Security Capabilities of WP500

Authentication

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Description	Verify identity of users before granting access.	Refer topic Access Control
Role in Defense in Depth	Prevent unauthorized access at various system levels.
Threats Mitigated	Unauthorized access, Identity theft.
User Mitigation Strategies	Strong password policies, Multi-factor authentication.

Encryption

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Description	Protect data in transit and at rest.
Role in Defense in Depth	Protect data confidentiality and integrity.
Threats Mitigated	Data breaches, Interception.
User Mitigation Strategies	Use of updated and strong encryption standards.

Access Controls

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Description	Define and enforce who can access what resources.
Role in Defense in Depth	Ensure that only authorized users have access to certain data or systems.
Threats Mitigated	Unauthorized access, Privilege escalation.
User Mitigation Strategies	Regular review and update of access rights.	Refer topic Role Base Access Control

Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

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Description	Monitor network and system activities for malicious activities or policy violations.
Role in Defense in Depth	Detect potential security breaches.
Threats Mitigated	Intrusion attempts, Malware.
User Mitigation Strategies	Timely update of IDS signatures, Regular monitoring.	Refer topic Network Security

Patch Management

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Description	Regular updates of software with patches.
Role in Defense in Depth	Protect against vulnerabilities due to outdated software.
Threats Mitigated	Exploitation of known vulnerabilities.
User Mitigation Strategies	Regular patching schedule, Immediate update of critical patches.

Firewall

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Description	Control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on an applied rule set.
Role in Defense in Depth	Establish a barrier between a trusted and an untrusted network.
Threats Mitigated	Unauthorized access, Network attacks.
User Mitigation Strategies	Proper configuration of firewall rules, Regular review.	Refer topic Network Security

Backup and Recovery

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Description	Procedures for creating and storing copies of data.
Role in Defense in Depth	Ensure availability and integrity, prevent data loss.
Threats Mitigated	Data loss due to system failures, Ransomware.
User Mitigation Strategies	Regular backups, Test recovery processes.	Refer topic Backup & Restore

Network Segmentation

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Description	Splitting the network into smaller parts.
Role in Defense in Depth	Limit an attack’s ability to move laterally across systems.
Threats Mitigated	Lateral movement, Propagation of threats.
User Mitigation Strategies	Implement VLANs, Enforce strict access controls.	Refer topic LAN

Legacy Code Monitoring

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Description	Tools and procedures to monitor legacy systems.
Role in Defense in Depth	Manage the security of outdated systems still in use.
Threats Mitigated	Vulnerabilities in outdated systems.
User Mitigation Strategies	Use of protective monitoring, Legacy systems isolated from main network.

File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)

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Description	Monitoring and detection of changes to critical system files, configuration files, or content files.
Role in Defense in Depth	Provides alerts on unauthorized changes that could indicate a breach.
Threats Mitigated	Tampering, Unauthorized changes, Malware.
User Mitigation Strategies	Regular review of FIM alerts, Quick response to unauthorized modifications.

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