Thanks a lot

On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 07:58:37 +0200, Quinton Delpeche
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> On Wednesday 24 November 2004 07:49, Richard wrote:
> > Hi Quinton,
> 
> Can't really check, but the following guidelines are good:
> 
> -> Make sure your tomcat user does not have admin privileges on the server.
> (Not sure how to do this on Windows, I am a linux person).
> 
> -> Make sure your web-application doesn't have any funny code that might get
> exploited by a proficient hacker (i.e. shell commands run as ROOT).
> 
> -> Add a blank index.html to each directory of your web-app, this prevents
> users from getting directory listings on your server.
> 
> -> Ensure that you don't give away too much information in your URL (using ?
> and & parameters). This can easily be prevented by implementing SSL and
> ensuring that the users have to log on first.
> 
> > How can you tell when your web-app is secure?
> > Forgive me for asking too many questions, im just a newbie.
> 
> No problem. I understand. :)
> 
> > Thanks
> 
> 
> Q
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