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Build Reviews
Secure your standard build and environments against the latest cybersecurity threats.
Build Review Key Areas
Operating System Security
Evaluate the security configurations of operating systems to ensure compliance with configuration baselines, benchmarks and best practices.
Network Security Controls
Review network security controls, including firewall settings, to align with configuration baselines and benchmarks for network security.
Application Software Security
Assess application security measures to meet configuration baselines and benchmarks, focusing on secure coding practices and vulnerability management.
Logging and Monitoring
Ensure logging and monitoring configurations adhere to configuration baselines and benchmarks, enabling effective detection and response to security incidents.
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Evaluate IAM policies and configurations against configuration baselines and benchmarks to enforce least privilege and ensure secure access controls.
Data Protection and Privacy
Assess data protection measures and privacy controls to comply with configuration baselines and benchmarks and regulatory requirements.
How Build Reviews Work
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Step 1: Planning and Scoping
Define the scope of the build review and select appropriate methodologies and tools. This can include standard golden images, servers, and more.
Step 2: Configuration and Compliance Assessment
Analyze configurations and settings of operating systems, network controls, applications, IAM policies, and data protection measures to ensure compliance with configuration baselines and benchmarks such as CIS.
Step 3: Vulnerability and Patch Management
Evaluate vulnerability management practices and patch management processes to address vulnerabilities identified.
Step 4: Audit and Reporting
Conduct audits to verify adherence to benchmarks and generate comprehensive reports detailing findings, including non-compliance issues and recommendations.
Step 5: Remediation and Continuous Improvement
We offer technical support and consulting to assist your team in understanding and implementing recommended fixes. Once fixes are implemented, conduct retesting to ensure that vulnerabilities have been adequately addressed.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are build reviews?
Build reviews involve assessing the security configurations and practices of software builds against the standards defined by CIS. These benchmarks provide guidelines for securing systems, applications, and networks to mitigate common cyber threats.
Why are build reviews important?
Build reviews help organizations enhance their cybersecurity posture by ensuring compliance with recognized security standards. They address vulnerabilities, improve configuration management practices, and strengthen overall resilience against cyber threats.
How often should build reviews be conducted?
The frequency of build reviews depends on factors such as regulatory requirements, industry standards, and the pace of technological changes. It is recommended to conduct reviews regularly and after significant system updates or changes to maintain compliance and security.
Who performs build reviews?
Build Reviews are typically performed by skilled security professionals known as penetration testers or ethical hackers. These individuals possess deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, attack methodologies, and various tools and techniques used in penetration testing. Our testers are CREST or CSTL accredited and are often CHECK Team Leaders or CSTL, and usually hold certificates such as Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or similar credentials that validate their expertise in the field.
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