How to restrict access to sensitive PHP scripts?

@domenico 

To restrict access to sensitive PHP scripts, you can take the following steps:

1. Move the sensitive PHP scripts outside of the web root directory. This ensures that the files are not accessible via the web server.
2. Use .htaccess file to restrict access to specific files or directories. You can use the "deny from all" directive in the .htaccess file to deny access to specific IP addresses or ranges.
3. Use authentication to restrict access to sensitive PHP scripts. You can use Apache's Basic Authentication to require users to enter a username and password before they can access the script.
4. Set file permissions to restrict access to sensitive PHP scripts. You can set the file permissions so that only the owner of the file can read or execute it, or restrict access to a specific group of users.
5. Use a PHP script to handle access control. You can use a PHP script to authenticate users and restrict access to sensitive files based on their credentials.

It's important to keep in mind that securing your sensitive PHP scripts is an ongoing process. You should regularly review your access control mechanisms and update them as needed to ensure that your sensitive data remains secure.