This document provides a step-by-step guide to building a more secure web server, as well as tips on network placement. "Web servers are the most exposed servers on the Internet. In order for clients/target groups to be able to access the . . .
This document provides a step-by-step guide to building a more secure web server, as well as tips on network placement. "Web servers are the most exposed servers on the Internet. In order for clients/target groups to be able to access the information provided, web servers must be accessible from any point on the Internet. In contrast to other public services like DNS and FTP, the Web is especially tempting for "Crackers": a succesful "hack" of a system can be visualized by changing the appearance of the home page to increase awareness of the hacker's presence. Such an occurence can lead to a significant loss of confidence for a company - and this even more so if sensitive information like credit card details etc. are filched or even published."