Our Configuration Review service meticulously examines your organization's technology systems and applications to ensure they are configured for maximum security. Experienced experts evaluate network devices, operating systems, and cybersecurity solutions, providing tailored recommendations for improvement. This service includes optimizations for firewall rules, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, databases, and web servers like IIS and Tomcat. By addressing potential misconfigurations, we empower your organization to enhance its cybersecurity posture, reduce vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Trust in our expertise to bolster your security framework effectively.
Check the below services in the CR service:
1. Network Devices Hardening Configuration Review
Introduction
Technology Address (TA) offers a comprehensive Network Device Hardening Configuration Review to secure critical network infrastructure components such as firewalls, routers, and switches. Our approach aligns with globally recognized frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks and NIST, ensuring best-in-class protection against cyber threats by optimizing configurations, reducing attack surfaces, and enforcing security baselines.
Service Phases
- Initial Configuration Assessment: Review the current configuration of network devices using industry standards like CIS Benchmarks and NIST guidelines.
- Gap Analysis and Vulnerability Identification: Identify misconfigurations, unnecessary services, and security vulnerabilities.
- Hardening Recommendations: Provide detailed recommendations to harden network configurations, including secure access control settings, encryption protocols, and firewall optimizations.
- Post-Hardening Validation: Conduct a final review after implementing changes to verify that all configurations meet the highest security standards.
Deliverables
- Network device configuration audit report
- Vulnerability and gap analysis
- Hardening recommendations with remediation actions
- Post-implementation verification report
Type of Deliverables
- Audit logs, configuration scripts, vulnerability assessment reports, and remediation guides
2. Operating Systems Hardening Configuration Review
Introduction
TA’s Operating Systems Hardening Configuration Review secures your servers and workstations by applying industry-leading standards such as CIS Benchmarks and NIST guidelines. Our service ensures that OS configurations are robust against cyber threats and compliant with security best practices.
Service Phases
- OS Configuration Audit: Review the existing operating system configurations (e.g., Windows, Linux, Unix) based on CIS and NIST hardening guidelines.
- Vulnerability Identification: Identify potential weaknesses, including outdated patches, insecure services, and configuration misalignments.
- Hardening Implementation: To increase security, recommend improvements for account management, patch management, and configuration changes.
- Post-Implementation Review: Validate security configurations to ensure proper hardening measures have been applied.
Deliverables
- OS configuration audit report
- Vulnerability identification report
- Hardening recommendations and implementation plan
- Post-hardening validation report
Type of Deliverables
- OS security audit reports, remediation guides, and post-hardening verification logs
3. Cybersecurity Solutions Hardening Configuration Review
Introduction
Technology Address (TA) provides Cybersecurity Solutions Hardening Configuration Review to ensure optimal configuration of security solutions such as IDS/IPS, antivirus systems, and endpoint protection tools. This service enhances the effectiveness of these tools, ensuring they detect and respond to threats efficiently.
Service Phases
- Security Solutions Configuration Review: Assess the current settings of cybersecurity tools against CIS and NIST benchmarks.
- Risk and Threat Analysis: Identify gaps in security configurations and threat detection capabilities.
- Hardening Recommendations: Provide recommendations to optimize settings for maximum threat detection and mitigation.
- Validation and Testing: Perform post-hardening assessments to confirm the effectiveness of the applied changes.
Deliverables
- Security solution configuration review report
- Risk and threat assessment
- Hardening recommendations with implementation steps
- Post-hardening validation and performance report
Type of Deliverables
- Configuration audit reports, security policy documents, and validation tests
4. Firewall Rule Optimization
Introduction
Technology Address (TA)’s Firewall Rule Optimization service streamlines and strengthens firewall rules, ensuring that your firewall configurations are free from redundant rules and are optimized for both performance and security. Following the best practices outlined by Tenable and CIS, we ensure your firewall is a robust defense layer.
Service Phases
- Rule Set Review: Analyze the current firewall rules, identifying outdated or redundant rules.
- Vulnerability Identification: Identify any security gaps caused by misconfigurations or poorly defined rules.
- Rule Optimization: Propose optimized rules that enhance performance and security, minimizing the attack surface.
- Post-Optimization Validation: Test the firewall after optimization to confirm improved security without operational disruptions.
Deliverables
- Firewall rule audit and optimization report
- List of redundant and conflicting rules
- Optimized firewall rule set
- Validation report with performance and security testing results
Type of Deliverables
- Rule audit reports, optimized rule configurations, and performance validation logs
5. Microsoft Exchange Hardening Configuration Review
Introduction
TA’s Microsoft Exchange Hardening Configuration Review secures email infrastructures against common threats like phishing, spam, and unauthorized access by ensuring that Microsoft Exchange is configured according to CIS and NIST standards.
Service Phases
- Exchange Configuration Assessment: Review Microsoft Exchange settings, focusing on email security, authentication, and access control.
- Vulnerability Identification: Identify weaknesses in encryption protocols, authentication settings, and access management.
- Hardening Recommendations: Provide actionable recommendations to improve email security, including multi-factor authentication, TLS configuration, and mailbox security.
- Post-Hardening Validation: Conduct a post-hardening review to confirm the application of secure configurations.
Deliverables
- Exchange configuration audit report
- Vulnerability identification and risk analysis
- Hardening recommendations
- Post-hardening validation report
Type of Deliverables
- Configuration audit logs, encryption settings, and post-hardening security reports
6. Active Directory (AD) Hardening Configuration Review
Introduction
Technology Address (TA) offers an Active Directory Hardening Configuration Review to secure and optimize your AD infrastructure. We focus on reducing the risk of privilege escalation and unauthorized access and ensure that Active Directory is properly configured according to CIS Benchmarks and NIST guidelines.
Service Phases
- AD Configuration Audit: Review AD settings, including group policies, account management, and permissions.
- Vulnerability and Risk Assessment: Identify misconfigurations, weak passwords, and privileged accounts that pose security risks.
- Hardening Recommendations: Provide recommendations to implement stronger password policies, restrict administrative privileges, and secure group policies.
- Post-Hardening Validation: Validate that all changes have been implemented correctly and monitor ongoing security.
Deliverables
- AD configuration audit report
- Vulnerability and risk assessment report
- Hardening recommendations and security policies
- Post-hardening validation report
Type of Deliverables
- Configuration audit logs, group policy review reports, and security validation documents
7. Database Hardening Configuration Review
Introduction
TA’s Database Hardening Configuration Review secures database systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities such as unauthorized access, SQL injection, and weak encryption. This service ensures that databases are compliant with security frameworks like PCI-DSS and CIS Benchmarks.
Service Phases
- Database Configuration Audit: Review the database’s current security settings, user access, and encryption protocols.
- Vulnerability Assessment: Identify weaknesses in access control, encryption, and SQL security.
- Hardening Recommendations: Provide a comprehensive plan to address vulnerabilities through encryption, patch management, and access control.
- Validation and Post-Hardening Assessment: Validate the applied changes to ensure secure database configurations.
Deliverables
- Database configuration review report
- Vulnerability and gap analysis
- Hardening recommendations and remediation steps
- Post-hardening validation report
Type of Deliverables
- Database security audit reports, encryption guidelines, and post-hardening verification
8. Webservers (IIS and Tomcat) Hardening Configuration Review
Introduction
Technology Address (TA) provides Webserver Hardening Configuration Review to secure web servers such as IIS and Tomcat. This service ensures that your web servers are configured securely to prevent unauthorized access, mitigate web-based attacks, and optimize performance based on CIS Benchmarks.
Service Phases
- Webserver Configuration Audit: Review the current security settings of IIS and Tomcat web servers, including SSL/TLS configurations and access control mechanisms.
- Threat Identification: Identify vulnerabilities such as misconfigured SSL certificates, insecure headers, and directory traversal risks.
- Hardening Recommendations: Recommend actions to secure the web server, including proper SSL/TLS implementation and secure headers.
- Validation and Post-Hardening Testing: Perform post-hardening testing to ensure that all configurations meet security standards.
Deliverables
- Webserver configuration audit report
- Vulnerability analysis and risk mitigation plan
- Hardening recommendations
- Post-hardening validation report
Type of Deliverables
- Webserver security audit logs, SSL/TLS configuration files, and security validation reports
