Auditing IIS Web Servers for Security and Best Practices
Pluralsight
Course Summary
Cyber-attacks are on the rise. Microsoft IIS is used to serve web sites around the world. This course will teach you how to audit your server's security and mitigate common insecure configurations as well as reduce your attack surface.
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Course Description
With more services being offered online and the growing electronic storage of personal data, cyber-attacks are also on the rise. Installing a web server may be as easy as a few simple clicks, but is it safe? In this course, Auditing IIS Web Servers for Security and Best Practice, you'll learn how to audit your web server's system security and how to reduce the risk of your site and data being compromised. First, you'll learn how to audit your HTTPS usage and lower your attack surface. Then, you'll learn how to protect against well-known vulnerabilities. Finally, you'll learn how to build a rock-solid configuration that draws upon best practices and mitigation techniques against common attacks. Upon course completion, you'll have the skills and knowledge to audit and secure your web server against online threats.
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Course Syllabus
Course Overview- 1m 11s
—Course Overview 1m 11sAuditing Your HTTPS Usage- 26m 33s
—History of HTTPS, SSL, and TLS 2m 19s
—Best Uses of HTTPS 3m 13s
—Checking for HTTPS 2m 41s
—Choosing the Right SSL Certificate 4m 34s
—Certificate Examples 3m 11s
—Installing an SSL Certificate in IIS for Encryption 3m 8s
—Authenticating Using SSL Certificates 7m 24sAuditing Your Attack Surface- 24m 20sAuditing Against Common Known Vulnerabilities- 9m 34sAuditing IIS Segregation- 8m 5sAuditing IIS Authentication and Authorization- 10m 42sMitigating Attack Vectors- 14m 48sAuditing IIS Integrity- 5m 17s