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Defining security parameters - Match-up

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Password policy
Acceptable software policy
Device hardening
Software audit
Software licence
Unapproved software
Administrative rights
Password strength
Minimum password length


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A check of the programs installed on an organisation's computers to confirm they are legal and still needed.
Steps that reduce the vulnerability of equipment, such as installing firewalls, applying patches and removing unused programs.
How difficult a set of login characters is to guess, based on its length and character mix.
The legal right an organisation buys to install and use a program on a set number of machines.
Organisational rules controlling how staff choose, change and keep secret their login credentials, covering length and complexity.
Rules stating which programs staff may install and use on organisational devices and how new requests are approved.
The fewest characters a policy allows in a login, making it harder for a hacker to guess.
Programs installed without permission from the IT team, which could contain malware or conflict with existing systems.
The permissions that allow a user to install programs and change system settings on a computer.
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