Add to ORKGThis paper is from the SANS Institute Reading Room site. Reposting is not permitted without express written permission. Security in Practice- Reducing the Effort Information security is known to be at least important, if not critical, to most business and personal needs. This paper covers the ten most vital steps in attempting to achieve a good base level of security, which can then be built upon. The focus of these is on reducing the effort in order to ensure they are completed to at least a minimum degree. The intended target audience is Network/Systems/Security administrators who need a reference guide on the fundamental steps in securing a network, why each step is importan... Copyright SANS Institut