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The document is a comprehensive checklist for hardening Windows 2003 Server, outlining necessary procedures to enhance security and comply with UTSA's computing environment standards. It emphasizes the importance of both physical and logical security measures, including access controls, installation protocols, audit policies, password management, and additional security protections. The checklist serves as a guide to prevent vulnerabilities and ensure compliance for server installations.

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Begin by filling out the 'Server Information' section. Enter the hostname, IP address, MAC address, asset tag, administrator name, phone number, and date. This information is crucial for tracking and compliance.
In the 'Preparation' section, ensure you have contacted the Information Security Office for permission to add a server. Document any exceptions in the provided area.
Proceed to 'Physical Security'. Check each procedure box as you implement access control mechanisms and initial security measures. Initial next to each completed task.
Continue through sections like 'Installation', 'Audit and Account Policies', and 'Security Settings', following similar steps: read each guideline carefully, implement it, and mark it off with your initials.

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How to perform system hardening?

Steps for System Hardening Tips You Can Use Apply patches for known vulnerabilities. Require strong passwords and MFA. Limit user privileges. Alter unsecure default settings with configuration management or even policy as code (PaC). Disable unnecessary services. Whitelist critical applications.

How to check hardening?

Example systems hardening checklist Firewall configuration. Regular network auditing. Limit users and secure access points. Block unused network ports. Encrypt network traffic. Disallow anonymous access. Implement network segmentation. Enable intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS)

What is the server hardening process?

The server hardening process reduces your business attack surface and helps you guard against ransomware, malware, and other cyberthreats. You can follow this process to protect all points of entry against cyberattacks, address cybersecurity weaknesses, and optimize your security posture.

How do I test system hardening?

Use testing, vulnerability scanning, configuration management, and other security auditing tools to find flaws in the system and prioritize fixes. Conduct system hardening assessments against resources using industry standards from NIST, Microsoft, CIS, DISA, etc.

What is the SOP for server hardening?

9 key steps in server hardening: These include securing physical location, controlling access, configuring firewalls, managing server configurations, securing user accounts, patching vulnerabilities, removing unused software, backing up data, and continuous monitoring.

How to check hardening in Windows server?

Windows Server Hardening Checklist Server Preparation. Update Windows Server Installation and Keep It Updated. User Account Security Hardening. Feature and Role Configuration. Application and Service Configuration. Network Configuration. Firewall Configuration. Network Time Configuration (NTP) Configuration.

Who puts out OS hardening checklists?

CIS benchmarks The Center for Internet Security (CIS) publishes hardening benchmarks for many common software applications and operating systems, including Ubuntu, and if you implement the suggestions in these hardening profiles then you can be assured of a comprehensive level of security.

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