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Basic Server Hardening

Basic Server Hardening. UTD Computer Security Group – Kevin Weaver csg.utdallas.edu. What I'm covering. OS-independent techniques Typical attacks and defenses Leading into Linux- and Windows-specific topics for other presenters. Passwords: The Usual. Minimum length Minimum complexity

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Basic Server Hardening

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  1. Basic Server Hardening UTD Computer Security Group – Kevin Weaver csg.utdallas.edu

  2. What I'm covering • OS-independent techniques • Typical attacks and defenses • Leading into Linux- and Windows-specific topics • for other presenters

  3. Passwords: The Usual • Minimum length • Minimum complexity • Failed attempt lockouts • Making new passwords

  4. Passwords: The Usual SANITIZE YOUR INPUT!

  5. Passwords: The Attack • Can't do online attacks • Offline attacks necessary

  6. Account Management • Administrator, root • No Guest • Need-to-have privileges • Limited privilege escalation • Decoy account

  7. Anti-Malware: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly • Freebies: • Avast! • AVG • Avir • Real money: • Avast! again • Norton & McAfee • Kaspersky

  8. Patches & Updates 3.5th Edition • Preview before installing • If it ain't broke, don't fix it • Update securely

  9. Fun Stuff: Honeypot

  10. QUESTIONS? UTD Computer Security Group – Kevin Weaver csg.utdallas.edu

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