How To Enable, Create and Use the .htaccess File: A Tutorial

A .htaccess file or a distributed configuration file is a robust file used to control and manage the configurations of a website. All the configuration changes are made on a per-directory basis to ensure that the main server configuration files are undisturbed. When to Use .htaccess File Preferred Whether you aim to load error pages or implement password security, a …

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Configuring a Firewall with UFW on Ubuntu 18.04

A firewall is one of the core components of securing a system. It’s responsible for managing the incoming and outgoing connections over the network. It’s the primary line of defense for your servers and data. This is why it’s paramount to have a well-configured firewall. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps of setting up a firewall …

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Securing Apache with Let’s Encrypt on Ubuntu 18.04

Website and data security are topics that cannot be taken lightly. Highly sensitive information which includes financial records and customers’ private information is always in transit between the user’s computer and your website. When you consider this fact, it’s not hard to see why unsecured websites could result in a breach that could seriously damage your business. There are a …