Nowadays Web sites are a key asset to organizations of all sizes, providing information and services to clients, suppliers and employees. Unfortunately, they also open new threats to the enterprise network. In this first in a series of three Web Security School webcasts, Mike Cobb, Managing Director of Cobweb Applications Ltd and author of IIS Security, lays the groundwork for locking down a Web server before it goes live. Mike begins this tutorial with a look at Web server hardening procedures, followed by access control and security policies. He also explains how to secure other network services such as SMTP and FTP, and the best way to prepare recovery plans and backup procedures. You will come away from this webcast with a checklist to ensure your IIS Web server is secure and ready for the online world.