36 Miss. Code. R. 1-5.1

Current through October 18, 2024
Rule 36-1-5.1

Each agency is required to "harden" their servers.

A. Regularly installing all service packs, patches, and updates after appropriate integration testing.
B. Disabling all unnecessary services, devices, and accounts.
C. Enabling appropriate logging and routine log activity review procedures.
D. Establishing adequate access and control mechanisms.
E. Ensuring user authentication and data protection.
F. Performing routine scans for vulnerabilities and configuration weaknesses.
G. Setting security parameters and file protections.
H. Enabling firewall software on the server.
I. Maintaining virus scanning software on all servers.

36 Miss. Code. R. 1-5.1

Miss. Code Ann. § 25-53-1 to § 25-53-25.