Chapter 11: Managing a Secure Network

Chapter Outline:

11.0 Introduction
11.1 Network Security Testing
11.2 Developing a Comprehensive Security Policy
11.3 Summary

Section 11.1: Network Security Testing

Upon completion of this section, you should be able to:

  • Describe the techniques used in network security testing.
  • Describe the tools used in network security testing.

Topic 11.1.1: Network Security Testing Techniques

Operations Security

Testing and Evaluating Network Security

Types of Network Tests

Operational Status of the Network:

 

  • Penetration testing
  • Network scanning
  • Vulnerability scanning
  • Password cracking
  • Log review
  • Integrity checks
  • Virus detection

Applying Network Test Results

Topic 11.1.2: Network Security Testing Tools

Network Testing Tools

  • Nmap/Zenmap
  • SuperScan
  • SIEM
  • GFI LANguard
  • Tripwire
  • Nessus
  • L0phtCrack
  • Metasploit

 

Nmap and Zenmap

Sample Nmap Screenshot

Sample Zenmap Screenshot

SuperScan

SIEM

Essential functions:

  • Forensic Analysis
  • Correlation
  • Aggregation
  • Retention

Section 11.2: Developing a Comprehensive Security Policy

Topic 11.2.1: Security Policy Overview

Secure Network Life Cycle

Determine what the assets of an organization are by asking:

  • What does the organization have that others want?
  • What processes, data, or information systems are critical to the organization?
  • What would stop the organization from doing business or fulfilling its mission?

Security Policy

Security Policy Audience

Audience Determines Security Policy Content

Topic 11.2.2: Structure of a Security Policy

Security Policy Hierarchy

Governing Policy

A governing policy includes:

  • Statement of the issue that the policy addresses
  • How the policy applies in the environment
  • Roles and responsibilities of those affected by the policy
  • Actions, activities, and processes that are allowed (and not allowed)
  • Consequences of noncompliance

Technical Policies

Technical components:

  • General policies
  • Telephony policy
  • Email and communication policy
  • Remote access policy
  • Network policy
  • Application policy

 

 

End User Polices

Customize End-User Policies for Groups

Topic 11.2.3: Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures

Security Policy Documents

Standards Documents

Guideline Documents

NIST Information Technology Portal

NSA Website

Common Criteria Website

Procedure Documents

Topic 11.2.4: Roles and Responsibilities

Organizational Reporting Structure

Common Executive Titles

  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
  • Chief Information Officer (CIO)
  • Chief Security Officer (CSO)
  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Topic 11.2.5: Security Awareness and Training

Security Awareness Program

Primary components:

  • Awareness campaigns
  • Training and education

Topic 11.2.6: Responding to a Security Breach

Motive, Opportunity, and Means

Collecting Data

Section 11.3: Summary

Chapter Objectives:

  • Explain the various techniques and tools used for network security testing.
  • Explain how to develop a comprehensive security policy.

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