Risk Level: Medium Risk

Vulnerability scans

Apr 28, 2024

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Perform regular network vulnerability scans. Contact your departmental IT administrator or security@mit.edu for assistance.
Install malware protection

Apr 28, 2024

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Install malware protection applications, if available for the platform.
Perform regular backups

Apr 28, 2024

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Set up and perform regular backups.
Encrypt portable devices

Apr 28, 2024

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Enable whole disk encryption on portable devices.
Encrypted backups

Apr 28, 2024

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Backup solution encrypts information in transit and at rest.
Encryption in transit

Apr 28, 2024

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Information at this level is transmitted over an encrypted connection.
Host based firewall

Apr 28, 2024

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Enable your operating system’s firewall.
Centralized logging

Apr 28, 2024

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Ensure authentication and access logs are sent to a second device.
Screen lock

Apr 28, 2024

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Enable a screen lock that requires a password to unlock after 15 minutes of inactivity.
Least Privilege

Apr 28, 2024

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Use separate accounts for user and administrative permissions.