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My column from the Mar 2004 issue of php|architect is now available for free: Security Corner: Shared Hosting

This article explains, among other things, that safe_mode is no substitute for a secure server, and no shared host is ever going to be as secure as a dedicated one. However, if you're stuck on a shared host, I give some advice for making the most of your stay.