A representative from a technical Web site has approached your security team con
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A representative from a technical Web site has approached your security team concerning an article the site's development team is writing on authentication, firewalls, and access controls. The team has asked for your input on the article. Provide a Word document on the following specific technical areas related to securing operating systems and servers: I am stuck on this for some reason, help please!
Include the following:
1.) a description of the process for monitoring Windows server security
2.) an explanation of any operating system concepts relating to basic server security
Explanation / Answer
Process:
Reduce the Attack Surface of the Web Server
* Enable only essential Web service extensions.
Prevent Unauthorized Access to Web Sites and Applications
* Store content on a dedicated disk volume.
* Set IP address and domain name restrictions.
* Set the NTFS file system permissions.
Isolate Web Sites and Applications
1. Evaluate the effects of impersonation on application compatibility:
2. Configure Web sites and applications for isolation.
Configure User Authentication
1. Configure Web site authentication.
* Select the Web site authentication method.
* Configure the Web site authentication method.
2. Configure File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site authentication.
Encrypt Confidential Data Exchanged with Clients
* Use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) to encrypt confidential data.
* Use Internet Protocol security (IPsec) or virtual private network (VPN) with remote administration.
Maintain Web Site and Application Security
* Enable file access auditing for Web site content.
* Review security policies, processes, and procedures.
OS Basic Security Features
*Password authentication
*File system discretionary access control
*Security Auditing
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