Infrastructure Security
Overview
Infrastructure security focuses on protecting the underlying components of an organization’s IT environment, including hardware, software, networks, and data centers, from various cyber threats and vulnerabilities. It encompasses a wide range of practices, technologies, and protocols aimed at ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical infrastructure components.
Key aspects of infrastructure security include network security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and virtual private networks (VPNs) to safeguard against unauthorized access and malicious activities. Additionally, secure configuration management ensures that hardware and software components are properly configured to minimize security risks.
Physical security measures such as access controls, surveillance systems, and environmental controls protect data centers and server rooms from unauthorized access, theft, and environmental hazards.
Furthermore, robust authentication and authorization mechanisms, including strong password policies, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and role-based access controls (RBAC), help ensure that only authorized users can access sensitive information and resources.
Regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and patch management procedures are essential for identifying and addressing security weaknesses and ensuring that infrastructure components remain up-to-date and resilient against emerging threats.
Overall, infrastructure security is crucial for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of an organization’s IT infrastructure, thereby safeguarding against cyber attacks and minimizing the potential impact of security breaches on business operations and data assets.
Infrastructure Security
- Asset Management
- Core Infrastructure Security
- Mobile & Endpoint Security
- Technical Resilience
- Threat and Vulnerability Management
- Penetration Testing