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

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


3.1.1. Make users aware of malicious code issues.
3.1.10. Configure the network perimeter to deny all incoming traffic
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.
3.1.3. Deploy host-based intrusion detection and prevention systems, including file
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
 

3.1.11. Secure all remote access methods, including modems and virtual private networks (VPN).

Unsecured modems provide easily attainable unauthorized access to internal systems and networks. Remote access clients are often outside the organization’s control, so granting them access to resources increases risk.