[CentOS] securing web applications (Wiki CMS installation)

[James A. Peltier]

Simon Jolle "sjolle" wrote:
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> Hi Centos Users
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> How to secure a Wiki CMS? This Wiki is based on Apache2, MySQL and PHP.
> I cant read the code (lack of knowledge).
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> Would be glad about hints and URLs
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> cheers
> Simon
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This is a very broad question to ask, however, I will appeal to the basics.

1) Use HTTPS whenever possible to avoid any passwords crossing the wire 
in clear text.

2) Ensure only the necessary modules are installed or enabled for your 
CMS to operate.

3) Always think least permissions necessary to perform the task

4) Ensure that MySQL is locked down with least permissions necessary. 
At the very least after you've installed MySQL make sure to run the 
secure-mysql-installation script to assign a password to the MySQL root 
user and lock down some of the basic tables.

Each system is different and you should follow the guidelines outlined 
by the CMS to properly secure.  If you are not sure of what you are 
deploying, that's kinda scary, you should be weary of that and tread 
lightly.

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James A. Peltier
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