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I am running windows 2000 with iis 5 and ftp... I noticed in my log files that someone was trying to crack the username and password of an ftp account on our server. &nbsp;It appears to be happening in rapid succession. &nbsp; Is there anything from a security standpoint I can do to prevent this? &nbsp;I.e. pause after so many failed attempts etc.<br />
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Please advise.<br />
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Thanks,<br />
Bruce
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I am running windows 2000 with iis 5 and ftp... I noticed in my log files that someone was trying to crack the username and password of an ftp account on our server.  It appears to be happening in rapid succession.   Is there anything from a security standpoint I can do to prevent this?  I.e. pause after so many failed attempts etc.

Please advise.

Thanks,
Bruce

Someone's trying to crack password via ftp

Operating system security (OS security) is the process of ensuring OS integrity, confidentiality and availability. OS security refers to specified steps or measures used to protect the OS from threats, viruses, worms, malware or remote hacker intrusions. OS security encompasses all preventive-control techniques, which safeguard any computer assets capable of being stolen, edited or deleted if OS security is compromised, including authentication, passwords and threats to systems and programs.