title: Can I protect my CRON scripts from remote users?
body: <p>I am currently working on a new project which involves using CRON jobs.</p>
  
  <p>The CRON script basically runs an SQL query, generates the data into a file, and send that file to another server via FTP.</p>
  
  <p>The script is on a live website (www.website.com/sendOrders.php)</p>
  
  <p>I don't see any security issues or threats, and I think it is highly unlikely that anyone will find the PHP script on the server. However I don't want the script to be executed by any outsiders.</p>
  
  <p>Is there a way I can protect this script?</p>
  
  <p>Thanks
  Peter</p>