RFC 2196: Site Security Handbook
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
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.
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC2196
- Published
- September 1997
- Authors
- B. Fraser
- Status
- INFORMATIONAL
- Stream
- IETF
- Area
- usv
- Pages
- 75
- Also known as
- FYI8
- Obsoletes:
- RFC 1244
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