Harden

Overview

The Harden phase focuses on strengthening security controls by defining and enforcing policies that regulate network interactions. This step ensures that assets are segmented appropriately and that security measures evolve to meet emerging threats. By continuously refining security postures, organizations can minimize exposure and enforce strict access controls.

Key Components

Build and Apply Policies

Build and Apply Policies involves defining and enforcing security policies that regulate access between assets and ensure compliance with security best practices. Policies should be structured to support zero-trust principles, minimizing exposure while allowing necessary communication.

Segment Progress Reports

Segment Progress Reports track and analyze the effectiveness of segmentation policies, ensuring they align with security objectives and remain effective against threats. These reports provide insights into network activity and help refine security policies over time.

Conclusion

By implementing the Harden phase, organizations can establish a resilient security posture that proactively defends against threats. Through Building and Applying Policies and tracking Segment Progress Reports, security teams can ensure continuous improvement in segmentation effectiveness and threat mitigation.