eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A firewall audit is a thorough procedure that requires your IT and security teams to look closely at your firewall documentation and change management processes. Your team may want to use a specific software to track the list of objectives and steps, or you may just use a Google or Word document and share it with relevant stakeholders.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

While security suites and platforms will scan computers, servers, and network switches all day long, not all of them are designed to handle things like fridges and thermostats. And IoT devices often don’t have the firmware to install antivirus software or other protective tools. The vulnerability is documented as CVE-2023-49722.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Gather the necessary equipment, evaluate the network layout, and become familiar with the firewall documentation. Disabling default accounts and changing passwords improve security, as does requiring strong passwords for administrator accounts. Changes should be documented and audit information stored for regulatory reporting purposes.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Examine the rationale behind present rules, considering previous security concerns and revisions. Configurations, network diagrams, and security rules should be documented for future reference and auditing. Throughout the change management process, keep security and compliance in mind.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The shared public key of asymmetric cryptology can encrypt documents, but decryption requires the use of a private key that is not intended to be shared. Although more complicated and expensive to implement, asymmetric encryption ensures secure communications over distributed networks without exposing the encryption keys to theft.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

However, also consider deploying specialized tools or tools with expanded capabilities, such as: Basic input output system (BIOS) security: Operates outside of the operating system to guard the firmware and other basic software connecting the operating system to a PC. 34% of workers use unapproved applications or software.

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