Discuss system hardening strategies and techniques including updates and patches

Tasks

Discuss system hardening strategies and techniques including updates and patches, default logon/passwords, anonymous access, removal of unneeded services, separation of production and development environments, and settings such as password length and complexity by answering the following questions:

What hardening guidelines or standards are you familiar with?

What steps have you taken to harden systems?

What function do each of the strategies discussed serve?

Summarize your thoughts in a Microsoft Word document checking for spelling and grammar, then submit it directly (cut & paste) into the discussion thread.

Respond to at least two other students’ views to engage in a meaningful debate regarding their posts or to defend your post.

Required Resources

Textbook and Internet

Handout: System Hardening

Submission Requirements

Format: Please enter directly into the Discussion Question window

Citation Style: Follow APA

At least 300 words

Spelling and Grammar count so I suggest you first type your post into MS Word and check for spelling and grammar. You can then cut & Paste into the Discussion Question thread.

Self-Assessment Checklist

I discussed my experience with formal hardening guidelines and standards.

I offered details such as what function the strategy serves.

I responded to at least two other students’ views to engage in a meaningful debate regarding their choices or to defend my choices.