DLP is way more than just restricting access to removable devices.
http://code.google.com/p/opendlp/

VPN access restrictions such as you mentioned are a good thing. There
are open source two factor auth solutions.

Exchange doesn't go in a DMZ

On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 06:46, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
> Ok, so we have had a NCUA IT audit and some of the recommendations are as
> follows:
>
>
>
> Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
>
> The Credit Union should have the the ability to use USB storage devices,
> DVD, and CD drives turned off unless required.  With some for of alerting if
> a user is trying to use those devices without permission.
>
>
>
> Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system
>
> The Credit Union should have a SIEM system in place to consolidate logs from
> all devices and applications, encrypt those logs, have real time alerting,
> and compliance reporting.
>
>
>
> VPN access
>
> The Credit Union should have Network Access Controls such as scanning the
> connecting machine for correct configuration prior to allowing access to the
> network, some kind of multi factor token or device, and a more detailed
> access list on the VPN client area of the firewall.
>
>
>
> DMZ
>
> The Credit Union should move the Microsoft Exchange server into a DMZ of the
> firewall or industry best practice for proxing email traffic into and out of
> the DMZ to protect the Credit Union's internal network if a breach occurs on
> the email system.
>
>
>
> With all of this being said, can you get me some vendor information about
> about each of these areas.  It can be freeware, it can be appliances, it can
> be anything that is easily managable.
>
> And Management is looking for a quick turn around on this so whitepapers and
> recommendations first.
>
>
>
> This is what I sent my software vendors.  Did I ask the right questions?
>
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