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Key Security Measures For Your Linux Web Server Configuration

Calendar Jan 15, 2013 • User Avatar Anthony Pell
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With the significant prevalence of Linux web servers globally, security is often touted as a strength of the platform for such a purpose. However, a Linux based web server is only as secure as its configuration and very often many are quite vulnerable to compromise. While specific configurations vary wildly due to environments or specific use, there are various general steps that can be taken to insure basic security considerations are in place.

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