Secure Server Hosting
Of course, any internet user would opt to have their data safe and secure on their computers, but what about the safety and security of a home dedicated server? More and more frequently has there been an uprising of using server software for use on a personal computer. With all of this newer software giving personal access to web servers on a home computer there are a number of different factors to consider when it comes to the security of a dedicated server. 
The first thing you must recognize when using a server on your personal computer is that in doing so, you have automatically opened your server to outside user access and leave your server vulnerable to hacking. Not only are you allowing your family and friends to connect to your personal server, but you are actually allowing undesirables the same access. This, naturally, is a cause for great concern and raises a certain amount t of awareness. A good way to protect against this is to set up your sever so that it will only allow access to those who put in a specified IP address.
Defacing Web Site Property.
When using a server from your home computer you may be more eligible for web side defacing, which basically means that hackers can get into your web site and do whatever they want to it. The more home web servers there are out there, the more hacking there is to have happen.
The best hackers can even figure out how to get compete administrator rights to your web site or web sites, and that can mean big trouble for you since your computer is the one that will be tracked down if there is any illegal activity. Not only that, but your personal data is easily accessible and hackers are able to keep or sell your information whether it is your credit card number or your entire identity.
Getting Worms
Worms are tools that hackers use in order to get to the information they want to know about you. You may not even realize that you have a worm working through your server until the damage is already done. Be wise and take precautionary measures, such as anti-viral software and patches, in order to ward these worms away whenever they are set loose. Using a server on your personal computer can be a bit risky but is highly convenient so most internet users are more than willing to take that risk. All you have to do is be cautious and yield on the side of stability and personal as well as professional safety.
It is inevitable that internet users are going to take a convenient route and utilize the tools they are given access to in order to keep a web site up and running. Of course, when using a server from your personal computer be sure to secure your server and keep your personal data and information safe from hackers. Keep in mind that you are open to all kinds of viruses and outside web defacement. Whether they do it to sell your personal information or just want to hack into your web site to make a political statement, either way it will fall back onto you if you do not secure your home server. Keep your information and your web site safe from hackers.
