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IIS Attacks

Hi,

I am new to IIS security and am wondering a couple of things:
1) We log the events of our iis machine, how can i tell if someone is trying to break into our server from the log files?
2) Is there any where i can find advice on security polices and implementation of iis?

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sunray_2003

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Also this http://www.iisfaq.com/default.aspx?view=P141

Rich Rumble

You can also check out what hacker behaviour looks like with a program like Nessus, as it is a popular hacker tool. Or implement and IDS like Snort. Gfi Languard network security scanner is also a valuable assessment threat tool. Nessus is more up2date and regular audits should be run often on your network. An IDS like snort can alert you in real-time when an attack may be occuring. The links above did not mention the IIS lockdown tool... http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/recommended/iislockdown/default.asp This can help alot... please test.
http://www.nessus.org/
http://www.gfi.com/lannetscan/
http://www.snort.org/
GL!
-rich

trywaredk

How to secure your Internet Information server for Windows 2000 (IIS 5.0)
http://www.zensecurity.co.uk/default.asp?URL=IIS5

Comparing Microsoft Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000 and Windows Xp Internet Connection Firewall
http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/techinfo/planning/isaicfcompare.asp

HOW TO: Access Network Files from IIS Applications
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/Q207/6/71.ASP&NoWebContent=1#8

IIS 5: HiSecWeb Potential Risks and the IIS Lockdown Tool (Q316347) - A security template for configuring IIS.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q316347&id=Q316347

Many Regards
Jorgen Malmgren
IT-Supervisor
Denmark

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I split the points because both where very helpful in the topic.. thanks

sunray_2003

Thanks so much

trywaredk

:o) Glad we could help you - thank you for the points