Configuration management can be challenging. IT teams can become overwhelmed by the need to address various standards, compliance requirements, and security options. As the popularity of remote work grows, so does the complexity of implementing secure configurations. Thankfully, there are consensus-developed security recommendations and tools available to help automate the process.
Why Do Secure Configurations Matter?
Many servers, operating systems, and applications come with default settings that are put in place for convenience, not security. The CIS Benchmarks provide free configuration recommendations for more than 100 CIS Benchmarks across 25+ vendor product families. Implementing secure configurations is a way to help significantly improve your organization’s cyber defenses. Secure configurations can help protect against threats such as denial of service or unauthorized data access.
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