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--- Controlling Web Access ---

Hidden URLs

bulletUse subdirectories under a domain name to "hide content".
bulletNo links from the site above.
bulletVisitors have to know where to look.
bulletLimited security once the word is out.

Host-based Restrictions

bulletLimit access via IP addressing scheme.
bulletCan be done with firewalls.

Identity-Based Access Controls

bulletUsers have usernames and passwords.
bulletCan be done at:
bulletApplication level - web application manages access.
bulletWeb server level - web server program controls access.
bulletOperating system/directory level - operating system permissions are used to manage access.

 

 

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