Configuration Review and System Hardening

Configuration Review & System Hardening

Enhance Your Understanding and Management of Cyber Security Risks

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The configuration of a system plays such a pivotal role in its security. A misconfiguration will always leave a system vulnerable to a cyber attack and will sometimes lead to bypassing of security controls altogether. Insecure configurations come in the form of insecure services, use of default credentials, and missing important patches. System hardening on the other hand is the process of making a computer system more secure by eliminating potential attack vectors and reducing the attack surface. It focuses on levels of privilege, user groups (admins and standard user accounts), access to storage media, shared files, and the right to change/ adjust system settings.

What we offer

The configuration of a system plays such a pivotal role in its security. A misconfiguration will always leave a system vulnerable to a cyberattack and will sometimes lead to bypassing of security controls altogether. Insecure configurations come in the form of insecure services, use of default credentials, and missing important patches. System hardening on the other hand is the process of making a computer system more secure by eliminating potential attack vectors and reducing the attack surface. It focuses on levels of privilege, user groups (admins and standard user accounts), access to storage media, shared files, and the right to change/ adjust system settings.

Some of the security loopholes which we will uncover and fix include:

  • Systems/equipment that has not been configured well such as switches, routers, servers, ports and firewalls
  • Passwords stored in plaintext
  • Unencrypted data and network traffic
  • Software and firmware that are unpatched
  • Use of default passwords

Our Approach

We employ a step by step approach to penetration testing:

  • Information Gathering

  • Planning

  • Assessment

  • Report Generation

  • Remediation Testing

Benefits of configuration review and system hardening

  • Compliance – you remain compliant to industry standards such as PCI and DSS
  • Enhanced security brought about by a reduced attack surface
  • Optimal system functionality – removing unnecessary programs and disabling unwanted services will ensure your system is running optimally with fewer interruptions.

Why InfoSec Brigade?

  • An experienced technical support team
  • Top talented staff and expertise in cyber security
  • We offer customized security solutions to meet your security needs
  • Competitive services at very competitive prices
  • No hidden costs / unnecessary expenses
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At InfoSec Brigade, we believe in value addition. We are here to meet all cybersecurity needs at an affordable cost.