Chapter 9. Web and Database Attacks
TODAY THE PUBLIC FACE of just about every organization is its Web site. Companies host all sorts of content on their servers with the intent that their customers or potential customers will be able to find out more about their products and services. A Web site is the first point of contact for customers and also an attractive target for an attacker. With a well-placed attack, an individual with an ax to grind can embarrass a company by defacing its Web site or even by stealing information.
As a security professional, one of the tasks you will be charged with is safeguarding this asset and the infrastructure that is attached to it. Defending a Web server will require special care and knowledge to make the information ...
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