Securing Drupal at the Server Level: Essential Hardening Tips

Alex Lyzo, an Acquia-certified specialist with Attico, outlines a practical, server-focused approach to Drupal security. He emphasizes that server misconfigurations often undermine otherwise well-secured Drupal applications. The article is not theoretical—it’s a real-world checklist covering HTTPS setup, file and PHP execution controls, access management, and hardened configurations for backups, headers, and request handling.

Each section offers specific, actionable steps. For example, Lyzo recommends using Let’s Encrypt for HTTPS, fail2ban for brute-force protection, and minimal base images for container deployments. He also stresses avoiding shared dev-prod environments and enforcing strict cookie flags.

While comprehensive and hands-on, the piece mostly reiterates best practices familiar to seasoned sysadmins. Its main value lies in its Drupal-specific framing and completeness for new or mid-level developers. It lacks advanced tooling or automation tactics but succeeds as a high-quality, foundational resource.