FYI 8

RFC 2196

Site Security Handbook, September 1997

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Status:
INFORMATIONAL
Obsoletes:
RFC 1244
Author:
B. Fraser
Stream:
IETF
Source:
ssh ()

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DOI:  https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC2196

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Abstract

This handbook is a guide to developing computer security policies and procedures for sites that have systems on the Internet. The purpose of this handbook is to provide practical guidance to administrators trying to secure their information and services. The subjects covered include policy content and formation, a broad range of technical system and network security topics, and security incident response. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard of any kind.


For the definition of Status, see RFC 2026.

For the definition of Stream, see RFC 8729.




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