Security Overview
Security isn’t a single setting you flip on once. It’s a process that touches every layer of your stack, from account passwords to network firewalls and SSL/TLS. Our security articles cover four main pillars of security:
- Account & Access – lock down logins with strong passwords, two-factor auth, and secure notes.
- Network Protection – shield ports with Cloud Firewall rules and VPN tunnels before traffic even hits your server.
- Server Hardening & Monitoring – minimize attack surface (services, permissions, file-system tweaks) and run scheduled vulnerability scans.
- Encryption & Certificates – keep data in transit private with correctly installed, auto-renewing SSL certificates.
Security Articles
This collection of articles serves as your central resource for understanding, and managing the security of your Liquid Web account, server and websites.
What Is an .htaccess File?
Read more: What Is an .htaccess File?Apache servers use .htaccess files to configure websites without altering server settings. Apply distinct settings per directory via multiple .htaccess files, created manually or uploaded as plaintext.
What is Server Hardening?
Read more: What is Server Hardening?Server hardening strengthens security by enhancing various aspects, making your environment far more secure. Default configurations prioritize usability and functionality, not security.