Securing Key Microsoft Server Applications

Server applications are designed to listen for requests and provide some service as a response. They commonly run in the background on server computers, listen to one or more defined ports, and process requests on behalf of clients. Server applications often interact with centralized data and will likely have access to private data. All three properties in the C-I-A triad are of concern in server applications. A secure application is available to respond to client requests, and enforces the integrity and confidentiality of the data it manages. Several types of server applications are common in organizations and each has its own specific security concerns.

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