Re: Securing access to a web server best practices and suggestions

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On 2 Jun 2012, at 01:49, Luis Gutierrez <ip2work () gmail com> wrote:

> I'd like to get some validation and best practice tips on the following
> scenario:
>
> We have some web applications that will be accessed via the Internet. We
> plan on using an F5 load balancer and LDAP calls to authenticate end users
> to the "fiction.corp domain". Users shall authenticate via their domain
> accounts. GPO is setup so that accounts lock out after 3 bad logon
> attempts. They unlock after 10 minutes. The F5 load balancer will be in the
> DMZ and the Firewall will only permit TCP/443 inbound from the Internet. Th
> eF5 will have access from the DMZ to an LDAP pool of three domain
> controllers (for authentication) that sit on our corporate LAN and port
> TCP/443 to a pool of web application servers also in the Corp LAN. The
> servers will be patched with the latest OS updates and the application as
> well.
>
>
> Any suggestions such as server hardening, patching, potential issues, are
> certainly welcome.
>
> Thank you in advance,
>
> luis
>
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Securing Apache Web Server with thawte Digital Certificate
In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate.  We look at how SSL works, how 
it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, 
install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for set-up are 
highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates.

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