{"id":32659,"date":"2024-08-13T13:48:53","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T11:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cybershield-consulting.com\/?page_id=32659"},"modified":"2025-09-29T08:39:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T06:39:57","slug":"hardening-baselines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cybershield-consulting.com\/en\/our-services\/hardening-baselines\/","title":{"rendered":"Hardening Baselines"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid headhero vc_custom_1711015927071 vc_row-o-content-bottom vc_row-flex wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-relative wpex-vc_row-has-fill wpex-vc-reset-negative-margin\" style=\"min-height:40vh;background-position:50% 30%!important;background-size:cover!important;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:40px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--centered wpex-relative bg-fixed-top wpex-vc-bg-fixed wpex-vc-bg-top\" style=\"background-position:50% 0%!important;background-size:cover!important;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:40px;\"><\/div>\n\t<div style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:600;text-align:center;\" class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>OUR SERVICES<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_20 vc_sep_border_width_4 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#bebfcd;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#bebfcd;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_6a14b60bcf3b8{animation-duration:2s;}<\/style><h1 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-center  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp vcex_6a14b60bcf3b8\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Hardening Baselines<\/span><\/h1><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:40px;\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_column-gap-25 vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An unhardened system can increase the risk of attackers successfully damaging your company. Cyber attacks that exploit known vulnerabilities to gain access to (critical) infrastructure and company data pose a huge risk to the company and its employees.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are several approaches you can take to protect your business assets to some degree, but the most important thing is to establish a strong foundation for security. This foundation can be built with our security baseline for your IT and OT devices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hardening baselines consist of security measures that serve as the foundation for a secure IT and OT infrastructure. Implementing these measures reduces the attack surface on hardened systems and provides better protection against cybersecurity threats. We provide a customized hardened security baseline for all devices in your organization, which is tailored to your specific security needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hardening baselines is an important resource in an organization to minimize the opportunity for security incidents.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column ansprechpartnercont vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_6a14b60bcfb6f{animation-duration:2s;}<\/style><h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-center vcex_6a14b60bcfb6f\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Your contact 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and Technical Consulting\" data-log-name=\"JobTitle\">Manager Training and Technical Consulting<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_column-gap-25 vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 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fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--wpex-white); font-family: var(--wpex-heading-font-family); font-size: 1em; font-style: var(--wpex-heading-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--wpex-heading-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--wpex-heading-text-transform);\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW97318741 BCX9\" lang=\"DE-DE\" xml:lang=\"DE-DE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97318741 BCX9\">AREAS OF HARDENING:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW97318741 BCX9\" lang=\"DE-DE\" xml:lang=\"DE-DE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97318741 BCX9\">:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW97318741 BCX9\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">OS (operating systems: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server, Linux distribution, Linux server distributions, Linux, VMware)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Operating system hardening deals with adjusting settings within the operating system to make it less vulnerable to external or internal attacks, whether intentional or unintentional. Enforcing stricter account policies, configuring firewall rules and access controls, and aligning audit configurations with your existing policies are just a few of the many options implemented as part of Hardening Baselines.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Network device hardening \u2013 hardening of network devices<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Network devices need just as much, if not more, attention as they form the basis for communication between different devices and manage access. An insecure communication protocol can be abused to gain access to the corporate network, which can be the start of major security incidents.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Network devices such as routers, switches and firewalls need properly configured security settings to be a reliable gateway between devices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">OT-specific hardening (PLCs, DCS systems, Windows \/ Linux WS \/ Servers, VM software)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The production environment with appropriate OT devices and equipment are no exception in the field of hardening. PLCs and DCS environments are also devices that need to be hardened to ensure OT security. Especially when connecting to IT networks that are connected to the Internet, properly configured hardening and, ideally, monitoring is needed. Hardening is one of the most important components for securing the OT environment. Blocking ports, protecting CPUs, protecting code, and minimal permissions are just a few of the essentials when it comes to OT hardening and our hardening baselines.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Physical Hardening<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Physical security is at least as important as digital security. The damage that can be caused by a facility intrusion is immense and does not even require technical knowledge to put equipment out of service. The right social engineering skills can easily provide access to a facility. You are only as safe as your weakest link. That\u2019s why we focus not only on physical port blockers, USB locks, proper encryption and key management, but also on training your employees<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\">\n<h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"27px\"><span class=\"white-text\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW121280432 BCX9\" lang=\"DE-DE\" xml:lang=\"DE-DE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121280432 BCX9\">YOUR DEMAND \u2013 OUR STANDARD<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hardening baselines are established by CyberShield\u2019s security experts according to industry standards, vendor recommendations, best practices and lessons learned. According to your needs, CyberShield supports you with on-site or remote implementation. No matter where you are in the world: We guarantee you the same quality of expertise.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We have a lot of experience in hardening a variety of equipment from different suppliers. It is extremely important to us to align our hardening recommendations with the equipment manufacturers to ensure proper implementation and functionality of the equipment downstream and not compromise security, availability, and your SLAs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These are some manufacturers with whom we have already successfully cooperated:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emerson<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Siemens<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Schneider Electric<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yokogawa<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cisco<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rockwell<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Honeywell<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hirschmann<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FortiNet<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Palo Alto<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Allen Bradley<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Extreme Networks\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HP<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">McAfee<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Juniper Networks<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hardening is an important stepping stone in building your cybersecurity defenses, which is why it\u2019s not easy to implement without help. CyberShield offers support for both IT and OT systems:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Experience with various dealers in the OT area for the implementation of the hardening measures<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our Hardening Baselines documentation is based on manufacturer recommendations, best practices and our own experience<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practical hardening baselines with step-by-step instructions on how to implement and realize hardening<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Coverage of many different types of equipment: OS systems, network equipment (firewalls, switches, routers), OT specific devices (PLCs, controllers) and DCS.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An extensive documentation library for hardening implementation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Guide preparation on request for specific devices<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tested hardening baselines for error-free implementation process<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our goal is to provide you and your company with a way to secure your devices without compromising security and availability. Whether you are part of the critical infrastructure or simply want to create a more secure environment for your employees, customers and their data.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We offer a customized Hardening Baseline for your needs and security level, which can be determined by assessing your current security level. It also depends on the volume and criticality of your systems and your cybersecurity workgroup. In each case, the Hardening Baselines provide step-by-step guidance for implementing the security measures. You determine the level of support required for implementation, depending on your internal security resources and expertise. Our team can guide you through the entire process and even assist with direct implementation of the policies in the system, if requested. If you have sufficient resources for implementation and are only interested in the Hardening Baseline itself, we will provide an onboarding session to address any outstanding issues and will be available to answer questions and provide support later.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The hardening baseline itself is continuously revised as new vulnerabilities and weaknesses become known. New measures for these issues are first tested and then published in our policies under the highest priority. 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