3.1.14. Use host-based/personal firewall software to limit individual hosts’ exposure

3.1. Preparation

3.1.1. Make users aware of malicious code issues.

3.1.10. Configure the network perimeter to deny all incoming traffic

3.1.11. Secure all remote access methods, including modems and virtual

3.1.12. Put all publicly accessible services on secured demilitarized zone

3.1.13. Disable all unneeded services on hosts and separate critical

3.1.15. Create and implement a password policy.

3.1.2. Read antivirus bulletins.

3.1.3. Deploy host-based intrusion detection and prevention systems, including file

3.1.4. Use antivirus software, and keep it updated with the

3.1.5. Configure software to block suspicious files.

3.1.6. Eliminate open Windows shares.

3.1.7. Configure intrusion detection software to alert on attempts to

3.1.8. Configure all hosts to use centralized logging.

3.1.9. Establish procedures for having all users change their passwords.

By Efrain Ortiz

3.1.14. Use host-based/personal firewall software to limit individual hosts’ exposure to attacks.

Deploying host-based or personal firewall software to individual hosts and configuring it to deny all activity that is not expressly permitted should further reduce the likelihood of unauthorized access incidents.