I want to begin making front ends for all of my scripts. These administrative front ends may include multiple pages. What would be the best way to secure the whole administrative front end?

Should I put a cookie on the administrator's computer, to verify that he is actually the administrator.

I mean, I really have no idea what is the best security method for an administrative section that may have multiple scripts... but only request a password once, at the main page script.

Any links to security info would be appreachiated. Any extra tips would be apprechiated as well.

Thanks.

Edited 2001-05-23 by Ovid