The tip covers problems an administrator faces when securing a Web site and some steps to aid in the security process. Protecting a Web server is the ultimate security job. There is a fascinating array of technology, design, philosophy and personality embedded in a Web site.
Every day brings new challenges and opportunities for disaster or ecstasy.
On the roller coaster that is Web security, many elements add to the risk and thus the adventure. Services and protocols in use have been around for a while, and specialized attacks exist. New services, protocols and applications create new security holes and problems. There are more areas to configure, and more things can go wrong. Newly created attacks are occurring all the time.