September 30, 2011
by Mohan Cheema
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Introduction
Disabling TRACE and TRACK in Apache for PCI-related vulnerabilities like Web Server HTTP Trace/Track Method Support Cross-Site Tracing Vulnerability is surprisingly easy with the Apache web server. The main thing to keep in mind is understanding that if you are running apache and this vulnerability pops up during a scan, you can be reasonably certain that TRACK is not the problem—TRACE is.
October 11, 2010
by Mohan Cheema
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One of the “must do’s” on setting a secure apache webserver environment is to disable directory listing. As a default Apache will be compiled with this option enabled, but its always a good idea to get rid of this setting unless its really necessary.
April 28, 2010
by Mohan Cheema
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ModSecurity is a web application firewall (WAF). With over 70% of attacks now carried out over the web application level, organisations need all the help they can get in making their systems secure. WAFs are deployed to establish an increased external security layer to detect and/or prevent attacks before they reach web applications. ModSecurity provides protection from a range of attacks against web applications and allows for HTTP traffic monitoring and real-time analysis with little or no changes to existing infrastructure.
April 28, 2010
by Mohan Cheema
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If you plan to run a web server, you’d better be prepared to see it attacked. Securing a web server is a non-trivial task that requires an understanding of the web server’s relationship with the network. By being aware of what security measures are on the web server, you can balance the security necessary within your applications. In this chapter, we will look at how to ensure the network is secure, and then go through the steps for making a secure and dynamite web server. We will also address what to do in the event of an attack.