"But do you know for sure that the server has been configured properly security-wise on the *NIX level?"

Yes, it's my server, and I have been running apache for years.

"Another example: can you guarantee that every computer you use to access this page is secure?"

Alas no - I am forced to use MS at work, so haven't a clue what goes on there - but other than that no other machine will touch it.

"...so why not just throw a password on there?

There is now a bit of magic on the form :) Don't panic people, all is sorted.

Nick