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How to setup mod_security with ServerPilot

Linux 14 Comments

Serverpilot is a hosted control panel for setting up and managing LAMP/LEMP stacks on Ubuntu servers. Just like any other control panel it can be installed with a single command. ServerPilot is simple to use and does not install unnecessary packages like other commercial control panels.

I had written an article for DigitalOcean on setting up mod_security on Apache. Since I found several DO users using ServerPilot to manage their Droplets I wanted to do a small piece on configuring mod_security on ServerPilot managed Ubuntu servers. ServerPilot supports custom .conf files for Apache making it easier load additional modules. This tutorial with be brief, for a detailed explanation please read the guide I wrote for DigitalOcean.Continue Reading…

Using the Apache Redirect directive

Web Servers 1 Comment

Redirecting to another URL and passing the correct HTTP headers is extremely useful from SEO point of view if you migrate your website/blog from one URL to another. Other than redirecting to URL you can also use the redirect directive to send certain HTTP status codes when a page is accessed. The Redirect directive can be used in both the httpd.conf file as well as .htaccess file.Continue Reading…

Disable Directory Listing in Apache

Web Servers 2 Comments

Securing your web server is very important than the security of other computers on the network, because you can make other computers invisible on the internet using the “stealth mode” feature available on many firewalls. But the same cannot be done on the web server as it is meant for the complete public access. And the “public” might include beginner level users trying to curiously explore every nook and corner of you website and advanced hackers intentionally trying to find vulnerabilities on your website. And directory listing can be a boon for such people to start looking for juicy information.Continue Reading…

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