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Five steps to password policy compliance

IT Security Guru

Recent guidance from regulatory bodies like the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has organizations considering throwing away password expiry rules. The post Five steps to password policy compliance appeared first on IT Security Guru. Don’t throw away password expiry.

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IaaS Security: Top 8 Issues & Prevention Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

IaaS security refers to the procedures, technologies, and safeguards put in place by IaaS providers to protect their computer infrastructure. Know the IaaS Security Model Provider Understand the security model of your IaaS provider by extensively examining their documentation and connecting with their support channels.

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11 Key Steps of the Patch Management Process

eSecurity Planet

Also read: Patch Management Policy: Steps, Benefits and a Free Template Step 5: Create documentation before and after patching Keep detailed documentation throughout the patch management process. Document the condition of systems prior to patching, including versions, settings, and vulnerabilities.

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10 Reasons to Celebrate 2020

McAfee

We believe this customer recognition validates our commitment to innovate and invest in technology that aims to reduce the cost and complexity of modern cybersecurity. With the McAfee Web Security portfolio, organizations can enforce their internet policy compliance and extend their perimeter security for a borderless IT environment.”

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Patch Management Policy: Steps, Benefits and a Free Template

eSecurity Planet

Review and Modify the Patch Management Policy. Even though the first formal Patch Management Policy may be approved by step three, keep in mind that all policies should be living documents that need to change as the organization changes. Overview : sets expectations and goals for the policy.

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Implementing Effective Compliance Testing: A Comprehensive Guide

Centraleyes

This program encompasses the strategies, tools, and methodologies employed to conduct rigorous testing and maintain compliance over time. Automated Compliance Testing: Efficiency and Accuracy In an era defined by digital transformation, automation is a game-changer.

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What Is an Application Level Gateway? How ALGs Work

eSecurity Planet

To help you visualize the process better, we’ve also provided screenshots from Microsoft Azure’s application gateway documentation. Implement monitoring tools to track performance and ensure policy compliance. Start with assigning listeners to ports, defining rules, and allocating resources to a backend pool.