Web security Questions


Who can access an IP address?
If someone finds out your IP address can they get access to your email and or computer if your email is sitting on their server?

Answer Question   |  August 1, 2008  10:41 PM
Hackers, Security threats, Web security
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10 pts.

SSL Error
I have just upgraded to FF3.0.1 and when I try to connect to a secure site I get this error :- ssl_error_rx_record_too_long. How do I fix this

Answer Question   |  August 1, 2008  7:04 PM
firefox, SSL, Web security
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5 pts.

Win XP Pro SP3 Way Too Slow, after a spyware attack, and already cleaned it!!
hi, i have a P4 3.0ghz system, with Win XP Pro SP3 & ie7 tht is running very very slow in anything and everything after a spyware attack. even openning a new ie7 browser take 20-sec’s… i have P4 3.ghz, 1gb Ram , 80gbHD, PC Cillin IS 08 updated… and got the spyware, and had [...]

Answer Question   |  January 30, 2012  8:07 AM
malware, Spyware, Web security, Windows XP
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35 pts.

Proxy server authentication
I want to configure my squid proxy server for my existing domain, which has windows 2003 server as domain controller. So I want to authenticate users who want to connect to the internet through my active directory database. Can anybody help me out with how to do the configuration? Please reply as soon as possible, [...]

Answer Question   |  July 29, 2008  9:26 PM
Active Directory, Authentication, Domain Controller, Proxy servers, Squid, User authentication, User Permissions, Web security, Windows Server 2003
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110 pts.

Is there spyware which can detect the identity of a person who leaves an anonymous message on a bebo page?
Is there such a thing as spyware which can detect the identity of a person who leaves an anonymous message on a bebo page?

Answer Question   |  October 31, 2011  9:41 AM
Bebo, Forensics, Security, Spyware, Web security
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5 pts.

Unified Threat Management or Firewall + Web security software
I wish to know that, whether deployment of a single UTM box will do a better job then combination of both firewall & web security software in place together?

Answer Question   |  June 25, 2008  4:19 PM
Firewalls, Unified Threat Management, UTM, Web security
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5 pts.

Security!!
What security measures are considered when designing a web-application (besides the SSL encryption)? And what technologies are used to protect the application from brute-force, phishing, and pharming attacks.”

Answer Question   |  June 25, 2008  7:30 AM
Risk management, Security protocols, Web security
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5 pts.

Locking out the Internet?
Hey guys, sorry to annoy just wondering how would I Lock a user out of a program E.g. Internet Expplorer but still having it connected to the network, btw this is on WinXP SP 2. I havve been looking around in the GPO and Local Users and Groups but with no luck.

Answer Question   |  June 23, 2008  8:23 AM
GPO, Group Policy, Internet, Internet Explorer, Security, User Permissions, Web browsers, Web security
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15 pts.

I am under a ddos attack and need to block country
I have Cisco ASA Hardware Firewall and O don’t see how to block either a bunch of IP addresses (thousands) or deny access to a whole country. Is it possible? Adding one IP at a time is not an option. Thanks

Answer Question   |  May 15, 2012  5:30 PM
Cisco ASA, Cisco ASA Hardware Firewall, DDOS, Distributed Denial of Service, Firewalls, IP blocking, Web security
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5 pts.

Autmaticly move from as400 sesion to a web search on pc connected to the web
Is there a way for me to run a script that would toggle from my pc as400 session- open up a window explorer session and go to a particular website with the correct parm passed so that I could then retrieve a web bill for display on the pc. I would like to have a [...]

Answer Question   |  April 18, 2008  2:26 PM
RPGLE, Web access, Web security, Windows XP administration
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80 pts.

IIS Admin
We have a backup Domain controller running server 2003. Each time I try to access the website, I get an error message : “you are not authorized to view this page”. I went to the directory security tab on the website properties on IIS and checked “enable anonymous access”. I then unchecked every other options. [...]

Answer Question   |  May 31, 2008  7:04 AM
Anonymous access, Domain Controller, IIS authentication, Web security, Windows Server 2003
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270 pts.

Internet Explorer 7: How can I stop specific file types/extensions from being downloaded
Im trying to stop the downloading of executable and compressed files and cannot find a feature for giving a list of mime type or file extensions. I know file downloading can be turned off but this is a little too much security, I just need to be able to block only the files I tell [...]

Answer Question   |  May 31, 2008  11:36 AM
Active Directory, Block File Downloads, Browser security, IE7, Internet Explorer, Web security
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120 pts.

Siteminder for SSO implementation
I am using Siteminder for SSO implementation.What is the availability of cookies when they are only alive for a single web page or browser instance.

Answer Question   |  January 7, 2008  10:23 PM
NetBackup SSO, Single sign-on, SiteMinder, Web security
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1,695 pts.

Paranoid about protecting my MAC address–Please read my story
What is the easiest way to protect your MAC address against spoofing? In 2004 I was the victim of a hacker that somehow spoofed my Cable Modem Mac address and used it to cover his identity while serving copyright material thru the internet. I was unsuspecting until my ISP one day suspended my service. I [...]

Answer Question   |  May 25, 2008  2:28 PM
Access control, backdoors, Browsers, configuration, Current threats, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, human factors, Incident response, Intrusion management, Network security, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Servers, Spyware, SSL/TLS, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless, worms
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0 pts.

Selecting an area within security to start
Hi, I’m studying for an MSc in Information Security from Royal Holloway University of London, I have a B.Engg. degree in computers and a PG Diploma in Networking and Communication as well as the CCSA and CCNA. I’m also studying for the CISSP. Now, with all these qualifications, could you please tell me which would [...]

Answer Question   |  June 25, 2008  4:06 PM
Access control, Application security, Biometrics, Browsers, Career development, CCNA, CCSA, Certifications, CISSP, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Exchange, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, Identity & Access Management, Incident response, Intrusion management, MCSE, Network security, Networking, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, Risk management, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Spyware, SSL/TLS, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless, worms
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0 pts.

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0 pts.

Limiting access to VPN users
Hi, I am using VPN concentrator 3500. Please let me know how to limit access to certain users that have a VPN account on the VPN Concentrator on certain server when they VPN in. Looking forward to hearing from you, With thanks and regards, Helal

Answer Question   |  April 27, 2012  3:07 PM
Access control, Browsers, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Incident response, Intrusion management, Network security, Networking, Servers, SSL/TLS, VPN, Web security, Wireless
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0 pts.

Moving into the InfoSec role
I work at a company that currently does not have a position dedicated to information security. I come from a background in networking with a good portion of my focus on firewalls and other security related technologies. I am interested in positioning myself into the role of InfoSec Admin at my compnay and was hoping [...]

Answer Question   |  December 22, 2006  1:36 PM
Access control, Application security, backdoors, Biometrics, Browsers, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Exchange, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, human factors, Identity & Access Management, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Network security, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, provisioning, Risk management, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Security tokens, Servers, Single sign-on, Spyware, SSL/TLS, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless, worms
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0 pts.

Blue Socket Gateway and Certificates
We are currently attempting to implement a Blue Socket Gateway in order to authenticate our wireless clients. I have been instructed by Blue Socket that the certificate used by them will not work through a NAT translation and that I should put this device on the outside of my ASA firewall. Apparently, when the Blue [...]

Answer Question   |  November 8, 2006  5:05 PM
Access control, Active Directory, Application security, Browsers, Compliance, CRM, Database, Desktops, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Exchange, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Management, Microsoft Windows, Network security, Networking, OS, Policies, Risk management, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Servers, SQL Server, SSL/TLS, VPN, Web security, Wireless
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0 pts.

How to prevent XSRF attacks
I’ve been hearing more about XSRF (cross-site request forgery) attacks. (Netflix most recently had to fix a flaw related to this.) I’m wondering how you can prevent this type of attack. Do Web application firewalls work?

Answer Question   |  November 6, 2006  3:10 PM
Access control, Application security, Browsers, Database, Encryption, Exchange, filtering, Instant Messaging, Secure Coding, Servers, SSL/TLS, Web security
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0 pts.