Protecting your game server and community is critical. This comprehensive guide covers essential security measures to keep your server safe from attacks, data loss, and unauthorized access. Security breaches can destroy communities and damage your reputation, making proactive security measures essential.
Game servers are frequent targets for DDoS attacks, griefing, and unauthorized access attempts. The gaming community is large and diverse, and unfortunately, some bad actors target servers for various reasons. By implementing proper security measures, you can protect your community and ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for all players.
Security isn't a one-time setup—it's an ongoing process. Regular updates, monitoring, and community education are essential to maintaining a secure server. Arcadium provides built-in security features like DDoS protection, automated backups, and admin audit logs to help you maintain a secure environment.
Server security is not optional—it's essential. A compromised server can result in data loss, player information theft, and irreparable damage to your community's trust.
This guide covers practical security measures you can implement immediately to protect your server and community.
Strong access control is your first line of defense:
Require passwords with 12+ characters, including uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols.
2FA adds an extra layer of protection for admin accounts.
Only give admin access to trusted individuals. Use role-based permissions.
Change passwords every 90 days. Immediately change if compromise is suspected.
Use whitelists to control who can join your server.
Maintain a ban list for players who violate rules or cause problems.
DDoS attacks can take your server offline. Implement these protections:
Services like Cloudflare or Akamai protect against DDoS attacks.
Limit connection attempts per IP to prevent brute force attacks.
Block known malicious IPs and suspicious traffic patterns.
Watch for unusual traffic patterns that indicate attacks.
Know what to do if your server is attacked. Have backup servers ready.
Your data is your most valuable asset. Protect it properly:
Perform daily backups. Keep multiple copies in different locations.
Regularly test backup restoration to ensure backups work.
Encrypt sensitive data both in transit and at rest.
Log all access to sensitive data. Review logs regularly.
Delete unnecessary data. Only keep what you need.
Keep your software secure and up-to-date:
A safe community is a secure community:
Establish clear rules and enforce them consistently.
Have moderators actively monitoring chat and player behavior.
Allow players to report rule violations and suspicious behavior.
Apply rules fairly and consistently to all players.
Use anti-cheat software to prevent cheating and hacking.
Early detection is key to preventing security breaches:
Server security is an ongoing process, not a one-time setup. Stay vigilant, keep your software updated, and maintain strong access controls.
Arcadium provides built-in security features including DDoS protection, automatic backups, and access logging. Start your free trial today to secure your server.
Arcadium includes built-in security features to protect your server and community. Start your free trial now.