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Web servers need constant hardening, testing and monitoring to prevent Web server attacks. In this lesson, learn tactics, policies and best practices for keeping enterprise Web servers safe and secure.

About the author:
Michael Cobb is the founder and managing director of Cobweb Applications Ltd.

Pre-test
Use our entrance exam to evaluate your knowledge of Web server security before taking this lesson.
Installation
In this lesson, learn how to plan and perform a secure installation of your Web server's operating system and services. Plus learn detailed hardening procedures, and how to secure other network services such as FTP and SMTP, as well as setting up access control and security policies. ...
Attacks
Learn what to expect and look for when analyzing a Web server attack. Instructor Michael Cobb presents a guide to logging and auditing leads, plus reviews essential fortification, countermeasures and other recommended security enhancements for your server.
Infrastructure
Learn how to plan and implement Web directory structures and permissions, and manage secure Web development. This lesson includes a primer on secure coding and data management, and procedures for combating threats such as phishing and spyware.
Final exam
After taking the Web attack prevention and defense lesson, use this final exam to evaluate what you've learned.

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