IPAM Security & Audit — 10 controls that actually work
IPAM Security & Audit starts with DNS/DHCP hardening, access controls (SSO/RBAC), change versioning and full SIEM logging. With ready-to-use checklists you can quickly assess risks, while we implement fixes with no downtime.
Why IPAM Security & Audit is critical
DNS/DHCP is the backbone
Attacks on DNS/DHCP impact connectivity and service availability. Hardening core services minimizes the blast radius of mistakes and abuse.
Complete audit trail
Every change has an author, context and version. We compare configurations, detect drift and automatically produce compliance reports.
Clear roles and least privilege
SSO/OIDC, RBAC/ABAC and separation of duties reduce risk and simplify security reviews.
10 security controls in IPAM (DNS, DHCP, IP)
A practical set of controls you can deploy right away — with audit checklists.
1. SSO/OIDC + RBAC/ABAC
- ✓Central identity (Entra/Okta/Google), MFA and role assignment.
- ✓Least-privilege roles plus attributes (department/region) for sensitive operations.
2. Versioning and reviews
- ✓Configuration as an artifact with history and diffs.
- ✓Mandatory reviews and controlled release windows.
3. DNSSEC and DNS policies
Enable DNSSEC, limit recursion and permissive zones. Monitor inconsistencies and TTLs.
4. DHCP snooping and guard
Enforce trusted ports, detect rogue DHCP. Log leases and reservations to SIEM.
5. Segmentation and IP roles
Trust zones, allowlists and routing control between VLAN/VPC.
6. Secrets and keys
Secure secrets storage (KMS/HashiCorp), rotation and minimal scope.
7. Logging and SIEM
Full audit trail, correlation with other sources (firewall, IDS), anomaly alerts.
8. Backup and recovery
Config/zone backups, regular restore tests, RTO/RPO aligned to risk.
9. Tests and scans
DNS/DHCP configuration scans, change regression tests and environment drift control.
10. KPI reports and compliance
DNS/DHCP incident MTTR, rejected change rate in reviews, CIS/NIST control coverage.
Compliance and SIEM logging (IPAM Security & Audit)
We align with industry standards and best practices — key references below:
- IETF RFC 4033–4035 — DNSSEC
- IETF RFC 2131 — DHCP
- CIS Benchmarks — best practices
- NIST SP 800-207 — Zero Trust
- ISO/IEC 27001 — information security management
We stream logs to SIEM (e.g., Elastic/Splunk) to simplify event correlation and audits.
Engagement models and quick start
Rapid diagnosis
Review of DNS/DHCP/IPAM configuration, 10 controls, risk report plus a 90-day plan.
Implement improvements
Hardening, SSO/RBAC, versioning and SIEM logs. KPI dashboards and alerts.
Operations and audits
Change regressions, periodic tests, compliance reports and incident support.
See also: DDI (DNS/DHCP/IPAM), IPv6 planning and segmentation, Automation and API, Cloud, VPC and VNet.
FAQ — IPAM Security & Audit
Does IPAM Security & Audit slow down changes?
How quickly can you enable SSO/RBAC and SIEM logging?
Can we audit changes without downtime?
Which standards do you use?
Do you cover cloud environments?
How do you measure control effectiveness?
Want to tidy up IPAM Security & Audit?
Short consultation (20 min) — we will point out the fastest path to implementing the 10 key controls.