System Hardening

You are provided a handout to begin this discussion.

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.