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Last Update Status: Retired
1. Overview
See Purpose.
2. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to ensure all servers deployed at Liberty University are configured according to the Liberty University security policies. Servers deployed at Liberty University shall be audited at least annually and as prescribed by applicable regulatory compliance.
Audits may be conducted to:
· Ensure integrity, confidentiality and availability of information and resources
· Ensure conformance to Liberty University security policies
3. Scope
This policy covers all servers owned or operated by Liberty University. This policy also covers any server present on Liberty University premises, but which may not be owned or operated by Liberty University.
4. Policy
Liberty University hereby provides its consent to allow <Internal or External Audit Name> to access its servers to the extent necessary to allow <Audit organization> to perform scheduled and ad hoc audits of all servers at Liberty University.
4.1 Specific Concerns
Servers in use for Liberty University support critical business functions and store company sensitive information. Improper configuration of servers could lead to the loss of confidentiality, availability or integrity of these systems.
4.2 Guidelines
Approved and standard configuration templates shall be used when deploying server systems to include:
· All system logs shall be sent to a central log review system
· All Sudo / Administrator actions must be logged
· Use a central patch deployment system
· Host security agent such as antivirus shall be installed and updated
· Network scan to verify only required network ports and network shares are in use
· Verify administrative group membership
· Conduct baselines when systems are deployed and upon significant system changes
· Changes to configuration template shall be coordinated with approval of change control board
4.3 Responsibility
<Internal or External Audit Name> shall conduct audits of all servers owned or operated by Liberty University. Server and application owners are encouraged to also perform this work as needed.
4.4 Relevant Findings
All relevant findings discovered as a result of the audit shall be listed in the Liberty University tracking system to ensure prompt resolution or appropriate mitigating controls.
4.5 Ownership of Audit Report.
All results and findings generated by the <Internal or External Audit Name> Team must be provided to appropriate Liberty University management within one week of project completion. This report will become the property of Liberty University and be considered company confidential.
5. Policy Compliance
5.1 Compliance Measurement
<Internal or External Audit Name> shall never use access required to perform server audits for any other purpose
The Infosec Team will verify compliance to this policy through various methods, including but not limited to, business tool reports, internal and external audits, and feedback to the policy owner.
5.2 Exceptions
Any exception to the policy must be approved by the Infosec Team in advance.
5.3 Non-Compliance
An employee found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
6 Related Standards, Policies and Processes
None.
7 Definitions and Terms
None.
8 Revision History
Date of Change |
Responsible |
Summary of Change |
Dec 2016 |
Liberty University Policy Team |
Converted format and retired. |
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All Rights Reserved
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Server Audit
Policy
Free Use Disclaimer:
This policy was created by or for the
Liberty University
for the
Internet community. All or parts of this policy can be freely used for your organization.
There is no prior approval required. If you would like to contribute a new policy or
updated version of this policy, please send email to
policy
-
resources@liberty.
edu
.
Things to Consider:
Please consult the Things to Consider FAQ for additional
guidelines and suggestions for personalizing the
Liberty University
policies
for your
organization.
Last Update
Status:
Retired
1.
Overview
See Purpose.
2.
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to ensure all servers deployed at
Liberty University
are configured
according to the
Liberty University
security policies. Servers deployed at
Liberty University
shall be audited a
t least annually and as prescribed by applicable regulatory compliance.
Audits may be conducted to:
·
Ensure integrity, confidentiality and availability of information and resources
·
Ensure conformance to
Liberty University
security policies
3.
Scope
This policy covers all servers owned or operated by
Liberty University
. This policy also covers
any server present on
Liberty University
premises, but which may not be owned
or operated by
Liberty University
.
4.
Policy
Liberty University
hereby provides its consent to allow <Internal or External Audit Name> to
access its servers to the extent necessary to allow <Audit organization> to perform scheduled
and ad hoc audits of all servers at
Liberty University
.
4.1
Specific Concerns
Servers in
use for
Liberty University
support critical business functions and store company
sensitive information. Improper configuration of servers could lead to the loss of confidentiality,
availability or integrity of these systems.
4.2
Guidelines
Approved and standa
rd configuration templates shall be used when deploying server systems to
include:
·
All system logs shall be sent to a central log review system
Liberty University 2016 – All Rights Reserved Page 1
Server Audit Policy
Free Use Disclaimer: This policy was created by or for the Liberty University for the
Internet community. All or parts of this policy can be freely used for your organization.
There is no prior approval required. If you would like to contribute a new policy or
updated version of this policy, please send email to [email protected].
Things to Consider: Please consult the Things to Consider FAQ for additional
guidelines and suggestions for personalizing the Liberty University policies for your
organization.
Last Update Status: Retired
1. Overview
See Purpose.
2. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to ensure all servers deployed at Liberty University are configured
according to the Liberty University security policies. Servers deployed at Liberty University
shall be audited at least annually and as prescribed by applicable regulatory compliance.
Audits may be conducted to:
Ensure integrity, confidentiality and availability of information and resources
Ensure conformance to Liberty University security policies
3. Scope
This policy covers all servers owned or operated by Liberty University. This policy also covers
any server present on Liberty University premises, but which may not be owned or operated by
Liberty University.
4. Policy
Liberty University hereby provides its consent to allow <Internal or External Audit Name> to
access its servers to the extent necessary to allow <Audit organization> to perform scheduled
and ad hoc audits of all servers at Liberty University.
4.1 Specific Concerns
Servers in use for Liberty University support critical business functions and store company
sensitive information. Improper configuration of servers could lead to the loss of confidentiality,
availability or integrity of these systems.
4.2 Guidelines
Approved and standard configuration templates shall be used when deploying server systems to
include:
All system logs shall be sent to a central log review system
