HTTP Server on a Firewall Machine

Is it a good idea to run an HTTP server on a firewall machine? Explain.

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michael_lerman

  • Apr 12th, 2012
 

Yes, I always run my HTTP server on a firewalled machine. The server answer requests of port 80. Other requests can be handled by other machines or blocked. This is a safe configuration. Other port accesses such telnet, ftp or vpn expose the server to more vulnerability.

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