[gentoo-user] Re: Protecting my server against an individual

[James]

Grant <emailgrant <at> gmail.com> writes:

>
> It has come to my attention that a particular person I know may be
> intent on attacking my server/website in any way possible.  He doesn't
> know much about Linux but does know Windows.  What kind of things
> should I lock down to protect my remote hosted server?  I don't have
> time to get too crazy with security right now, but what kinds of
> simple tricks might this fellow learn by asking around on forums, etc?


Hello Grant,

I assuming your server is a web host and it only is using port 80 (http) traffic.

If so you can follow this iptables-newbie site and set up pretty good security
just on that server:

http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_Iptables_for_newbies#QuickStart

Others will suggest using one of the ebuilds found in /usr/portage/net-firewall

such as 'fwbuilder' or shorewall.

hth,

James



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