Lately, we have been talking a lot about dedicated server security. It is a huge issue for most webmasters, because security on any internet sphere is never absolute. There will always be hackers and spammers looking to bring your machine down, so the more you do to fight them, the better your chances are that you will deter them from further attacks.
First, find yourself a reliable dedicated server host that you can call or email for technical support. Second, install APF firewall on your dedicated server to manage your level of server protection. Third, you’ll want to implement security features like installing BFD to check for brute force hack attempts.
Installing BFD is the first step of this two part tutorial. Make sure you already have APF firewall installed or this won’t work!
1. Login to the root and cd root/downloads (AKA: wherever you store your files).
2. Use the SSH command of wget as follows:
wget http://www.rfxnetworks.com/downloads/bfd-current.tar.gz
3. Use the SSH command of tar as follows:
tar –xvzf bfd-current.tar.gz
4. Use the SSH command of cd as follows:
cd bfd-0.7
5. Run the ./install.sh file. Once this is complete, you’ll receive the following message that alerts to you a proper installation:
.: BFD installed
Install path: /usr/local/bfd
Config path: /usr/local/bfd/conf.bfd
Executable path: /usr/local/sbin/bfd
The next step of Enabling BFD to enable blocking of brute force attacks will be covered in an additional tutorial.
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