As Windows server operating systems advance and the servers themselves advance technologically, you will see tips of this nature change. But, some suggestions are going to be around for a long time. In the same way that some household security tips have stuck around for a long time.
Be wary of executing website applications with administrator level privileges
All file authorization should be carefully defined. And the best validation possible should be in place to stop hackers from exploiting website applications. And also gaining access to servers.
Password policies should be set in place
You should set them up. Even intermediate Internet users know about the best practices for passwords, and if you do not then do a lot of research now. Instead of just saying you are going to follow password best practices, you should do it routinely as part of your business month, and you should set up policies so that you are not figuratively leaving your front door open on the Internet.
Server backups are tedious but important
Backing up any files or information is dull and feels like a big waste of time, but it needs to be done, so do it as part of your routine. Add it to your monthly diary along with your password routines and server update routines. Force yourself to back up your server out of habit if nothing else.
Windows updates are your friends
Having to do updates is annoying, and they often cause unforeseen problems that you do not want to deal with right now, but every time you neglect to update you allow the hackers to gain ground on you. Microsoft is a dominant company with programmers working night and day to keep your system safe. They produce monthly updates that you would be a fool to turn down.
Update your server knowledge
This article only states the security tips that have been around for a long time and will be around for a long time in the future. However, smaller personal tips are going to change over time, and it is up to you to stay abreast of these tips and to stay up to date with the most recent threats to your server.
Build a change control process
This is to be used when you need to change something with regards to your server. The process should go something like this: Record the required changes, assess their impact, build a detailed plan on you will conduct the changes, test your idea, run your idea through a further preproduction environment, try your idea with fail-safes, safeguards and backups.
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