Security Technologies for the World Wide Web

Unlike other books in this field, Security Technologies for the WWW
provides in-depth coverage of topics of specific concern to WWW security
professionals. With this handy resource, you gain the ability to discuss
existing security technologies, evaluate and choose those that suit your needs,
and understand corresponding software and hardware. Find out where the gaps are
in your existing security measures and learn the latest ways in which hackers
and others are trying to corrupt your information.

Keep this book on your reference shelf if you're a webmaster setting up
a new website or you're a security or IT manager trying to manage and
ensure safe traffic flow on an existing website. Students and professors will
also gain valuable insight into the latest security methods and technologies
with this comprehensive book.

Table of contents

Introduction

HTTP User Authentication and Authorization

Proxy Servers and Firewalls

Cryptographic Techniques

Internet Security Protocols

The SSL and TLS Protocols

Managing Certificates

Executable Content

Mobile Code and Agent-Based Systems

Copyright Protection

Privacy protection and Anonymous Browsing

Censorship on the WWW

Area of Further Study