The server is the location of the most vital information that is shared throughout the network and remains as the center of operations for any network configuration including the Internet. In order to maximize the potential of Server security, a need to know policy must be adopted not only at the document root where HTML format documents are stored but also at the server root where the files for the log and configuration are stored. Permissions are the key in order to effectively control server security. Granting the appropriate rights to users will eventually dictate how safe your files will be. One of the most common forms of server security is set up using CGI scripts and the implementation of proper password security.