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Joomla! Web Security

by Tom Canavan
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Overview

Today all websites must consider security; this security handbook for Joomla! websites is a must-read for anyone seriously using Joomla! for business. You need knowledge of Joomla! but not prior knowledge of securing websites. Joomla! is a safe CMS but misconfiguration, vulnerable components, poorly configured hosts, and weak passwords can all contribute to the downfall of your website, if you do not know how to secure it from threats. This book has a strong, hands-on approach to security. Starting from basics like choosing host sites, it is packed with relevant, real-world topics: configuration suggestions; key security tools; test and development environments; vulnerabilities - SQL injection, kiddie-scripts, PHP injection, and other attacks; tools used by malicious hackers; safe php.ini and .htaccess settings; interpreting log files; implementing SSL; responding to a site emergency and collecting forensic evidence. It ends with a concise reference section for security administrators.

Synopsis

Today all websites must consider security; this security handbook for Joomla! websites is a must-read for anyone seriously using Joomla! for business. You need knowledge of Joomla! but not prior knowledge of securing websites. Joomla! is a safe CMS but misconfiguration, vulnerable components, poorly configured hosts, and weak passwords can all contribute to the downfall of your website, if you do not know how to secure it from threats. This book has a strong, hands-on approach to security. Starting from basics like choosing host sites, it is packed with relevant, real-world topics: configuration suggestions; key security tools; test and development environments; vulnerabilities - SQL injection, kiddie-scripts, PHP injection, and other attacks; tools used by malicious hackers; safe php.ini and .htaccess settings; interpreting log files; implementing SSL; responding to a site emergency and collecting forensic evidence. It ends with a concise reference section for security administrators.

About the Author, Tom Canavan

A twenty-three year veteran of the Computer Business, and a Data Center Technology Consultant to Fortune-1000 Companies, Tom Canavan is a Certified Ethical Hacker and has a degree in Robotics and Numerical Control. He is author of the book Dodging the Bullets - A Disaster Preparation Guide for Joomla! Based Websites.

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Book Details

Published
September 1, 2008
Publisher
Packt Publishing
Pages
264
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781847194886

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