JOhn thanks for all the info, and thanks to all that are contributing.
I know, this RH8 thing is b.s. i know nothing about linux, but know enough to say WTF. The OS is old as hell, not supported, and insecure in ways i couldnt comprehend.
The compliance with HIPAA is in the transmission of claims and in the database itself, not vulnerability for attack.
Do you have suggestions on network security that are free/low impact that would make this server a little tighter?
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