Network Security Checklist
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Introduction
Our Network Security Checklist provides a structured approach to safeguarding your organization's digital assets. With clear guidelines on policies, training, and technical configurations, this template helps you establish a robust security framework. By utilizing our Checklist App, you can save and customize the checklist to fit your unique needs. Stay updated with real-time sync across devices and collaborate seamlessly with your team to ensure that all security measures are effectively implemented and monitored.
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- General
- Develop a Security Policy detailing rights and responsibilities of staff, patrons, and contract users
- Develop a Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) developed for patrons and staff
- Train staff not to reveal system passwords to anyone other than specified individuals
- Train staff not to allow anyone access to systems and network equipment without authorization
- Require companies performing maintenance/configuration to sign a disclosure agreement
- Physical & Data Security
- Lock servers and network equipment.
- Rotate one backup set offsite regularly and store in a secure location
- Secure Keys used for securing equipment or media
- Keep computers visible
- Use locks on computer cases
- Perform regular inspections.
- Password Security
- Develop written password security policy
- Develop written instructions in creating strong passwords
- Store password documentation in secure location
- Workstation Security
- Require logon at each workstation
- Configure workstations with private IP addresses to be either static or dynamic
- Remove unnecessary/unused files and programs
- Install anti-virus software on all workstations
- Schedule anti-virus software Updates 2 times per week
- Schedule software updates 1 time per week
- Schedule Operating System updates 1 time per week.
- Install Pop up blockers
- LAN/Domain Server Security
- Remove unnecessary services
- Remove unnecessary files/programs
- Configure file system with proper file/folder access permissions
- Disable anonymous user logon information
- Configure account policy to restrict unauthorized logon attempts
- Block account after too many failed logon attempts
- Create administrators to perform different functions
- Limit remote administrator rights
- Disable administrator rights on remote server
- Configure Remote Access Service security
- Rename Administrator Account
- Configure auditing of Administrator account logon attempts
- Set a strong password for current administrator/root account
- Use different passwords for domain/server accounts than for local workstation accounts
- Restrict access permissions for the Everyone group
- Disable Guest account if enabled
- Create appropriate user and group accounts
- Set appropriate group access permissions
- Configure audit logs to track unauthorized access to files/folders/accounts
- Schedule periodic download and installation of operating system patches
- Network Equipment Security
- Record and secure any password settings created by staff or contractor
- Configure audit logs properly, if available
- Schedule periodic installation of firmware updates
- Router/Firewall Security
- Use firewall; public services (web/ftp/e-mail) are provided on separate network segment, the DMZ
- Implement network address translation (NAT), if possible
- Configure router to deny inbound access to unused ports
- Configure firewall so no packets with source addresses outside the LAN are allowed into the LAN, but only to DMZ
- Firewall uses stateful packet inspection, providing protection against denial-of-service attacks and IP spoofing
- Schedule periodic installation of firmware updates
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Who it's for
This Network Security Checklist is for teams that want consistent execution, less rework, and clear ownership.
- Standardize quality - run the same Network Security steps every time, regardless of who executes
- Save time - reuse a proven Network Security workflow instead of rebuilding processes from scratch
- Improve accountability - assign owners and see what's done vs. what's pending
- Onboard faster - use the Network Security checklist as the SOP and training guide
- Coordinate across roles - handoffs are clear and everyone works from the same source of truth
How to use it
How to use this Network Security Checklist:
- Start by saving it - save as a Template if you'll reuse it, or as a Checklist if it's a one-off project.
- Customize it once for your workflow - remove what doesn't apply and add your team-specific steps.
- Assign ownership and execute - set owners/due dates where needed and track completion as work happens.
- Reuse without rebuilding - when Network Security comes up again, start from your saved version and run it with clear ownership.
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