14.11. Summary

By including Apache in Mac OS X, Apple has given you, the administrator, the most stable, capable Web Server on the Internet. If you plan to make use of it, you'll need to take care that you take an active approach to keeping your website and your users' data secure. It's important to remember that the Internet is made up of many skilled and knowledgeable individuals who are very well versed in all of Apache's capabilities and vulnerabilities. If you're dealing with sensitive data, you should use SSL or TLS, and you should disable any modules you're not using, and you should always validate any input coming from the Internet. Don't count on obscurity or "being on a Mac" to keep your web sites secure.

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