Assignment Content

Research and Analysis:

Select a web application server $($e$.$g$.,$ Apache Tomcat, Microsoft IIS, Nginx$).$

Provide an overview of its architecture and key features.

Identify and explain at least three common security threats associated with web application servers.

Case Study:

Find a real$-$world example of a security breach involving a web application server.

Summarize the incident, including how the breach occurred and the impact it had.

Analyze the vulnerabilities that were exploited.

Mitigation Strategies:

Discuss best practices for securing web application servers.

Propose specific measures to mitigate the threats identified in your research and case study.

Questions:

What are the inherent challenges in securing web application servers?

How can organizations balance security with performance and usability?

In what ways can emerging technologies $($e$.$g$.,$ AI$,$ machine learning$)$ enhance the security of web application servers?