A 'Bag of Tricks' Approach to Proactive Security

Security does not begin with the detection of a compromised server or other form of detected intrusion. Where then, does security begin? This paper explores this question. Simply stated this paper focuses on common sense. However, practically stated, the goal of this paper is to explore the tools, practices and procedures available to System Administrators prior to a security incident that will serve to negate the incident or significantly improve our recovery and forensic positions.