Securing MySQL

Owned by Kevin Colaco
Last updated: Sept 25, 2013 by Kristy Sherman

The default installation of MySQL allows for the database to listen to all interfaces. To apply a further level of security you can make the following modification if you do not need to keep MySQL open for any other devices. 

MySQL 5.0 Setup File

Open the my.ini file (Configuration Settings file) which is under the C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 5. in the MySQL folder and add the following line

bind-address=127.0.0.1

Close and save the file and then restart the machine