Security in Dedicated servers

[marshal]

Dedicated hosting server providers utilize extreme security measures to ensure the safety of data stored on their network of servers. Providers will often deploy various software programs for scanning systems and networks for obtrusive invaders, spammers, hackers, and other harmful problems such as Trojans, worms, and crashers (Sending multiple connections). Linux and Windows use different software for security protection.

[carolynccourtney]

When you are hosting on a dedicated server then there are many things you should know about improving security. For example, if you use FTP server, which many of us. Make sure that only allowed when in use. If not, then turn it off. Left allowed could attract a hacker, it would be one of those holes that you mentioned.

[tsak]

1) Change SSH port from 22 to an other
2) Use SSH Keys to login and no password
3) Add a firewall even if it is a software firewall

Some basic things

[Omkar5050]

Thank You very Much for this great information as it will help many persons going for a dedicated server... it will surely help a lot....

[prashant0072]

Thanks for sharing this info with us and hopping more from you.

[taufikflurry]

When you are hosting on a dedicated server then there are many things you should know about improving security. For example, if you use FTP server, which many of us. Make sure that only allowed when in use. If not, then turn it off. Left allowed could attract a hacker, it would be one of those holes that you mentioned.

I agree with him you must also look which firewall will be good for your server which help you to protect in good ways