To-Do List #01: Switch Hardening /w Commands

Change default login credentials (username and password) on the switchDisable unnecessary services and protocols on the switchEnable SSH or SFTP for remote management of the switch instead of using TelnetConfigure access control lists (ACLs) to limit network access to the switchEnable port security to prevent unauthorized access to the switchConfigure VLANs to segment the network … Continue reading To-Do List #01: Switch Hardening /w Commands →

Security Dictionary #05: Authorization

Authorization is the process of determining whether a user, system, or application has the necessary permissions or rights to access a specific resource or perform a specific action. It is a security measure that is implemented to ensure that only authorized individuals, systems, or applications have access to sensitive information or resources. Authorization is closely … Continue reading Security Dictionary #05: Authorization →

Security Dictionary #04: Authentication

Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user, system, or application. It is a security measure that is implemented to ensure that only authorized individuals, systems, or applications have access to sensitive information or resources. Authentication is a crucial aspect of security and is used in a wide range of applications, including … Continue reading Security Dictionary #04: Authentication →

Security Dictionary #03: Risk Assessment

Risk assessment is the process of identifying, analyzing, and evaluating potential risks to an organization's operations, assets, and reputation. The goal of risk assessment is to determine the likelihood and potential impact of risks, so that appropriate measures can be taken to mitigate or manage them. There are several steps involved in a risk assessment … Continue reading Security Dictionary #03: Risk Assessment →

Security Dictionary #02: Governance

Governance refers to the process of making and enforcing decisions within an organization. Effective governance helps ensure that an organization's activities align with its values and objectives and that it is accountable to its stakeholders. Corporate governance is a framework of rules, policies, and practices that an organization follows to ensure that it is being … Continue reading Security Dictionary #02: Governance →

Security Dictionary #01: Compliance

Compliance refers to the process of ensuring that an organization adheres to a set of regulations, standards, laws, or policies. Compliance is important in a variety of industries, as it helps to ensure that organizations are operating in an ethical and legal manner and that they are protecting the rights and interests of their customers, … Continue reading Security Dictionary #01: Compliance →