Confirming the OS and applications are on the latest security patches.
Ensures recovery after a ransomware or hardware failure (3-2-1 Rule). Fewer running apps mean a smaller "attack surface". Industry Standard Benchmarks security servers
Ensuring encryption for data at rest (e.g., S3, EBS) and in transit (TLS/SSL). Confirming the OS and applications are on the
A security server review (often called a or Configuration Review ) is a systematic audit of a server's settings to ensure it meets hardening standards and is protected against unauthorized access. Core Review Categories close all but the essential ones.
Checking firewall rules (default-deny), closed ports, and VPN/SSH security.
Every open port is a potential entry point; close all but the essential ones.