Stable & Secure Benchmarks - Webing Works, LLC

Stable and Secure 15 Benchmarks

Benchmark

Description

1)PC Configuration

Every desktop computer used on a regular basis should be no more than four years old. Every laptop computer used on a regular basis should be no more than three years old

2)PC Operating Systems

All workstations should be using the same operating system, and it should be the most recent version of that operating system

3)Server Configuration

All network servers used on a regular basis should be no more than four years old and covered under a current manufacturer‘s warranty.

4)Server Operating Systems

All servers should be running the most recent version of the server operating system from the manufacturer.

5)Patch Management

All workstations and servers should be running the latest security updates and patches from the operating system manufacturer

6)Network Setup

Organizations with 5 to 9 computers in one office must, at a minimum, have a peer-to-peer network. Any organization with 10 or more computers must be on a client/server network

7)Internet Setup

Any organization must have a reliable connection to the Internet with an accountable and dependable Internet Service Provider (ISP)

8)Firewall

If an organization has a constant connection to the Internet, they must have a hardware based firewall in place to protect from unauthorized access

9)Wireless Access

Any administrative network using a WLAN (wireless network) must have security implemented to limit access

10)Information Backup

Any organization must have adequate backup systems

11)Email Protection

All email must be protected against viruses and phishing attacks

12)Secure Internet Browsing

All workstation computers and laptops should be using current browser software that has been patched to protect against pop-ups and malware

13)Password Policy

Any organization must enforce strong password policies

14)Documentation

Any organization must have adequate documentation about its technology, in print and electronic form where it can be easily found to maintain or modify the system

15)Tech Support

Any organization must have someone who regularly administers its network and attends to its technology needs

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Benchmark	Description
1)PC Configuration	Every desktop computer used on a regular basis should be no more than four years old. Every laptop computer used on a regular basis should be no more than three years old
2)PC Operating Systems	All workstations should be using the same operating system, and it should be the most recent version of that operating system
3)Server Configuration	All network servers used on a regular basis should be no more than four years old and covered under a current manufacturer‘s warranty.
4)Server Operating Systems	All servers should be running the most recent version of the server operating system from the manufacturer.
5)Patch Management	All workstations and servers should be running the latest security updates and patches from the operating system manufacturer
6)Network Setup	Organizations with 5 to 9 computers in one office must, at a minimum, have a peer-to-peer network. Any organization with 10 or more computers must be on a client/server network
7)Internet Setup	Any organization must have a reliable connection to the Internet with an accountable and dependable Internet Service Provider (ISP)
8)Firewall	If an organization has a constant connection to the Internet, they must have a hardware based firewall in place to protect from unauthorized access
9)Wireless Access	Any administrative network using a WLAN (wireless network) must have security implemented to limit access
10)Information Backup	Any organization must have adequate backup systems
11)Email Protection	All email must be protected against viruses and phishing attacks
12)Secure Internet Browsing	All workstation computers and laptops should be using current browser software that has been patched to protect against pop-ups and malware
13)Password Policy	Any organization must enforce strong password policies
14)Documentation	Any organization must have adequate documentation about its technology, in print and electronic form where it can be easily found to maintain or modify the system
15)Tech Support	Any organization must have someone who regularly administers its network and attends to its technology needs

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Stable and Secure 15 Benchmarks