Protect .htaccess file

When avisitor tries to obtain access to .htaccess file, server automatically generates a 403 forbidden error.
However, we can apply an extra layer of security to .htaccess

Add the following

# Protect the htaccess file

<Files .htaccess>

Order Allow,Deny

Deny from all

</Files>

Note: htaccess file permissions is 644 (chmod)