Which Security Softwares Should i install In New Dedicated Server

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Which Security Softwares Should i install In New Dedicated Server

fsmobilez

12:17 pm on Dec 21, 2008 (gmt 0)

I want to know that i have purchased a new dedicated server and i dont know which security softwares should i install in my server to avoid abuse or hackers cant access my site

I mean i want to make my server as secures as much possible

I know about
Sohusin
APF and BFD
Chrootkit
Rootkit Hunter
Clamav
mod_security,
DDOS deflate,

Will u plz post the names of all security softwares which i must install to secure the server

Thanks

jeffatrackaid

11:00 pm on Jan 14, 2009 (gmt 0)

Most of the software listed does little to bolster real security. Security is not a one-time step but an ongoing process. Personally I find APF and BFD over kills for many installations. Chkrootkit is largely outdated. Thinks like anti-ddos should only be deployed if you are having a ddos attack and if it is a series dos attack those tools will do you little good.

We restrict root login to keys only and setup the wheel group to only let specific users access root. This combined with a good firewall rule set and keeping the system updated will go a long way in keeping the system secure.

Mod security is very powerful if properly deployed but the default rules do not apply to many situations.

Lastly, be sure to remove any software you don't need from the server.