1. Overall Architecture
- Assume breach mentality
- Continuous monitoring and improvement
- Minimize attack surface
- Implement a multi-layered, defense-in-depth approach
- Implement least privilege principle for all system users
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Design with zero-trust security model as a fundamental principle
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Software/Solutions: AWS Security Hub, Splunk, CrowdStrike Falcon
2. Authentication and Access Control
- Use multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Employ role-based access control (RBAC)
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Integrate single sign-on (SSO) with centralized identity provider
- Software/Solutions: Okta, Microsoft Azure AD, Duo Security
3. Network Security
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Deploy comprehensive firewall and intrusion detection/prevention
systems
- Use network segmentation to isolate critical components
- Implement virtual private networks (VPNs) for remote access
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Software/Solutions: Palo Alto Networks, Cisco Firepower, OpenVPN
4. Data Protection Strategies
- Implement end-to-end encryption
- Use vaults to secure certificates
- Apply data masking of sensitive information
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Create robust data backup and recovery mechanisms with encryption
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Software/Solutions: HashiCorp Vault, Veeam Backup, Veritas NetBackup
5. Secure Development Lifecycle and Application Security
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Integrate security into every stage of software development and
adopt DevSecOps practices
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Use secure coding practices using SAST (SonarQube) and DAST (Burp
Suite, IBM AppScan)
- Implement input validation and sanitization
- Protect against common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
- Use web application firewalls (WAF)
- Software/Solutions: Fortify, Veracode, Checkmarx
6. Infrastructure Security
- Use cloud services with strong security certifications
- Implement container security with runtime protection
- Use infrastructure as code (IaC) with security scanning
- Deploy automated security patch management
- Implement comprehensive logging and monitoring
- Software/Solutions: Docker Security, Terraform, AWS Config
7. Compliance and Governance
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Design with regulatory requirements in mind (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)
- Implement audit trails and comprehensive logging
- Create incident response and disaster recovery plans
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing
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Deploy Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system
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Use real-time threat detection like DDoS, Bot and automated response
mechanisms
- Create comprehensive incident response protocols
- Software/Solutions: Splunk, ArcSight, Rapid7