Configuration Baselines
Defined sets of secure configuration settings that systems must conform to, serving as the known-good reference for hardening. Deviations from the baseline indicate drift or misconfiguration to correct.
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CIS Benchmarks
The foundation Configuration Baselines builds on, worth understanding first.
Attack Surface Reduction
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Configuration as Code
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Default Configurations
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Hardening Guides
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Idempotent Configuration
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Secure by Default
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STIGs
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System Hardening
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VM Configuration Management
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Group Policy Hardening
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Risk-Based Prioritization
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Application Hardening
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Banner Disclosure
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Bastion Hosts
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Endpoint Hardening
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Principle of Least Functionality
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USB Control
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Standard Patterns
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