Windows Web Site Security
Web Security is essential for those needing to implement, test and deploy secure Windows Web site applications. Attacks are targeting vulnerabilities in web applications in most operating systems and computer networks. Windows Security vulnerabilities can be exploited to obtain confidential company information and compromise the data integrity and security of the organization's information assets. Formulating an appropriate information security policy, installing a firewall and securing the Web server are important first steps towards Internet and windows web security. More and more often, companies must now implement more stringent security measures before and during the process of Web application design and Web application security testing.
Windows Web Server Security
Important considerations for Web Server Security include both early detection and preventative measures. Steps towards data confidentiality and integrity can be implemented by setting up the Web server to encrypt Web traffic with HTTPS and also by introducing restrictions on URL access. A regular auditing program of your Windows Web Server Security will aid in identifying, diagnosing and correcting key vulnerabilities and the detection of unauthorized modification of system files.
Levels of Security on Windows Databases
To protect a company's information assets from attack and implement levels of security on web based databases, access to the windows database should be secured by web services security authentication. The web application design should also include techniques for guarding against and preventing the injection of code into the operating system and Web based databases.
Windows Internet Security
Cross site scripting (XSS) and the interception and modification of signed SOAP messages are Web Application Security vulnerabilities which must be taken into consideration when managing web security and protecting Web Applications 2.0 Ajax and XML Web Services. Cross site scripting is a web site vulnerability that allows an attacker to take advantage the trust relationship that user has with the web site they are currently visiting. Auditing the security of web applications with source code and scanning applications is essential for the security of Web 2 0 Applications and Web services.
Web Browser Security
Web Browser Security vulnerabilities are often exploited and directed at web browsers through use of malicious code on web sites that take advantage of features and vulnerabilities on web browsers including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Apple Safari and Opera. ActiveX is a Microsoft technology used by Internet Explorer which allows operating system applications to be run by the Web browser. To enhance Web Browser Security for Internet Explorer, it is recommended to set the Internet zone security setting to High and disable the running ActiveX controls and plugins if they are not needed.