System Hardeningfor maximum stability
We turn default installations into hardened, resilient environments. Reduce your attack surface through targeted configuration changes based on global security standards such as CIS and STIGs.
System Hardening
CIS Benchmark Audit
What is system hardening?
System hardening is the process of securing a computer system by reducing its attack surface. Every program, service and default setting that is not required for operations represents a potential risk.
We go far beyond simple firewall rules. At INLYSE, hardening means deep optimization of the operating system, applications and network configuration according to the principle of least privilege.
Reduce Attack Surface
Drastically reduce the exposed attack surface through restrictive, controlled configurations.
Maintain Compliance
Support regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001, GDPR and BSI baseline protection.
Stop Lateral Movement
Hardened systems reduce the chances of lateral movement and privilege escalation.
Ransomware Protection
Limit ransomware propagation by closing common attack vectors and misconfigurations.
Your Path to a Hardened Environment
Our process is precise, measurable and designed to produce visible security improvements quickly.
Assessment and Scan
Initial audit against CIS Benchmarks with a clear picture of current control and compliance gaps.
Design
Tailored hardening profile designed to protect systems without disrupting business processes.
Hardening
Controlled rollout of the configurations with immediate reduction of exposed attack paths.
Validierung
Final verification, compliance evidence and complete documentation for your teams and auditors.
Comprehensive protection on every layer
We do not just harden the surface. Our specialists work deep inside the architecture to make secure configuration the default state.
Operating System Hardening
- Package and service cleanup
- Secure boot configuration
- Filesystem restrictions
- Secure time synchronization
Application Hardening
- Web server hardening for Nginx and Apache
- Database configuration review
- Runtime and PHP environment protection
- SSL and TLS best practices
Audit & Compliance
- Recurring compliance scans
- Integrity monitoring with AIDE or Tripwire
- Detailed audit logging
- Password and policy enforcement
What You Receive
After hardening, you receive complete documentation and measurable evidence of your compliance posture.
Compliance Report
Detailed before and after comparison with CIS benchmark scores.
Hardened Configurations
All changes documented and reproducible as infrastructure as code where appropriate.
Audit Evidence
Professional reporting for auditors, regulators and internal stakeholders.
CIS Benchmarks
Center for Internet Security Level 1 & 2
DoD STIGs
Security Technical Implementation Guides
NIST SP 800-53
Security and Privacy Controls
BSI Baseline Protection
German federal baseline for information security