Security Brutalist Assessment

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1. Minimize Attack Surface

Not implemented

Keep a full asset inventory Remove anything unnecessary Harden what remains

2. Strong Identity & Access Management

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Default to no access Grant only needed access Lock down admin accounts Use zero trust & segmentation

3. Data Security

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Classify, encrypt, and control access Test, protect, and restore backups

4. Patch & Vulnerability Management

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Scan constantly Patch fast Eliminate unsupported software

5. Incident Response

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Have a simple, practiced plan Know how to detect, contain, recover

6. Continuous Assessment

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Regularly scan and test Remove what’s no longer needed Continuous improvement

7. Cloud Security

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Least privilege & IAM controls Encrypt data in transit & at rest Logging & monitoring in place

8. Email Security

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Use SPF, DKIM, DMARC Filter or quarantine suspicious email Train users to spot phishing

9. Security Education & Awareness

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Frequent, realistic training Phishing simulations used No-blame reporting culture