IceHrm deployments often store employee records, leave history, and documents. Protect document storage paths first, then harden auth controls and runtime updates.
- Follow IceHrm guidance to block direct access to
app/data and core paths.
- Verify web server rules work by testing direct URL access to blocked paths.
- Keep uploads outside public web root when possible.
- Monitor storage permissions after upgrades.
¶ 2) Harden authentication and operator access
- Enforce strong password policy and admin account review.
- Restrict admin panel access to trusted network ranges.
- Add reverse-proxy rate limiting and
fail2ban for login attempts.
- Rotate app secrets and SMTP/API credentials regularly.
¶ 3) Keep installation updated and verified
- Upgrade promptly when IceHrm announces security fixes.
- Apply OS, PHP, and web server updates on a regular maintenance cycle.
- Encrypt backups containing HR documents and employee PII.
- Test restore procedures and permission integrity.
- IceHrm securing installation guide: https://icehrm.gitbook.io/icehrm/getting-started/securing-icehrm-installation
- IceHrm source repository: https://github.com/gamonoid/icehrm
- IceHrm information security overview: https://icehrm.com/info/icehrm-gdpr-compliance
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