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The QAD (Quick and Dirty) Checklist for the Security Audit of a Windows Server

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Software Currency

Many exploited servers and desktops are done by hackers gaining access though unpatched systems.

The following list is a set of items that should be reviewed when creating an security audit which determines if your software is up to date.

  • Is the organizational software deployment process followed for applying service packs and hotfixes?
  • Are all service packs installed?
  • Are all critical hotfixes installed?
  1. Server Accounts
  2. Server Operating System
  3. Security Logging
  4. Software Currency
  5. Disaster Recovery
  6. Authentication
  7. Anti-Virus

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