Securing Computer Systems

In this section, you will examine various security specifics for an individual workstation, a server, and a network. You should be aware, however, that you do not need to reinvent the wheel. A number of very reputable organizations have put together step-by-step guides, or security templates, that you can use in your network setting. These can be modified to fit your particular organization, or they can be used as a starting point for you in forming your own security strategy.

• The National Security Agency has a website with a number of specific network security guides: www.nsA.gov/snac/

• The Center for Internet Security offers a number of security guides and benchmarks: www.cisecurity.com/

• The SANS institute has a number of sample policies you can download and modify or use: www.sans.org/resources/policies/