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MySQL/Security – Cleaning up post-install

A default install of MySQL has anonymous users and root users with access via ‘%’ (all outside hosts) and a generally useless ‘test’ database.
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Posted on January 29, 2012 21:42:45 pmJanuary 28, 2013 11:11:21 amCategories MySQL, SecurityTags install, installation, mysql, securityLeave a comment on MySQL/Security – Cleaning up post-install

Apache/Security – Hide Apache Version Number

Sometimes, you may like a bit of security-through-obscurity. Some PCI providers even require this.
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Posted on January 29, 2012 21:38:16 pmJanuary 28, 2013 11:11:40 amCategories Apache, SecurityTags apache, pci, securityLeave a comment on Apache/Security – Hide Apache Version Number

Apache/PCI – Disable Weak Cipher and older TLS Support

PCI compliance tests require you to disable weak ciphers and older TLS support.
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Posted on January 29, 2012 04:13:25 amJanuary 28, 2013 11:11:54 amCategories ApacheTags apache, pci, securityLeave a comment on Apache/PCI – Disable Weak Cipher and older TLS Support

Apache/PCI – Disable TRACE Method

Some PCI tests require that you disable the Apache TRACE method as this can reveal sensitive information about the server.
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Posted on January 29, 2012 04:08:31 amJanuary 28, 2013 11:12:06 amCategories ApacheTags apache, pci, securityLeave a comment on Apache/PCI – Disable TRACE Method
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