Note:This requirement applies only to RIT-owned and leased computers. There is currently no requirement for personally-owned machines to run host intrusion prevention.
Currently, personal networking devices used on the RIT residential network (such as routers, switches, etc.) do not need to meet the Network Security Standard. Resnet has created separate guidelines for Using a Router/Wireless Router on the RIT Network.
The following products have all been tested by the Information Security Office and approved for use on RIT-owned/leased computers.
Recommended Host-based Intrusion Prevention Software
Server
Program | Description |
|---|---|
OSSEC | Open source intrusion detection (multiple platforms) (ISO-tested). Active protection feature must be enabled. |
McAfee HIPS | Desktop and server intrusion prevention (Windows) (ISO-tested) |
Bit9 | Application whitelisting (Windows) (non ISO-tested) |
Cimcor | Protects against unauthorized changes (Server and Network) (non ISO-tested) |
Tripwire (commercial version) | Configuration assessment and change auditing (Desktops and Servers; VMware coming) (non ISO-tested) |
Desktop
Program | Description |
|---|---|
OSSEC | Open source intrusion detection (multiple platforms) (ISO-tested). Active protection feature must be enabled. |
McAfee HIPS | Desktop intrusion prevention (Windows) (ISO-tested) |
Comodo | Internet Security Suite (ISO-tested) |
Online Armor - Tall - Emu | Firewall (ISO-tested) |
E-mail us at infosec@rit.edu if you have any questions or suggestions.