Security hardening is a set of measures and configuration processes to increase the security of an organization's information systems and infrastructure. This process is implemented to identify and eliminate weak points in the system, minimize security gaps, and reduce potential attack surfaces. Security hardening includes configuration changes made to operating systems, network devices, software, and applications, strong password policies, updates, access controls, and encryption. In addition, disabling unnecessary services, firewall rules, and continuous monitoring of the system with monitoring systems are also part of this process. As a result, security hardening helps protect organizations against data loss, infiltration, or other security threats by creating an environment that is more resilient to cyber attacks.
Advantages of the Security Hardening Solution
Advanced Security Level
Security hardening, sistemlerin ve ağların güvenlik açıklarını minimize ederek, saldırganların zafiyetleri kullanarak sisteme sızmasını engeller. Bu, genel güvenlik seviyesi üzerinde önemli bir iyileşme sağlar.
Editing Poor Configurations
By disabling default settings, unnecessary services and open ports on systems, it reduces security risks and creates a more secure structure.
Security Policy Implementation
Security hardening enables companies to strictly enforce security policies. This helps ensure consistent security standards are followed, especially in corporate networks.
Reducing the Attack Surface
The attack surface is narrowed by removing unnecessary software, services and open ports. This makes it harder for attackers to penetrate systems and spread malware.
Ensuring Compliance
Security hardening facilitates compliance with industry security standards and legal regulations (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.). It helps companies meet regulatory requirements.
Improving System Performance
Disabling unnecessary software and services makes more efficient use of system resources. This improves performance, allowing the network and devices to run faster.
