Network Device Security Policy Purpose This document describes a required minimal security configuration for all routers and switches connecting to a production network or used in a production capacity at or on behalf of IHS. Scope All routers and switches connected to IHS production networks are affected. Routers and switches within internal, secured labs are not affected. Routers and switches within DMZ areas fall under the DMZ Equipment Policy. Policy 1. Configuration Standards 1.1 No local user accounts are configured on the router. Routers must use TACACS+ for all user authentications. 1.2 The enable password on the router must be kept in a secure encrypted form. The router must have the enable password set to the current production router …show more content…
You must have explicit permission to access or configure this device. All activities performed on this device may be logged, and violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, and may be reported to law enforcement. There is no right to privacy on this device." Enforcement Any employee found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Definitions Terms Definitions Production Network The "production network" is the network used in the daily business of IHS. Any network connected to the corporate backbone, either directly or indirectly, which lacks an intervening firewall device. Any network whose impairment would result in direct loss of functionality to IHS employees or impact their ability to do work. Lab Network A "lab network" is defined as any network used for the purposes of testing, demonstrations, training, etc. Any network that is stand-alone or firewalled off from the production network(s) and whose impairment will not cause direct loss to IHS nor affect the production network. Deviation from Use Any deviation from the requirements of this standard must be approved in writing by the IHS Chief Technology
These credentials can be cached on the device but the password must be reentered on the Managed Devices When periodically changed on the Target network.
* Assist in planning new software installation for security and any new routers and switches
Rob Pettigrew is the manager of technical systems and help desk center of Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming. Protecting networks are getting harder as there are different types of devices being used by companies. An example of this is Wyoming Medical Center has four different classifications of PCs, PCs in the hallways for the staff to use, PCs at the nursing stations, PCs in offices, and PCs on that move between patient rooms. Pettigrew deployed Novell ZenWorks to 850 of the medical centers 900 PCs to ensure each one has the right software. With having multiple applications, medical software systems, and the different machine types, and restrictions make it difficult for Pettigrew to ensure proper protection for the network. Another concern is the
Wifi-AP use a Share password is very dangerous. For example, if the wireless network connected to the company's internal resources, then the password leak is very troublesome, user complained is change wifi-ap password.
In general, wireless routers control access to their management interface by using the hypertext transport protocol (HTTP) as the default authentication protocol. In other words, when you connect to your wireless router from a web browser (typically http://192.168.1.1), and then submit your login credentials, the HTTP protocol is used to transmit your login credentials to the router. Because HTTP does not provide encryption, your login credentials are sent to the router over the air in clear-text. In this case, an attacker eavesdropping on your WLAN would be able to capture this information and use it to access the router as an administrator. Once your router is compromised an attacker can then use it to stage attacks such as man-in-the-middle (MITM), modify unencrypted data, or even send users to evil twin websites.
Organizations should develop a security policy for the wireless LAN infrastructure prior to the implementation stage. In order to have a strong security policy,
Mortgage Connect is committed to protecting both its proprietary and customer data. To do this, MC has established a formal information security program to ensure appropriate controls are in place to safeguard sensitive data from unauthorized access or disclosure. The MC security program is comprised of both technical and procedural controls. MC has employed advanced next generation firewalls with Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) at the network perimeter configured in pairs for high availability. Public facing systems are segmented within a DMZ, isolated from internal systems by a pair of next generation firewalls protecting the intranet. All servers reside within either MC’s primary or secondary data center. Data centers are enterprise class
All main networking, router, switches and servers will be in a closet that is only accessible to the networking team, this way it’s not
c. The following security measures must be implemented for any remote access connection into a secure network containing EPHI:
Strong Password Assignment. The password must be a minimum of ten characters in length and must contain alpha, numeric, and special characters. Default passwords should be immediately changed when assigned. Users must never reveal their passwords to anyone. Passwords should not be constructed from obvious personal data, i.e. social security number, telephone numbers, relative’s names, pet’s name, etc.
A network administrator is configuring AcLs on a Cisco router to allow traffic from host on network
As part of the network security team, we will be proving IDI with a network security plan to mitigate the vulnerabilities that have been discovered. A secure site will be set up with network intrusion detection and network protection systems will be available to access via the internal network. Policies will be presented for remote access and the use of VPN. Also contained within this report will be strategies for hardening the network and mitigating risks. An updated network layout with increased network security to meet the current needs will be included.
The controls listed in this section are selected from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53 revision 4. These four controls will be used to improve the security posture of TKU and will enhance the security requirements listed in prior
Any employee found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Application
Background: In a response from the Deputy Director, Mr. David J. Davidson Jr. Northeast Region NEC at Ft. Drum NY “NETMOD-C is not required at Ft. Hamilton and can be removed from the FY-18 site list. Hewlett Packard (HP) Installation Campus Area Network (ICAN) switches have sufficient warranty and life left for at least 5 years. The Ft. Hamilton ICAN is configured to the ICAN-Design and Implementation