Webmaster Resources: Security Issues
Web Security is a blanket term for the ongoing battle between spammers, hackers and other persons or organizations attempting to jam their messages and viruses into your computer or your network without your permission, and most of the time - without your knowledge. Even thought new products and tools are introduced or updated regularly to combat viruses and spam, the wave of this scourge just seems to get taller. For a webmaster responsible for the security of web servers and websites, it is no easy task. The links below provide information about this phenomenon.
This information links contained in these pages is intended to provide some interesting and hopefully relevant knowledge for those interested in becoming or hiring a webmaster. Check out the links below, and find more great webmaster resources on the other pages of this site.
SSL: Your Key to E-Commerce Security
http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Internet/2005/ssl.asp
Free Security Resources for Webmasters
http://www.thefreecountry.com/security/index.shtml
Defining Computer Security and Privacy
http://www.sitepronews.com/archives/articles/2007/0508.html
Book: "Web Security, Privacy & Commerce"
http://www.amazon.com/Web-Security-Privacy-Commerce-2nd/dp/0596000456/ref=cm_lmf_img_1/105-8685718-9197229
Book: "Web Security: A Step by Step Reference Guide"
http://www.amazon.com/Web-Security-Step-Step-Reference/dp/0201634899/ref=cm_lmf_tit_4/105-8685718-9197229
Google Directory: Firewall Products
http://www.google.com/Top/Computers/Security/Firewalls/Products/
Sample Privacy Statement for Webmasters
http://www.webmastertechniques.com/privacy.html
SiteProNews: Security Applications & Tools
http://www.sitepronews.com/securityapps.html
