How do I protect MySQL after initial installation?

How set MySQL root password after installation?

Use the following procedure to set a root password. To change the root password, type the following at the MySQL/MariaDB command prompt: ALTER USER 'root'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'MyN3wP4ssw0rd'; flush privileges; exit; Store the new password in a secure location.

How do I make MySQL secure against attackers?

Making MySQL Secure Against Attackers : Make sure that the only Unix user account with read or write privileges in the database directories is the account that is used for running mysqld. Never run the MySQL server as the Unix root user. Do not grant the FILE privilege to nonadministrative users.

How do I run MySQL secure installation?

MySQL to help you make up your mind.1Execute the mysql_secure_installation script using the following syntax: sudo mysql_secure_installation [option]2Type your password and press Y to set up the VALIDATE PASSWORD component which checks whether the new password is strong enough.

What should I initialize after installing MySQL?

After MySQL is installed, the data directory must be initialized, including the tables in the mysql system database: For some MySQL installation methods, data directory initialization is automatic, as described in Chapter 9, Postinstallation Setup and Testing.