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Dated: 14-11-2024

Ch03. what is the 8-step Methodology for Security Hardening (part 3)

Step 5: Implement Controls on Test Setup

  • Relevant IT team to implement controls on test setup
  • Update checklist
  • Update SOP (if necessary)
  • Send checklist back to InfoSec team

Step 6: Validation of Control Implementation (by Infosec team)

  • InfoSec resource with relevant domain knowledge
  • Conduct preparation before actual validation (study controls)
  • Update checklist with status column

Step 7: Change Management Process for Production

  • ISMC receives validation status from InfoSec team
  • Relevant dept head takes up change management process and prepares for shifting to PROD
  • Rollback, impact etc

Step 8: Implement on Prod & Monitor

  • Monitor closely for 24-48 hours after moving to PROD
  • Rollback in case of unforeseen circumstances
  • IT team SOP finalized and now ops task