System Hardening & Secure Configuration
Polymorphic malware is a novel, hard-to-detect threat that is becoming increasingly sophisticated thanks to AI tools. Find out here how you can thwart the “shape-shifting malware” and minimize the risk of damage.
We are often asked why we do not carry out System Hardening on the basis of Group Policies or Group Policy Objects. The quick answer: Because the handling is massively inefficient and the results are therefore unsatisfactory! We explain why this is the case in this article.
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Hardening systems and detecting cyber attacks are two different components of an IT security strategy. And both are actually independent of each other. That doesn’t have to be the case! With the “pEAgasus” project, we are bringing together what belongs together.
With its step-by-step approach, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework offers very good guidance for the protection of IT systems. In our experience, one relevant point is often neglected during implementation. You can find out what this is here.
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Many AI applications are great because they increase the efficiency of companies. However, they can also pose a threat to information security. Find out here how AI Hardening makes your systems more secure.
Do you use Microsoft Edge? Is it configured securely? With the latest AuditTAP version, you can check whether your browser complies with the strictest hardening requirements, among other things.
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There are various ways in which you can implement System Hardening in your company. Here we present the special features as well as the advantages and disadvantages of Rapid Hardening, Layered Hardening and Lifecycle Hardening.
Attention Windows and Linux users – there is a new update for AuditTAP! Read here what version 5.7.1 has to offer.
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Microsoft is extending support for Windows Server 2012, even though the operating system is considered “retired”. You now have these options.
Continue reading “Windows Server 2012/R2 – End of support: What you should do now”
The IT security specialists of two large US authorities have joined forces to write a guide. The topic is the secure configuration of IT systems. These are the recommendations and advice from NSA and CISA.
Continue reading “What do the NSA and CISA advise for securing IT systems? System hardening!”