Web Security A Step-by-Step Reference Guide

Name: Web Security A Step-by-Step Reference Guide
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ISBN: 9780201634891

ISBN-10: 0201634899

ISBN-13: 9780201634891

Edition: 1998

Authors: Lincoln D. Stein

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Web Security eschews lengthy discussions of security theory in favor of a practical step-by-step approach. Each section is built around a "checklist" of items that readers can use to evaluate the security of their existing Web site and take action to improve it. In addition to protecting against intruders, readers will learn how to protect a Web site from other hostile Web sites. Readers will learn which resources require protection, and how they may currently be at risk. Stein explains basic strategies for protecting an existing Web site with as little cost and disruption as possible. Also covered are the risks and security solutions associated with implementing Internet services on a Web…

Book details

List price: $34.99
Copyright year: 1998
Publisher: Addison Wesley Professional
Publication date: 12/31/1997
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 448
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.628
Language: English



Preface



What Is Web Security?


The Three Parts of Web Security


Risks


The Layout of This Book



Document Confidentiality



Basic Cryptography


How Cryptography Works


Symmetric Cryptography


Public Key Cryptography


Online Resources


Printed Resources



SSL, SET, and Digital Payment Systems


Secure Sockets Layer


SET and Other Digital Payment Systems


Checklist


Online Resources


SET and Other Digital Money Systems



Client-Side Security



Using SSL


SSL at Work


Personal Certificates


Checklist


Online Resources


Printed Resources



Active Content


Bad by Design or Bad by Accident?


Traditional Threats


Helper Applications and Plug-Ins


Java


ActiveX


JavaScript and VBScript


The Browser as a Security Hole


Exotic Technologies


What Can You Do?


Changing Active Content Settings


Checklist


Resources



Web Privacy


What Web Surfing Reveals


Server Logs


Cookies


PICS


Advice for Users


Advice for Webmasters


Policy Initiatives


Checklist


Resources



Server-Side Security



Server Security


Why Are Websites Vulnerable?


Frequently Asked Questions about Web Server Security


Overview: Steps to Securing a Website


Online Resources



UNIX Web Servers


Hardening a UNIX Web Server


Configuring the Web Server


Monitoring Logs


Monitor the Integrity of System Files and Binaries


Back Up Your System


Checklist


Online Resources


Printed Resources



Windows NT Web Servers


NT Security Concepts


Windows NT Security Risks


Securing a Windows NT Web Server


Configuring the Web Server


Checklist


Online Resources


Printed Resources



Access Control


Types of Access Control


Access Control Based on IP Address or Host Name


Access Control Based on User Name and Password


Other Types of Access Control


Access Control and CGI Scripts


Checklist


Online Resources



Encryption and Certificate-Based Access Control


SSL-Enabled Web Servers


Using Client Certificates for Access Control


Using Client Certificates for Web Server Access Control


Becoming Your Own Certifying Authority


Final Words


Checklist


Online Resources


Printed Resources



Safe CGI Scripting


Introduction to CGI Scripts and Server Modules


Common Failure Modes


Other Advice


Safe Scripting in Perl


CGI Wrappers


Checklist


Online Resources


Printed Resources



Remote Authoring and Administration


Degrees of Trust


Controlling Access to the Web Server Host


Remote Authoring Via FTP


Microsoft FrontPage


The HTTP PUT Protocol


An Upload Staging Area


Administering the Web Server Remotely


Access to the Server for Web Developers


Checklist


Online Resources


Printed