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What is the primary purpose of the principle of least privilege in cybersecurity?
What is the primary purpose of the principle of least privilege in cybersecurity?
Which tool is commonly used for monitoring systems to detect anomalies?
Which tool is commonly used for monitoring systems to detect anomalies?
What is a key benefit of using automated configuration enforcement tools?
What is a key benefit of using automated configuration enforcement tools?
Which activity is critical when decommissioning hardware or software?
Which activity is critical when decommissioning hardware or software?
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What does the process of hardening involve within a cybersecurity context?
What does the process of hardening involve within a cybersecurity context?
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What is the main goal of mitigation techniques in an organization?
What is the main goal of mitigation techniques in an organization?
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Why is access control an important mitigation technique?
Why is access control an important mitigation technique?
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Which of the following best describes segmentation in network security?
Which of the following best describes segmentation in network security?
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What is the purpose of creating an application allow list?
What is the purpose of creating an application allow list?
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How does isolation contribute to network security?
How does isolation contribute to network security?
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What is a critical aspect of the patching process for maintaining security?
What is a critical aspect of the patching process for maintaining security?
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Which type of encryption is typically used for encrypting data both in transit and at rest?
Which type of encryption is typically used for encrypting data both in transit and at rest?
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What consequence might organizations face without effective mitigation techniques?
What consequence might organizations face without effective mitigation techniques?
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Study Notes
Mitigation Techniques
- Mitigations are actions to reduce threat and vulnerability severity.
- They use procedural, technical, or management controls.
- Goal is to lower risk to an acceptable level.
- Mitigations are vital because threats and vulnerabilities constantly evolve.
- Without them, organizations risk data breaches, service disruptions, and reputational damage.
Segmentation
- Dividing a network into smaller parts isolates different traffic types.
- Makes it harder for attackers to move laterally within the network.
- Examples include separating accounting and R&D into different subnets.
- Use VLANs, subnets, and firewalls for efficient segmentation.
Access Control
- Authorised users gain access to specific resources only.
- Roles and permissions are key for access control.
- Not everyone should have admin access to a database, for example.
- Learn RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) and its configuration.
Application Allow List
- Permits specific applications to run on a system.
- Prevents unauthorized applications (like malware) from execution.
- Experiment with allow listing on a test machine to understand it.
Isolation
- Separates systems or processes from each other to minimize unauthorized access risk.
- Can include deploying a DMZ to isolate publicly accessible servers from the internal network.
Patching
- Applying updates to software to fix security vulnerabilities.
- Timely patching can prevent attacks (e.g., WannaCry).
- Use a patch management system for regular updates.
Encryption
- Protects data confidentiality by converting it to unreadable format.
- Encrypt sensitive data in transit and at rest.
- Understand symmetric and asymmetric encryption.
Monitoring
- Continuously monitors systems for anomalies and threats.
- Use SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack) for practical experience.
Least Privilege
- Granting users and systems only necessary permissions to perform their tasks.
- Avoid unnecessary privileges.
Configuration Enforcement
- Automated tools enforce consistent configurations across multiple systems.
- Ensures uniformity and compliance with security policies.
- Use configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
Decommissioning
- Securely remove hardware and software to eliminate lingering security risks.
- Involves securely erasing data and revoking access.
- Understand secure data deletion guidelines (e.g., NIST).
Hardening Techniques
- Configuring systems to remove unnecessary functions and secure remaining ones.
- Disable unnecessary ports and services.
Summary
- Mitigation techniques are multifaceted strategies reducing risks from threats and vulnerabilities.
- Mastering these techniques is vital for robust cybersecurity posture.
Review Questions
- What is the least privilege principle, and why is it important?
- How does network segmentation improve security?
- What's the role of monitoring in mitigations?
Key Points
- Mitigations are crucial for risk reduction.
- Techniques vary (segmentation, hardening), each with unique benefits.
Practical Exercises
- Implement a basic network segmentation scheme in a lab.
- Configure Role-Based Access Control on a test server.
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Test your knowledge on mitigation techniques, network segmentation, access control, and application allow listing. This quiz highlights how to effectively lower risks and protect organizational data from evolving threats. Perfect for students and professionals in cybersecurity.
