Corporate policies for system security monitoring, patch management, and updates

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Develop corporate policies for system security monitoring, patch management, and updates that cover both wired and wireless components

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Dante Alighieri played a critical role in the literature world through his poem Divine Comedy that was written in the 14th century. The poem contains Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. The Inferno is a description of the nine circles of torment that are found on the earth. It depicts the realms of the people that have gone against the spiritual values and who, instead, have chosen bestial appetite, violence, or fraud and malice. The nine circles of hell are limbo, lust, gluttony, greed and wrath. Others are heresy, violence, fraud, and treachery. The purpose of this paper is to examine the Dante’s Inferno in the perspective of its portrayal of God’s image and the justification of hell. 

In this epic poem, God is portrayed as a super being guilty of multiple weaknesses including being egotistic, unjust, and hypocritical. Dante, in this poem, depicts God as being more human than divine by challenging God’s omnipotence. Additionally, the manner in which Dante describes Hell is in full contradiction to the morals of God as written in the Bible. When god arranges Hell to flatter Himself, He commits egotism, a sin that is common among human beings (Cheney, 2016). The weakness is depicted in Limbo and on the Gate of Hell where, for instance, God sends those who do not worship Him to Hell. This implies that failure to worship Him is a sin.


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God is also depicted as lacking justice in His actions thus removing the godly image. The injustice is portrayed by the manner in which the sodomites and opportunists are treated. The opportunists are subjected to banner chasing in their lives after death followed by being stung by insects and maggots. They are known to having done neither good nor bad during their lifetimes and, therefore, justice could have demanded that they be granted a neutral punishment having lived a neutral life. The sodomites are also punished unfairly by God when Brunetto Lattini is condemned to hell despite being a good leader (Babor, T. F., McGovern, T., & Robaina, K. (2017). While he commited sodomy, God chooses to ignore all the other good deeds that Brunetto did.

Finally, God is also portrayed as being hypocritical in His actions, a sin that further diminishes His godliness and makes Him more human. A case in point is when God condemns the sin of egotism and goes ahead to commit it repeatedly. Proverbs 29:23 states that “arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected.” When Slattery condemns Dante’s human state as being weak, doubtful, and limited, he is proving God’s hypocrisy because He is also human (Verdicchio, 2015). The actions of God in Hell as portrayed by Dante are inconsistent with the Biblical literature. Both Dante and God are prone to making mistakes, something common among human beings thus making God more human.

To wrap it up, Dante portrays God is more human since He commits the same sins that humans commit: egotism, hypocrisy, and injustice. Hell is justified as being a destination for victims of the mistakes committed by God. The Hell is presented as being a totally different place as compared to what is written about it in the Bible. As a result, reading through the text gives an image of God who is prone to the very mistakes common to humans thus ripping Him off His lofty status of divine and, instead, making Him a mere human. Whether or not Dante did it intentionally is subject to debate but one thing is clear in the poem: the misconstrued notion of God is revealed to future generations.

 

References

Babor, T. F., McGovern, T., & Robaina, K. (2017). Dante’s inferno: Seven deadly sins in scientific publishing and how to avoid them. Addiction Science: A Guide for the Perplexed, 267.

Cheney, L. D. G. (2016). Illustrations for Dante’s Inferno: A Comparative Study of Sandro Botticelli, Giovanni Stradano, and Federico Zuccaro. Cultural and Religious Studies, 4(8), 487.

Verdicchio, M. (2015). Irony and Desire in Dante’s” Inferno” 27. Italica, 285-297.

. System Security Monitoring Policy

1. Policy Statement:

The [Company Name] is committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its information systems and data. To achieve this, we will implement continuous security monitoring of all wired and wireless network components, servers, workstations, and other endpoints.

2. Scope:

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and authorized users who access or utilize company-owned or managed information systems, including wired and wireless networks.

3. Policy Details:

  • Real-Time Monitoring:
    • Implement real-time monitoring tools to detect security events, anomalies, and potential threats across all network segments (wired and wireless).
    • Monitor network traffic, system logs, and security events for suspicious activity.
  • Intrusion Detection/Prevention:
    • Deploy intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to identify and block malicious traffic on both wired and wireless networks.

. System Security Monitoring Policy

1. Policy Statement:

The [Company Name] is committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its information systems and data. To achieve this, we will implement continuous security monitoring of all wired and wireless network components, servers, workstations, and other endpoints.

2. Scope:

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and authorized users who access or utilize company-owned or managed information systems, including wired and wireless networks.

3. Policy Details:

  • Real-Time Monitoring:
    • Implement real-time monitoring tools to detect security events, anomalies, and potential threats across all network segments (wired and wireless).
    • Monitor network traffic, system logs, and security events for suspicious activity.
  • Intrusion Detection/Prevention:
    • Deploy intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to identify and block malicious traffic on both wired and wireless networks.
    • Configure IDS/IPS rules to detect known attack patterns and vulnerabilities.
  • Wireless Network Monitoring:
    • Implement wireless intrusion detection/prevention systems (WIDS/WIPS) to monitor for unauthorized access points, rogue devices, and wireless attacks.
    • Conduct regular wireless network scans to identify security vulnerabilities.
  • Log Management:
    • Centralize log collection and analysis from all network devices, servers, and endpoints.
    • Establish log retention policies to comply with regulatory requirements and support incident investigations.
    • Utilize Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems to correlate and analyze log data.
  • Alerting and Reporting:
    • Configure alerts for critical security events and incidents.
    • Establish incident reporting procedures and communication channels.
    • Generate regular security monitoring reports for management review.
  • Access Control Monitoring:
    • Monitor access control lists, and user access logs, for both wired and wireless networks.
    • Monitor for unauthorized access attempts.

II. Patch Management and Updates Policy

1. Policy Statement:

The [Company Name] will maintain the security and stability of its information systems by implementing a proactive patch management and update program for all wired and wireless network components, servers, workstations, and endpoints.

2. Scope:

This policy applies to all operating systems, applications, firmware, and security software used within the company’s IT infrastructure.

3. Policy Details:

  • Vulnerability Scanning:
    • Conduct regular vulnerability scans to identify missing patches and security weaknesses.
    • Prioritize patching based on vulnerability severity and risk assessment.
  • Patch Testing:
    • Establish a testing environment to evaluate the impact of patches and updates before deploying them to production systems.
    • Test patches on a representative sample of systems and devices.
  • Patch Deployment:
    • Implement automated patch deployment tools to ensure timely and consistent patching.
    • Establish a schedule for deploying patches and updates, considering business impact and risk tolerance.
    • For wireless devices, ensure that patches are tested against the wireless network infrastructure before wide spread implementation.
  • Emergency Patching:
    • Establish procedures for deploying emergency patches to address critical vulnerabilities.
    • Communicate emergency patching activities to affected users.
  • Firmware Updates:
    • Include firmware updates for network devices, wireless access points, and other hardware components in the patch management process.
    • Ensure firmware updates are obtained from trusted vendors.
  • Software Updates:
    • All software will be set to automatic updates, where possible.
    • All software will be kept up to date.
  • Documentation:
    • Maintain detailed records of patch deployment activities, including patch versions, deployment dates, and affected systems.
    • Document any exceptions to the patch management policy.
  • Wireless specific considerations:
    • Ensure that any patch or update does not negatively impact wireless network performance.
    • Ensure that any patch or update does not create a security vulnerability in the wireless network.

III. Policy Enforcement:

  • Regular audits will be conducted to ensure compliance with these policies.
  • Violations of these policies may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

These policies provide a framework for maintaining a secure and resilient IT environment. They should be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect changes in technology and the threat landscape.

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