Mysql over Internet - Limit login, brute force.

[Kyle Watson]

I want to be able to get to the database over the internet. Obviously, I'd require SSL for all incoming connections.

If I do this, how do you prevent denial of service attacks and Brute force attacks to my mysql box?

Is there a way to limit the number of failed logins?

Is the denial of service attacks prevented at the router level?

I'd rather not make sql statement updates through a web application, rather use direct db access and SSL over the internet. Is this not advisable?



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/25/2008 03:31PM by Kyle Watson.