Security

Web server, operating system, and PHP security are all topics that could merit their own book. Unfortunately, outdated information is detrimental when it comes to security. Thus, the best way to stay in touch with the relevant security issues of the day is to track the following Web sites.

  • CERT, www.cert.org, is an institution associated with Carnegie Mellon University that tracks and reports on relevant Internet security issues.

  • SecurityFocus, www.securityfocus.com, lists security-related issues primarily for the Windows and Unix operating systems. It also tracks bugs and viruses of which Webmasters should be cognizant.

  • Insecure.org, www.insecure.org, was developed from a hacker’s perspective. It provides different security tools and ...

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