We know that a software package with vague and cryptic instructions is the height of frustration. That is why we configure what we sell. It seems there is always some 12 year old kid with a computer and modem who breaks into some goverment or commerical computer system. The 12 year old may or may not be real, but the problem is very real indeed. If you as webmaster fail to configure your server as tightly as possible, you are relying on the good graces and honor of your fellow Web surfer.
Security extends beyond tweaking a server configuration file.
There are features of HTML that are risky to use. It's our job to know how to deliver a complete website as secure as possible. We can help you set up and administer your website. We can configure your server to put the risk of being hacked at a minimum. What we can do is close every known security hole.