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I'll soon be switching to a new server with CloudWeb.com - who can set you up with a scalable (resource-wise) self-managed server with:

  • CentOS 5 (64-bit)
  • CPanel/WHM

At that point, it's on me to customize the default install accordingly, and manage it (unless I want to pay $75/month). Although I'm considering it, I'd much rather LEARN how to do this myself, of course.

So, has anyone got good links to guides for security in things like:

  • PHP Configuration (PHP.ini)
  • PHP Session Handling (what do I change from default right off the bat?)
  • CPanel / WHM configuration
  • SSL Certs (install WHM, or do it in CPanel?)
  • Etc...
  • Firewall Management / Ports

I'm thinking there has GOT to be some threads like this in StackOverflow with good solutions, but also good reading online, however I've yet to find anything too great...

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For security have a look at serverfault.com/questions/212269/… – Iain♦ Apr 15 '11 at 8:45
@TiZon, thanks for the migrate, I was getting mad I wasn't getting answers over at stackoverflow.. ha! @Lain, thanks, this will be a start. Anyone else? – Shackrock Apr 15 '11 at 19:48
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Check out the free scripts from ConfigServer. They have a good firewall management interface, an improved security scanner that can recommend a number of ways to lock your server down, and some other great tools.

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