Baseline Identification
Establish a secure configuration baseline.
Configuration Review
Fix Gaps Before Threats Exploit Them.
What It Is and Why It’s Important
Configuration Review examines how systems and software are set up to identify insecure settings, excessive permissions, or default parameters. In industrial environments, misconfigured systems can introduce attack vectors, even if the software itself is secure.
This is especially important in UAE’s critical sectors, where configuration errors can lead to compliance violations or operational disruptions.
Common Mistakes or Gaps Organizations Make
- Using default passwords or admin credentials.
- Over-permissioned accounts with system-level access.
- Improper segmentation of production and corporate networks.
- Inconsistent configuration management across devices.
- Lack of version control and documentation for changes.
How Intracyber uniquely helps solve these challenges
Intracyber’s team uses automated tools and manual validation to assess the security posture of servers, ICS components, firewalls, and switches. We benchmark configurations against global and regional best practices, such as CIS benchmarks and NESA guidelines, and provide clear, prioritized remediation advice.
Approach or methodology we follow
Gap Analysis
Compare actual configurations to secure benchmarks.
Privilege & Access Review
Evaluate user roles and permissions.
Remote Access Analysis
Assess VPNs, jump hosts, and remote policies.
Change History Review
Identify undocumented or unauthorized changes.
Hardening Guidance
Provide actionable steps for secure configuration.
Real-world relevance or impact
A manufacturing client in Sharjah faced repeated system downtime due to misconfigured routers. Our review revealed open ports and excessive privileges that were exploited. After our hardening measures, they saw a 60% reduction in incidents.
Tips or insights
- Review and test configurations quarterly, not just during audits.
- Document changes rigorously with role-based access controls.