(RS) Discussion Question 4: System Hardening

Posted on January 22, 2018 Updated on January 22, 2018

Discussion Requirements

You are provided a handout to begin this discussion.

Tasks

Discuss system hardening strategies and techniques including updates and patches, default logon/passwords, anonymous access, removal of unneeded services, separation of production and development environments, and settings such as password length and complexity by answering the following questions:

What hardening guidelines or standards are you familiar with?
What steps have you taken to harden systems?
What function do each of the strategies discussed serve?

Summarize your thoughts in a Microsoft Word document checking for spelling and grammar, then submit it directly (cut & paste) into the discussion thread.

Respond to at least two other students’ views to engage in a meaningful debate regarding their posts or to defend your post.

Required Resources

Submission Requirements

Format: Please enter directly into the Discussion Question window
Citation Style: Follow APA
At least 300 words
Spelling and Grammar count so I suggest you first type your post into MS Word and check for spelling and grammar. You can then cut & Paste into the Discussion Question thread.

Self-Assessment Checklist

I discussed my experience with formal hardening guidelines and standards.
I offered details such as what function the strategy serves.
I responded to at least two other students’ views to engage in a meaningful debate regarding their choices or to defend my choices.