Building and Securing Web Servers
Building and Securing Web Servers Web sites run on servers that must be reliable, fast, and safe. This guide covers practical steps to build a solid starting point and keep it protected. The focus is on common Linux deployments, but the ideas apply broadly. Start with a solid base Choose a respected web server such as Nginx or Apache, and install the latest stable release. Keep the operating system minimal and up to date. Enable automatic security updates and disable unused services to reduce the attack surface. Use a non-root admin workflow and separate user permissions for deployment. ...