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===Apache hardening===

As well as considering the physical server and it's operating system users must thinking in terms of application security. Especially for those applications which either contain sensitive data or those that provide access routes to the machine for an attacker.

Below is a set of guides for Apache webserver hardening.
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[http://www.tecmint.com/apache-security-tips/ 13 Apache Web Server Security and Hardening Tips]
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[http://xianshield.org/guides/apache2.0guide.html Apache 2.0 Hardening Guide]
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===Database hardening===

A key approach discussed elsewhere in protecting data, both at rest - on disk - and in use - in memory, is to encrypt these data stores either as part of full disk encryption or as individual restricted encrypted mount points.

Below are further guides for specific hardening techniques for the MySQL database system.
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[http://www.greensql.com/content/mysql-security-best-practices-hardening-mysql-tips MySQL Security Best Practices]
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[http://rochakchauhan.com/blog/2013/11/19/security-and-hardening-tips-for-mysql/ Security and Hardening Tips for MySQL]
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[http://www.securethelock.com/2014/01/09/12-steps-for-hardening-mysql-from-attackers/ 12 steps for Hardening MySQL from Attackers]
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