passwords, you should also put
in measures to keep it protected like using a random combination of numbers,
symbols and case sensitive letters to create passwords.
Words directly linked
to your identity should be avoided and password changes done on a regular
basis.
Scanning
and testing on a regular basis
A dedicated server is more secure but you should be on toes
as far as security goes. A hosting provider offering ongoing scanning and tests
for vulnerability is likely to save you from attacks.
You on the other hand
should also check unexpected behaviors and test software on isolated secure
devices before you upload on your website.
Maintaining
your databases
It is one of the most important things you need to be doing
even if you have a dedicated server working for you. Protect your databases
from SQL injection especially when collecting sensitive client information.
You
can also enhance security by minimizing privileges database users have and
deleting data that is no longer needed or is unwanted. Interactions between
customers and your database should also be avoided if not necessary.
Updating
software on a regular basis
Outdated software is the last thing you should have on
dedicated servers. This is because it lacks security patches, protection and
updates needed for safekeeping of your information.
Ensure therefore that you
install new versions of your dedicated server software whenever available and
use security scans that are reliable to stay protected and updated.
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