Server Audit Policy
This page describes Data Migrators’ policy around the use of enryption algorithms.
- Overview
- Purpose
- Scope
- Policy
- Policy Compliance
- Exceptions
- Non-compliance
- Related Documents
- Definitions and Terms
Overview
See Purpose.
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to ensure all servers deployed at Data Migrators are configured according to the Data Migrators security policies. Servers deployed at Data Migrators 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 Data Migrators security policies
Scope
This policy covers all servers owned or operated by Data Migrators. This policy also covers any server present on Data Migrators premises, but which may not be owned or operated by Data Migrators.
Policy
Data Migrators provides its consent to allow selected third party organisations to access its servers to the extent necessary to allow each third party to perform scheduled and ad hoc audits of all servers at Data Migrators.
Specific Concerns
Servers in use for Data Migrators 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.
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
Responsibility
A selected third party organisation shall conduct audits of all servers owned or operated by Data Migrators. Server and application owners are encouraged to also perform this work as needed.
Relevant Findings
All relevant findings discovered as a result of the audit shall be listed in the Data Migrators tracking system to ensure prompt resolution or appropriate mitigating controls.
Ownership of Audit Report.
All results and findings generated by the selected third party must be provided to appropriate Data Migrators management within one week of project completion. This report will become the property of Data Migrators and be considered company confidential.
Policy Compliance
Compliance Measurement
The selected third party 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.
Exceptions
Any exception to the policy must be approved by the Infosec Team in advance.
Non-Compliance
An employee found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Related Documents
None.
Definitions and Terms
None.