Download Free Network Intrusion Detection Challenges Checklist

Prerequisites
A potential intrusion detection administrator needs a good knowledge of the environment into which she is introducing NIDS. What is the network layout? This information helps determine the positioning of the sensors and also may help determine which mode of operation should be used. What kinds of systems are in the environment? Windows? Unix? What services are the systems providing? Email? Web services? How is encryption used in the environment?

Download Free Network Security Outsourcing Agreement

- Aims of the agreement
- Term of agreement
- Scope of services
- Provider’s responsibilities
- Bank’s responsibilities

Download Free Physical security policy checklist

1. Is the exterior of the building reviewed on a regular basis for protection deficiencies, such as cracked windows or unlocked doors?
2. Is there a process to identify vendors, contractors, and visitors before they enter the business area?
3. Is the lighting adequate to illuminate critical interior and exterior areas?
4. Are the entranceways blocked enough to block intruders and efficient enough for staff?

Download Free Outsourcing and Audit Procedures Checklist

- Are customer connections (extranets) audited on a regular basis?
- Does a formal architecture exist for connecting customers (extranet) to your network?
- Does a formal policy exist to spell out when, why, and how extranet connections will be permitted?
- Is management approval required before bringing an extranet connection online?
- Is a formal security audit required before bringing an extranet connection online?

Download Free Management Levels Security Response Checklist

- Are executive-level security summaries produced regularly?
- Does a clear communication path exist from the top level of management to the line-level workers? And—more importantly—does everyone know what or where that communication path is?
- Does responsibility for security rest with a Vice President, Director of Security, or other member of management? The higher up in management the responsible party is, the better! Make sure that the manager responsible for security isn't buried deep within the organization, and has the authority to act. Otherwise, he or she will be just a scapegoat.
- Has management demonstrated that it is committed to the company's security program by appropriately presenting and enforcing it?
- Has adequate funding for security been allocated and made available?