Knowledge is your Best Security
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"In the IT security field, you fight knowledge with knowledge"

Robert Hocking, 2005
Symtrex CTO

 

 

iso 17799

The ISO 17799 standard is a comprehensive set of controls comprising best practices in information security. It comprises two parts (1) a code of practice and (2) a specification for an information security management system. They encompass the following:

  1. Install and maintain a working firewall to protect data
  2. Keep security patches up-to-date
  3. Protect stored data
  4. Encrypt data sent across public networks
  5. Use and regularly update anti-virus software
  6. Restrict access by "need to know"
  7. Assign unique ID to each person with computer access
  8. Don't use vendor-supplied defaults for passwords and security parameters
  9. Track all access to data by unique ID
  10. Regularly test security systems and processes
  11. Implement and maintain an information security policy
  12. Restrict physical access to data

How Symtrex Assists

Symtrex's security audit methodology will provide the necessary information required to meet corporate security standards and address regulatory act compliance. By providing a detailed security forensic data analysis, a comprehensive report of activity and events on the systems/servers being monitored will be provided.

Once our detailed audit analysis is complete Symtrex will provide recommendations based on our findings and will, if desired, implement and arrange for a post implementation audit.

Contact us today to receive more information.