The problem is the controls are specific to each Web server vendor and therefore not scalable or manageable. Web agent technology allows a single control point and administration. This technology supports Netscape, Microsoft, and Apache Web servers. The placement of the Web server and access server is paramount in the overall security system. Web Security Integration Application security systems must be integrated into the existing enterprise's databases.
Most security systems fail to adequately address the administration and support requirements.
Delegated and distributed management can reduce administrative costs to an enterprise. The time necessary for Web access controls depends on the size of the organization and their security awareness, as well as, resources.