Re: How to secure a web server?

From: Arek Iskra [MVP] (NoSpam_arek_at_arekiskra.com)
Date: 10/14/04 

Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 20:46:04 +0800

If you are serious about securing the web server, you should consider a
professional firewall/proxy combination, such as ISA Server. If you want to
find out more about ISA, check here:
http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/ 

-- 
Arek Iskra
MVP for Windows Server - Software Distribution
"David Freeman" <no-email@mailingspam.com> wrote in message 
news:OjxB6JesEHA.1308@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Hi There!
>
> I'm using Windows Server 2003 with IIS6 for my ASP.NET website.
>
> What programs do I need on my server to secure my web server 99%? I've got 
> ZoneAlarm on my web server. However, I'm sure I need much more than just a 
> firewall, to prevent attacks such as Denial of Service, hackers, data 
> theft...etc.
>
> So I would like to know if you guys can point me out the security programs 
> that a web server must have?
>
> And thinking out of the square, should I install hardware firewall? If so, 
> which are the good ones? Please advice!
>
> Many thanks in advance!!
>
> David
>

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