Re: How to secure a web server?

From: Colin Nash [MVP] (x_at_x)
Date: 10/15/04


Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 20:26:18 -0400


"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
>

How To Install and Use the IIS Lockdown Wizard
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;325864



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