EITS Recommended Checklists for Securing Systems

The following checklists are intended to help IT professionals at UGA hardenHardening - The process of modifying a computer or network device to remove potential vulnerabilities. Hardening often includes tasks like installing a firewall, closing unused ports, and installing software security updates. Hardening should be a routine step in preparing new equipment to be used on the network. the security of any networking devices used in the work place. While these checklists are guidelines, adherance to these steps is strongly recommended. These checklists provide fundamental steps to securing a system, and should not be considered all inclusive. These checklists should be used whenever new equipment is set up, or reconfigured.

Network liasons need to make sure all sensitive and critical devices are registered in the ASSETs program. However, all equipment needs to be properly hardened Hardening - The process of modifying a computer or network device to remove potential vulnerabilities. Hardening often includes tasks like installing a firewall, closing unused ports, and installing software security updates. Hardening should be a routine step in preparing new equipment to be used on the network. before being placed on the network. Additional security information can be found on our guidelines and policy pages.

Please choose the device you wish to harden from the list below, and provide your MyID credentials to access the checklists.