4.11 Considering the security of systems that use external networks

This section describes the security threats that can be expected with respect to systems that use external networks, and their countermeasures.

Organization of this section

• 4.11.1 Security threats that can be expected with respect to systems that use external networks

• 4.11.2 Deploying a firewall and intrusion detection system

• 4.11.3 Using an SSL accelerator to process encrypted communication

• 4.11.4 Authenticating users from within applications

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