Harden Systems & Servers

  • Operating system hardening; disabling or removing any unnecessary applications, closing unused ports, firewall, and system access.
  • Remove all non-essential tools and utilities.
  • Apply latest patches and upgrades.
  • Activate all appropriate security features.
  • Lock all ports except as listed in the following table.
  • Enable or install firewall protection.
  • Anti-Virus software; McAfee may require that the ‘MySQL’ directory and its sub-directories are excluded. For more information, refer to the McAfee knowledge base.
  • Physical security: Install RiskVision solution in a secured location.