Systems Hardening with CIS Standards - Salem73616C656D/reading-notes GitHub Wiki

Key Takeaways

CIS Benchmarks

• Level 1: cover base-level configurations that are easier to implement and have minimal impact on business functionality
• Level 2: intended for high-security environments and require more coordination and planning to implement with minimal business interruption

There are 7 categories of benchmarks:

• Operating Systems
• Server Software
• Cloud Provider
• Mobile Device
• Network Device
• Desktop Software
• Multi-Function Print Device

CIS offers pre-configured Hardened Images that enables enterprises to perform computing operations cost-effectively without needing to invest in additional hardware or software.

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Conclusion

CIS offers benchmarks for various systems to allow for easy configuration, and also offers pre-configured images to allow for quick deployment without any extra configuration.