3.1.3. Deploy host-based intrusion detection and prevention systems, including file

3.1. Preparation

3.1.1. Make users aware of malicious code issues.

3.1.10. Configure the network perimeter to deny all incoming traffic

3.1.11. Secure all remote access methods, including modems and virtual

3.1.12. Put all publicly accessible services on secured demilitarized zone

3.1.13. Disable all unneeded services on hosts and separate critical

3.1.14. Use host-based/personal firewall software to limit individual hosts’ exposure

3.1.15. Create and implement a password policy.

3.1.2. Read antivirus bulletins.

3.1.4. Use antivirus software, and keep it updated with the

3.1.5. Configure software to block suspicious files.

3.1.6. Eliminate open Windows shares.

3.1.7. Configure intrusion detection software to alert on attempts to

3.1.8. Configure all hosts to use centralized logging.

3.1.9. Establish procedures for having all users change their passwords.

By Efrain Ortiz

3.1.3. Deploy host-based intrusion detection and prevention systems, including file integrity checkers, to critical hosts.

Host-based IDPS software, particularly file integrity checkers, can detect signs of malicious code incidents, such as configuration changes and modifications to executables.