Security Advice

**deastwood** · December 5th, 2006, 7:18 PM

Hi guys, I don't host with Surpass anymore due to a requirement to be based in the UK, because of this I had to go unmanaged to get a decent price, its like being put in the middle of a swimming pool and not being able to swim. Anyway i have learnt a lot since september and have a few recommendations.

Don't use apf/bfd, use csf/lfd

http://www.configserver.com/cp/csf.html

Brilliant system that integrates straight into your whm, and runs security audits on your site telling you how secure everything is (i can post screenys if people want). The customization and user friendliness is second to one and the alerts when someone gets blocked for certain things are brilliant.

Anyway definately recommend that.

Also a few other little programs that configserver offer (i have to love these guys as they are all free)

http://www.configserver.com/cp/cse.html - allows you to do ssh commands through whm, brilliant and saves time

http://www.configserver.com/cp/cmm.html - gives you control of all email accounts on the whole server in one place.

there are a few other things he does but cost and i dont want to sound like im spamming for them, found all about this on the cpanel forums, its definately useful to register there if you own your own server.

Anyway if you have any questions about the firewall post because being a newb at this stuff i definately think it is far superior to apf/bfd.

Thanks again for everything surpass.

**Kayla** · December 5th, 2006, 7:23 PM

deastwood, it's good to see you back!

I have to agree, the guys at ConfigServer are geniuses aren't they, and generous ones!

**deastwood** · December 5th, 2006, 7:27 PM

Hi Kayla, nice to see you too, hope things are well in the sunny US of A for you! Drop in from time to time but work and partying is keeping me pretty busy!

I reckon they should make their own control panel, would rock! They are so helpful when you have problems with there stuff to!

liking the new colours, will be interesting to see the new site!

**deastwood** · December 6th, 2006, 6:14 AM

I appreciate it being stickied, when i get a chance ill make a proper right up with config settings etc and install instructions to replace it with for you all.

**deastwood** · December 10th, 2006, 8:00 AM

pleases see:

Security Advice (CSF/LFD), (CSE), (CMM), (CMQ)

for more information

December 5th, 2006, 7:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
deastwood Surpass Fan Super #1 Joined in Mar 2006 1,024 posts Gave thanks: 66 Thanked 55 times	Security Advice Hi guys, I don't host with Surpass anymore due to a requirement to be based in the UK, because of this I had to go unmanaged to get a decent price, its like being put in the middle of a swimming pool and not being able to swim. Anyway i have learnt a lot since september and have a few recommendations. Don't use apf/bfd, use csf/lfd http://www.configserver.com/cp/csf.html Brilliant system that integrates straight into your whm, and runs security audits on your site telling you how secure everything is (i can post screenys if people want). The customization and user friendliness is second to one and the alerts when someone gets blocked for certain things are brilliant. Anyway definately recommend that. Also a few other little programs that configserver offer (i have to love these guys as they are all free) http://www.configserver.com/cp/cse.html - allows you to do ssh commands through whm, brilliant and saves time http://www.configserver.com/cp/cmm.html - gives you control of all email accounts on the whole server in one place. there are a few other things he does but cost and i dont want to sound like im spamming for them, found all about this on the cpanel forums, its definately useful to register there if you own your own server. Anyway if you have any questions about the firewall post because being a newb at this stuff i definately think it is far superior to apf/bfd. Thanks again for everything surpass. Last edited by deastwood; December 5th, 2006 at 7:20 PM.

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December 5th, 2006, 7:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
deastwood Surpass Fan Super #1 Joined in Mar 2006 1,024 posts Gave thanks: 66 Thanked 55 times	Hi Kayla, nice to see you too, hope things are well in the sunny US of A for you! Drop in from time to time but work and partying is keeping me pretty busy! I reckon they should make their own control panel, would rock! They are so helpful when you have problems with there stuff to! liking the new colours, will be interesting to see the new site!

December 6th, 2006, 6:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
deastwood Surpass Fan Super #1 Joined in Mar 2006 1,024 posts Gave thanks: 66 Thanked 55 times	I appreciate it being stickied, when i get a chance ill make a proper right up with config settings etc and install instructions to replace it with for you all.

December 10th, 2006, 8:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
deastwood Surpass Fan Super #1 Joined in Mar 2006 1,024 posts Gave thanks: 66 Thanked 55 times	pleases see: Security Advice (CSF/LFD), (CSE), (CMM), (CMQ) for more information

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