HI Juan,
Always authenticate the client first, and if possible try to restrict the
IP sources other than that there is nothing much you can do to avoid a
hacker to connect to your server.
You can use a couple of techniques to try to minimize the possible
ocurrence of a break in, for example disconnect the client if an unknow
command is received (I do this) or if you know that no more than a certain
numbers of clients will connect at the same time you can control how manies
connection are live at the same time. Also if the protocol you defined is
text in the ruotine where you get the command check if the receiving string
is sending a command bigger than your limit, if so drop the conneciton.
Hope this help,
--
Ignacio Machin,
ignacio.machin AT dot.state.fl.us
Florida Department Of Transportation
"Juan" <ju*****************@ANTISPAMhotmail.com> wrote in message
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Where can I find information on how to secure a socket server? I'd like to
implement the necessary measures to avoid hackers attacks and to
authenticate the clients...
thanks,
Juan.