>This server should be a web (IIS based) server Is there a specific reason for IIS, Apache runs fine on Win2k http://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/binaries/win32/
If IIS is a requirement install HFCHECK from http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/tools/hfnetchk.asp >optionally FTP server WarFTPd from http://www.jgaa.com/software/warftpd/ > 1) I reckon I need a software firewall. any ideas? Tiny Personal Firewall from http://www.tinysoftware.com > 3) I need a remote control program. pcanyware10.5? ( I know it'll cost > me, but i think i can make him buy this one too) VNC from http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/ with SSL http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/sshvnc.html > 4) is there any more security software I should use? Security Planning tools for IIS http://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/kb.asp?ID=229694 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?ReleaseID=24973 Win2k and IIS for dot.coms http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/planning/incremental/iisdotcom.asp URLScan and lockdown tools http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/tools/tools.asp Banner Changers (security by obscurity) http://www.nstalker.com/banners.php -- RedWolf Freeware Oracle __________________________________________________ FREE voicemail, email, and fax...all in one place. Sign Up Now! http://www.onebox.com