Security Services Agenda Overview of HEAnet security services HEAnet CERT (Computer Emergency Response) Anti-Spam RBL (Real time blacklist service) HEAnet TCS ( Certificate Service ) HEAnet Vulnerability Scanning service Security Auditing Questions ?
Overview Internal and External security resources HEAnet Security Team Aidan – Robert - WebSite Typical projects. Firewalls, Patching, VPN e.g DR-IDP, Auditing new services, attacks against HEAnet infrastructure. Security advice to clients (e.g. Security appliance tenders ) and providing security based services. Liaising with other CERT teams, NRENs and Government departments. Security Workshops and Training
HEAnet CERT Provides Incident Response, support and advice to institution IT department Incidents include DDOS, Malware, Copyright and general AUP issues The HEAnet CERT is in conjunction with JA.net CSIRT
Anti-spam service Real-time IP lookup service for institution servers. Based on DNS lookups of “bad” IP addresses Uses commercial vendors SpamHaus.org and TrendMicro.com Significant reduction in spam (IP based, not even processed) Use beyond , general defense against botnets
TCS - Certificates service Usage categories include: Servers, Web applications and network devices. Code Signing Certificates for Applications Personal certificates eScience (High Performance Computing groups) TCS service uses a self service portal. ( Currently 2,500+ certificates across 45 clients, with 120+ users ) Available to any individuals nominated by IT department Provide a range of no-cost SSL certificates, signed by leading CA - Comodo
Vulnerability Scanning A web based vulnerability scanning service using the commercial version of Outpost24 Scanning of institution networks and a view from outside. Ongoing Reports, Metrics and Deltas Internal Scanning Appliance for Campus LAN Framework Agreement for large number of IPs and PCI compliance checking Offerred to IT department
Security Auditing Typical engagements Auditing of infrastructure (servers, routers, firewalls) Auditing of Web Applications (Web farm, Internal applications) Auditing of Virtualisation Environments Chargeable service An on-site security audit of HEAnet client’s infrastructure or applications, including documentation, vulnerability assessment and security recommendations.
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