CalCom Hardening Solution

The CalCom Hardening Solution (CHS) is a software solution designed by CalCom Software to automate server hardening processes, enhance security and compliance, and reduce operational costs for organizations. According to the vendor, CHS is suitable for businesses of various sizes, from small enterprises to large corporations. It is used by IT Operations Teams, CISOs, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and government agencies.

Key Features

Learning Mode: According to the vendor, CHS offers a Learning Mode that simulates the impact of policy changes on production environments. It helps determine the potential consequences of baseline changes before implementation, providing visible conclusions for decision-makers.

Enforcement Mode: CHS includes an Enforcement Mode that automates the process of enforcing security policies. The vendor claims that this feature significantly reduces the cost and impact of hardening, ensuring enhanced security and compliance.

Monitoring Mode: The vendor states that CHS provides a Monitoring Mode with real-time access control to ensure proactive protection of servers. It continuously monitors for any unauthorized changes to security policies, minimizing the risk of security breaches.

Rollback: CHS allows for the rollback of any unauthorized changes, safeguarding the integrity of the server hardening process. According to the vendor, this feature provides a safety net in case of mistakes or security breaches.

Centralized Enforcement: The vendor claims that CHS enables centralized management of security policies, providing a single point of control for the entire infrastructure. This feature streamlines the enforcement process and enhances operational efficiency.

Change Control: CHS ensures proper change management for configuration changes by tracking and logging all authorized changes. According to the vendor, this feature helps maintain compliance and audit requirements, reducing the risk of security vulnerabilities.

Policy Analysis Center: CHS includes a Policy Analysis Center that provides a dynamic dashboard for compliance and risk posture analysis. The vendor states that it presents IT and business risk scores for prioritization and supports the management of unhardened objects marked as exceptions.

Hardening Baseline Management: According to the vendor, CHS manages and enforces comprehensive hardening baselines to reduce the risk of configuration drifts. It ensures continuous compliance with security policies, enhancing the overall security posture.

Real-Time Hardening: CHS prevents unauthorized changes to security configurations in real-time, proactively protecting servers from potential security breaches. The vendor claims that this feature eliminates the need for manual monitoring and enforcement.

Access Control: CHS controls and monitors access to system configurations, ensuring that only authorized users can make changes. According to the vendor, this feature provides auditability and accountability for change management, enhancing security and compliance.