7. Secure coding practices: Secure coding practices involve writing code in a way that minimizes security risks, such as implementing input validation, avoiding the use of hard-coded passwords, and using encryption where appropriate.
8. Static code analysis: Static code analysis is a process in which code is analyzed without executing it, to identify security vulnerabilities and potential issues.
9. Manual code review: Manual code review involves manually reviewing code to identify and fix security vulnerabilities.
10. Dynamic code analysis: Dynamic code analysis involves executing code and monitoring its behavior to identify security vulnerabilities and potential issues.
11. Fuzzing: Fuzzing is a process in which an application is tested by feeding it with randomly generated input data in an attempt to cause unexpected behavior and identify potential security vulnerabilities.
By implementing these technologies, organizations can help to secure their applications and protect against attacks that can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. Additionally, these technologies can help to comply with regulations such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), which require secure coding practices and the implementation of security controls to protect sensitive data.
Security Hardening
Security hardening refers to the process of improving the security of a system by reducing its attack surface and mitigating potential vulnerabilities. Here's how each of the listed technologies can be used to enhance the security of a system:
1. Open ports and services: By monitoring and closing any unused open ports and disabling unnecessary services, the attack surface of a system can be reduced.
2. Registry: The Windows registry is a database that contains configuration information for the operating system and installed applications. Security hardening of the registry can involve setting appropriate permissions and auditing registry changes to prevent unauthorized modifications.
3. Disk encryption: Disk encryption is a process in which the data stored on a disk is encrypted, making it unreadable to unauthorized users. This can help to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data, even if the disk is removed from the system.
4. OS: Operating systems can be hardened by implementing security controls such as firewalls, access controls, and security patches.
5. Patch management: Patch management is the process of identifying, testing, and deploying security patches to address vulnerabilities in software and operating systems. This is an important aspect of security hardening as vulnerabilities can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to systems and data.
6. Third-party updates: Third-party software and components, such as plugins and libraries, can also introduce vulnerabilities into a system. Regularly updating these components can help to mitigate these risks.
7. Auto-update: Automating the process of applying security patches and updates can help to ensure that systems are always up-to-date and protected against known vulnerabilities.
By implementing these security hardening technologies, organizations can improve the security of their systems and reduce the risk of successful attacks. Additionally, these technologies can help to comply with regulations such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), which require regular security audits and the implementation of security controls to protect sensitive data.
Self-encrypting drive (SED)/full-disk encryption (FDE) and Opal
Self-encrypting drives (SEDs) and full-disk encryption (FDE) are technologies used to encrypt all the data stored on a hard drive or solid-state drive. By encrypting the entire drive, these technologies ensure that data is protected even if the drive is physically removed from the system.
Opal is a standard for self-encrypting drives that provides features such as password protection, remote management, and the ability to secure data in the event of theft or loss.
Hardware root of trust
Hardware root of trust refers to a secure and trusted hardware component that is used as the foundation for building secure systems. By establishing a hardware root of trust, it is possible to secure the boot process and other critical system functions, helping to prevent attacks that target the operating system or other software components.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a security chip that provides hardware-based security features such as secure boot, encryption, and secure storage of encryption keys. TPM chips can be used to establish a hardware root of trust and provide secure boot and secure storage for encrypted data.
Sandboxing
Sandboxing is a technique for running applications in a restricted environment where they can be isolated from the rest of the system. Sandboxing helps to prevent malicious applications from compromising the security of the system by limiting their access to sensitive data and system resources. This can be used to provide enhanced security for applications running on endpoint devices, such as laptops and smartphones.
