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Fredonia Minimum Security Standards: Endpoints

Fredonia Minimum Security Standards: Endpoints

An endpoint is defined as any laptop, desktop, or mobile device.

Follow the minimum security standards in the table below to safeguard your endpoints. NOTE: All personally owned endpoints that are use to access (store or transmit) University data are required to adhere to these Minimum Security Standards. 

STANDARDS

RECURRING TASK

WHAT TO DO ?

LOW RISK

MODERATE RISK

HIGH RISK

Patching

Apply security patches within seven days of publish. Use a supported OS version.

Whole Disk Encryption Desktops



Enable FileVault2 for Mac, BitLocker for Windows. Install MDM on mobile devices.



Whole Disk Encryption Mobile Devices



Enable FileVault2 for Mac, BitLocker for Windows. Install MDM on mobile devices.

Malware Protection and Intrusion Prevention



Install antivirus (Symantec End Protection (SEP) recommended).

Backups

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Back up user data at least daily. Encrypt backup data in transit and at rest.

Inventory

Review and update records quarterly. Maximum of one node per record.

Configuration Management

 

TBD

 

 

Regulated Data Security Controls

 

Implement PCI DSS, HIPAA, FISMA, or export controls as applicable.

 

 

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Two-factor Authentication

 

Require two-factor authentication for interactive user and administrator logins.

 

Security Training

Complete annual Secure the Human Training.

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