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Open Source CyberSecurity Tools for Hardening

Sep 3, 2023 By John Gates In CalCom
Open-source cybersecurity tools offer a prime solution for independent security experts, emerging businesses, and even medium to large enterprises aiming to tailor their security framework. These tools serve as a foundational platform for fostering security advancements, integrating proprietary software code and security automation scripts.
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IIS 10 CIS Benchmark Audit Procedure using PowerShell

Jul 17, 2023 By John Gates In CalCom
CIS IIS 10 Benchmark provides prescriptive guidance for establishing a secure configuration posture for Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) version 10. The benchmark provides guidance for establishing a secure configuration posture for IIS version 10. The benchmark is divided into two levels of security controls: Level 1 and Level 2. Level 1 provides a set of fundamental security measures that can be implemented with little or no impact on service availability.
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IIS hardening: 6 configurations changes to harden IIS 10 web server

Jul 4, 2023 By Keren Pollack In CalCom
IIS server, Microsoft’s Windows web server is one of the most used web server platforms on the internet. IIS 10 hardening according to the IIS CIS benchmarks is essential for preventing cyber-attacks and achieving CIS compliance. Common breaches happen by using IIS unsecured server protocols and configurations, such as SMB and TLS/SSL. The IIS default configurations is not recommended to use and should be changed to meet the IIS CIS benchmarks requirements.
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The Great Resignation of CISOs: Relieve Burnout Through Automated System Hardening

May 31, 2023 By John Gates In CalCom
The cybersecurity landscape is witnessing a phenomenon that has come to be known as the “Great Resignation” among Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). The challenges faced by CISOs in coping with ever-increasing regulations, compliance mandates, and the need for skilled resources have reached a tipping point. Coupled with a lack of cooperation from the C-suite, these factors have led to a surge in burnout among CISOs.
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Expert Advice on why you should automate server hardening

Apr 3, 2023 By John Gates In CalCom
We recently engaged in a conversation with our team of experts regarding their ongoing server hardening project. We inquired about the obstacles encountered during manual hardening procedures and asked if they’d be willing to explain the underlying reasons for issues that arise when automation is not employed. Their latest encounter with a client provided a valuable opportunity to further expound on strategies to mitigate these challenges.
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SQL Server hardening

Mar 23, 2023 By CalCom In CalCom
To safeguard the SQL layer against common SQL-based attacks, including Denial of Service, Brute Force, and SQL injections, and to prevent privilege escalations, hardening the SQL server is of utmost importance. Achieving compliance and satisfying auditors also necessitates SQL hardening. By implementing SQL hardening measures at both the application and operating system levels, the organization can significantly reduce its attack surface and eliminate critical vulnerabilities.
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5 Key Components of Cybersecurity Hardening

Mar 22, 2023 By Tripwire In Tripwire

Cybersecurity hardening is a comprehensive approach to keeping your organization safe from intruders, and mitigating risk. By reducing your attack surface, vulnerability is reduced in tandem. Hardening (or system hardening) considers all flaws and entry points potentially targeted by attackers to compromise your system.

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