DIN EN ISO 27001:2022 defines numerous aspects of information security. One important aspect required in the new version is secure system configuration – also known as system hardening. Here’s what you need to know about it.
What does “state of the art techniques” mean? What is to be done?
The legal term “state of the art” has received increased attention in recent years. Here’s what it means. And these measures can be taken.
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Less “Red Alert”: How the Security Operations Center Benefits Significantly from System Hardening
IT security specialists in so-called SOCs, CDCs or CSIRTs usually have a lot on their plate because they have to deal with numerous events and incidents. System hardening can significantly reduce the flood of (false) reports and at the same time improve the security of IT systems.
AuditTAP 5.5: Checks according to the latest curing recommendations
There is a fresh update for the AuditTAP! You can now check even better whether your systems are securely configured (“hardened”) to the state of the art. Additionally, current project requirements are implemented.
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Is Windows 11 a spyware? A call to finally take action!
In the default configuration, the new Microsoft operating system reads some telemetry data without being asked and sends it to several servers for evaluation. There is an established measure to prevent this – and it has other positive “side effects”.
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Cyber insurance and system hardening: an important connection
Insurers are raising the prices of their cyber insurance policies. This can be changed, for example, with professional system hardening.
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SOC2 compliance ahead: How hardening supported ESRB on their way
How can high requirements of a information security certification be met? Especially when preventive measures like system hardening are a must have. This is how ESRB mastered that with our powerful hardening tool.
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This is why IT forensics and system hardening belong together
IT forensics and system hardening are only seemingly two completely different areas of information security. In practice, many important overlaps become apparent.
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VDA-ISA and TISAX: Why system hardening is becoming a “must have” in the automotive industry
Automotive suppliers and manufacturers must follow sector-specific industry standards such as VDA-ISA and TISAX to secure their IT systems. That is why system hardening is taking on an increasingly important role.
Why system hardening is a “must have” for your company in 2023
Don’t become an easy victim of cyber attacks! Read here why “cyber security” and the hardening of IT systems must be at the top of the list of priorities in 2023.
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