As we discuss host and specifically server hardening this week, I thought this article would be interesting to think about some of the challenges that arise during the hardening process. The author Pollack explains that system hardening is changing the system’s default configurations (function-oriented) to make sure they are capable of protecting (security-oriented) the system. The system hardening is crucial for the firms because the threat environment becomes more and more challenging and establishing secure configurations will help protect against different attack techniques. Also, most organizations have regulations that require implementing a robust hardening policy.
So, now that we are aware of the importance of hardening and its three stages (policies, impact analysis, monitoring), it’s time to look at some of the challenges.
1. Generating an Impact Analysis Report
2. Policy Implementation and Change Management
3. Remaining Compliant
Every challenge listed above offers automated and non-automated solution approaches.
Link: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/blogs/biggest-challenges-system-hardening/
Miray Bolukbasi
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