[REVS] Apache Security Configuration Guide

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Date: 03/26/02


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  Apache Security Configuration Guide
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SUMMARY

Included below is a recommended security configuration guide for the
Apache web server, designed to provide security administrators with a
method of configuring an installation based on the agreed security risk
profile of the target system.

The security configuration document divides recommendations into levels
"Premium", "Standard", and "Basic", and covers a variety of installation,
configuration and ongoing management tasks, including:
 * Linux and Windows Installation Requirements
 * Apache Base Installation
 * Identification and Authentication
 * Privacy and Encryption
 * Access Control
 * Auditing
 * WebSphere

DETAILS

Introduction:
The following is a recommended security checklist for the Apache web
server. This document should be used as a guide to the installation and
configuration of Apache Servers in conjunction with an agreed security
plan for the identified system. The document is designed for use by
experienced IT administrators.

Some of the settings may be dependant on the patch levels of the
components in use, and therefore differences may exist between this
document and the actual file paths and access control settings on your
machine. Users are encouraged to notify Intersect Alliance of any errors
or omissions.

The security configuration parameters that are graded according to
arbitrary levels of PREMIUM, STANDARD or BASIC. These ratings are relative
and should not be read in absolute terms. A number of security grades
refer to a "risk assessment". It is strongly recommended that a security
risk assessment be used to ensure that the most appropriate grade is
chosen for a given production environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The complete guide can be downloaded from:
 <http://www.intersectalliance.com/projects/ApacheConfig/index.html>
http://www.intersectalliance.com/projects/ApacheConfig/index.html

The information has been provided by
<mailto:Leigh.Purdie@intersectalliance.com> Leigh Purdie.

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