Dated: 12-11-2024
Ch02. what is the Role of Security Tools in Securing the Enterprise Architecture
Typical Security Tools Used in an Enterprise
- Enterprise antivirus
- MS Active Directory (AD)
- Vulnerability manager
- Logs management
- Network & performance monitoring
- Automated backups
- Microsoft Windows Server Update (WSUS) & SCM/SCCM
- Asset management software
- Trouble-ticket system
- SIEM
- DLP
- Encryption software
- 2FA
| Tool | Function | Complexity Level | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Antivirus | System antivirus and malware protection | Low | Sophos, Avast, Kaspersky, Symantec, McAfee |
| MS AD (GP) | Pushing out security policies through AD GPO | Low | Pushing out windows password settings |
| VM | Vulnerability scanning | Medium | OpenVAS, Nessus, Qualys |
| Log Management | Logs collection & analysis | Medium | OSSEC |
| Network & Performance Management | NOC | Low | CACTI, ORION |
| Automated Backups | Backups | Medium | Veritas |
| Windows Updates | Windows Updates & Configs | Low | WSUS, SCCM, SCM |
| Asset Management | Detect, Track, Manage Assets | Medium | Asset Explorer, PulseWay |
| Trouble Ticket System | TT Workflow | Medium | BMC Track-IT, SysAid |
| SIEM | Event Management | High | OSSEC, Splunk, Q-Radar |
| DLP | Data Loss Prevention | High | Symantec |
| Encryption Software | Encryption | High | TrueCrypt |
Post Assessments
In perspective of security tools used in an Enterprise, McAfee is an example of
- Windows Update
- Automated Backup
- Virtual Machine
- Enterprise Antivirus
In the context of Security Tools used in an Enterprise, the complexity level of Encryption Software is considered
- Low
- High
- Medium
- very LOW
In the context of Security Tools used in an Enterprise, which of the following is an example of Network & Performance Management.
- veritas
- mast
- ORION
- SCCM
In perspective of security tools used in an Enterprise, Veritas is an example of what
- Virtual Machine
- Automated Backup
- Enterprise Antivirus
- Windows Update