Network Security Management Tools
The best network security management tools are neither commercial nor open-source products or solutions. Instead, the best network security management tools are quite simple and obvious. The best tools are:
- A written security policy
- A security checklist
- A complete inventory of all hardware and software
- A physical cabling layout and device location map
- A logical organization, addressing, and subnetting map
- Complete configuration documentation for every device
- Change documentation and log
- Backup and restoration procedures
- An incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery strategy
- Troubleshooting guidelines
- Hardware and software documentation
- Personal knowledge and skill
- Access to online resources ...
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