how to secure MySQL server?

looking for a security to secure MySQL server. i am trying SSL using OpenSSL but I have no idea on how to do it for Windows without the shell command line. are they any more direct or easier security for MySQL server? anyone have any idea? thanks.

From serverfault JCX

• JCX - I suggest you edit the question to be more specific. As a guide ..

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  I have installed MySQL ver x.y.z on whatever version of Windows, in order to run the Thingamabob app. I have essentially taken the installation defaults. I am looking for information about the steps I should take to better secure the database and application.

  Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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  tomjedrz : Because I do not know enough specifics to do so in a way that would elicit meaningful answers.
  From tomjedrz

• JCX,

  There is a good section of the MySQL Manual which covers using SSL (either yaSSL or OpenSSL). It can be found here:

  http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/secure-connections.html

  Chris

  From Chrisc