Are there any recommended methods for securing a domain, such as using .htaccess for directory protection, to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data?

Securing a domain can be done using various methods, such as setting up directory protection using .htaccess to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data. By configuring .htaccess files, you can restrict access to specific directories on your server, requiring users to enter a username and password before accessing the content. 

# Protect a directory with basic authentication using .htaccess
AuthType Basic
AuthName "Restricted Area"
AuthUserFile /path/to/.htpasswd
Require valid-user

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.htaccess directory protection unauthorized access sensitive data domain security

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