The Need to Secure Hosts in Remote Work Era

While layers of security often protect an enterprise network to prevent any unwanted intrusion, an ideal security model warrants the cooperation of all the components affected by an intrusion. And as desktops and laptops constitute a significant threat to an enterprise network for their vulnerability, securing them is of utmost importance to any organization.

In today’s remote-work world, securing every user device, including personal machines connected to the enterprise network from outside, is even more critical. Complete enterprise security means ensuring security for every host as well.

50% of businesses allow remote workers to access their organizations’ IT network without multi-factor authentication.

62% of companies have seen an increase in remote work-related cyber attacks since the COVID-19 pandemic

More than 66% of small businesses believe they are at risk of a data breach due to remote work.

What is Host Based Security System?

Host-Based Security System or HBSS is a security system that can identify and analyze threats to an organization’s computer network using firewall protection. As the name suggests, HBSS is installed on every host placed in a network to ensure maximum security. An HBSS is made of multiple smaller programs for multiple purposes ranging from new host detection, signature verification, firewall policy checking, etc. Only HBSS administrators and managers are trained to manage and monitor the system to ensure optimum security.

Key Components of a Host Based Security System

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  • Security Policy Auditor

    Policy
    auditor

  • Asset Monitoring

    Asset baseline
    monitor

  • Host Intrusion Prevention

    Host intrusion
    prevention

  • Rogue System Detection

    Rogue system
    detection

  • Security Policy Orchestrator

    ePolicy
    orchestrator

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Why Does Your Organization Need HBSS?

Simultaneous protection to multiple weak points

Real-time asset status

Central configuration management

In-depth report capabilities

In-depth protection from evolving cyber threats

Data loss prevention

Rogue system detection

Secure network access

Key Challenges in Implementing HBSS

While Host Based Security System effectively reduces exposure to security exploits, it requires specialized skills to implement and manage the system. Moreover, in the initial phase, an HBSS can cause significant operation setbacks. Enterprises also find it challenging to incorporate an HBSS into an existing security program and getting the buy-in from the decision makers as, if unmanaged, it can stretch the IT budget.

The four Key Barriers to HBSS Adoption and Implementation are:

HBSS Resources

Additional resources

Resource Training

Resource training

Infrastructure Issues

Infrastructure

Software Licensing Issues

Software licensing

Dive into Cloud4C’s Advanced Host Based Security System

Our Host Based Security Systems (HBSS) policy server would be deployed at Cloud4C DC and all HBSS Agents would be deployed on customer servers. A dedicated VPN tunnel is built if required from customer place to Cloud4C MSS DC HBSS Policy server. A trend micro agent is installed at each endpoint of the hosts. All HBSS packages deployed in trend micro DSM (Deep Security Manager).

Anti-malware Solution

Anti-malware

Detects malware events, prevents malicious code execution, and quarantines or deletes malware traces.

Website Reputation Management

Web reputation

Verifies website's reputation based on category and blocks malicious websites.

Host Firewall Management

Host firewall

Provides second-level defense control in case the perimeter network firewall is wrongly configured.

Intrusion Prevention

Intrusion prevention

Provides virtual patching for the critical vulnerabilities released without patching.

 Integrity Monitoring

Integrity monitoring

Monitors the integrity of the files, who, when, and what has been accessed /modified/deleted.

Log-in Inspection

Log-in inspection

Using a log inspection monitor, the OS system logs and alerts in real time in case any abnormal events are identified.

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HBSS Best Practices
to Protect Your Hosts

Cloud4C follows industry-best practices to protect an organization’s hosts or machines during the installation of OSs and applications. From installing and configuring a host based firewall, regularly installing patches or monitoring logs, to taking backups in a consistent manner, we ensure your existing and new hosts are secure and not compromised.

Cloud4C Host Based Security System
for Servers

Advanced Anti-Malware

Firewalls Management

Deep Intrusion Prevention

Advanced Integrity Monitoring

End-to-end Log Inspection

Server Grade Host Firewall

Server Grade Host IDS/IPS

Server Grade Host Anti-Malware

Server Grade File Integrity Monitoring

Why Choose Cloud4C as your Cybersecurity Partner?

Managed Cloud Services Provider

World’s largest application-focused managed service provider with dedicated Managed Security Services and AI-driven advanced Managed Detection and Response Services

Global Partnerships

12+ years of expertise, 4000 transformation stories across 26+ nations and 20+ Centers of Excellence

Cybersecurity Stats

80000 EPS, 13000 HBSS, 3200 UTMs, 7 Reg-tech Frameworks, 40+ Security Controls.

Cloud Industry Experts

2000+ cloud experts with industry-leading certifications: Hyperscaler Security, Hyperscaler Platform, CISSP, OSCP, CEH, CHFI, Comp TIA Security.

Intelligent Security Platforms

Integration of proprietary, intelligent automation-powered cybersecurity tools such as the Cloud4C Self-Healing Operations Platform.

Managed Compliance Services

Specialized compliance management expertise in ensuring stringent, fail-proof governance and compliance with local, national, and international regulations.

Advanced Threat Management

Advanced threat detection, proactive threat hunting capabilities with best-of-breed toolset and processes.

Automated Threat Response and Management

24/7 automated threat response and & Management.

Threat Investigation Platforms

Comprehensive Threat Investigation and Verification with advanced Threat Intelligence powered by Industry-leading platforms such as Microsoft, OSINT, STIX&TAXI, MISP, etc. and Cloud4C Threat experts.

Cloud native Security

Cloud-native security with multi-cloud support for leading cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle, IBM Cloud, etc.

SIEM SOAR Deployment

Experience in deploying and managing robust SIEM on AWS Cloud – helping enterprises to proactively assess vulnerabilities and automate and accelerate incident response on the AWS Cloud.

Host Based Security Systems - FAQs

  • What is host-based security?

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    It is a collection of advanced software applications that are installed on a specific laptop, server, or desktop computer.

  • How is Host Based Security System different from Endpoint Security?

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    Endpoint Security is a Host Based Security System recently rebranded by Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) by adding new capabilities to the existing HBSS off-the-shelf endpoint security software that is used to monitor, detect, and defend enterprise IT assets.

  • What are host-based security controls?

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    The automated and standardized host-based security system (HBSS) provides security on desktops, laptops, and servers rather than routers and switches to ensure protection from external and internal threats.

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