HostsPlus Security Solutions - Getting Started -
For individuals who are new to security and would like to learn more about the topic,
HostsPlus has created the
Security Info Center.
For users who need help in imlpementing security a practice in their organization,
HostsPlus has created the following guide:
Security Practice Implementation guide
HostsPlus utilizes a tried and true process to guide you through starting a security initiative for your enterprise. The
HostsPlus team can assist you in every step of the way in starting a security initiative.
We have developed this process with a "security first" mindset. The process is flexible and allows you to utilize the steps below in an order that best fits the needs of your organization.
Discovery / Inventory
You will need to identify what assets are under your domain, and what policies and procedures and other documentation you already have. You will also need to identify what regulatory statutes you are required comply to.
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Triage / Prioritization
Once your inventory and requirements have been obtained, you will need to assign an order of priority that each system and application will be evaluated.
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Conduct Vulnerability Assessments
At this point we recommend that you conduct vulnerability assessments of your networks, devices and applications. These assessments should be performed in the order of prioritization determined during the previous step.
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Mitigate Vulnerabilities
This step involves resolving vulnerabilities that were identified during the vulnerability assessments. Typically the most severe vulnerabilities in high priority systems and applications should be resolved first.
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Setup a Preventative Maintenance Initiative
This step involves creating a scheduled maintenance system that involves backing up data, keeping devices up to date with the latest versions of software, patches and security updates as well as periodically conducting vulnerability assessments to ensure that security industry best practices are constantly being followed.
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Develop Documentation, Policies & Procedures, System & Development Lifecycles, and Disaster Recovery Plans
This step involves creating the necessary documentation and directives to ensure that your organization will be able to effectively survive most any catastrophe.
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Regulatory Compliance
Once all of the other steps have been completed satisfactorily, your organization should comply with most regulatory statutes.
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Whatever your needs are, please
contact us at
info@hostsplus.com so that we can assist you.