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How to Secure a cPanel Server

Practical hardening steps for a cPanel server, covering SSH, firewalls, malware scanning and updates.

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Harden SSH access

  1. Disable direct root login and use a sudo-enabled account
  2. Require key-based authentication and disable password login
  3. Move SSH off port 22 to reduce automated scanning noise

Add malware scanning

A control panel alone does not scan for malware. Server security suites add real-time scanning, a web application firewall and automated cleanup.

Add server security

Imunify360 provides a WAF, malware cleanup and kernel patching.

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cPanel & WHM License

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The industry-standard Linux hosting control panel, licensed without an account cap and bundled with Softaculous, SitePad and FleetSSL for the same server.

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Imunify360 License

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A complete security suite for Linux hosting servers combining a web application firewall, malware scanning and automated patching.

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CXS License

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ConfigServer eXploit Scanner detects malicious file uploads and exploits in real time on Linux hosting servers.

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Intermediate18 min

How to Configure Imunify360

Set up Imunify360 firewall rules, malware scanning and Proactive Defense after installation.