Firewalls
uLimit traffic to the web service.
uBlock all traffic to the server except that which originates from IP addresses of known users of the web service.
uEnsure that only authorized users will be able to access the system.
uLimit exposure of the server itself to Internet-based attacks such as denial of service (DOS).
uIf calling through a proxy/firewall
ØServer request appears to originate from the proxy server 
ØMust enable proxy IP address
ØBig security hole