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Secure Configuration & Hardening

Cybersecurity Cloud Security Context OT/ICS Security Context SaaS Security Context Protect (Cybersecurity Controls) Application & API Security Backup & Resilience Controls Data Protection Identity & Access Management (IAM) Network Security & Segmentation Privileged Access Management (PAM) Secure Configuration & Hardening Security Awareness & Training
Cybersecurity Cloud Security Context OT/ICS Security Context SaaS Security Context Protect (Cybersecurity Controls) Application & API Security Backup & Resilience Controls Data Protection Identity & Access Management (IAM) Network Security & Segmentation Privileged Access Management (PAM) Secure Configuration & Hardening Security Awareness & Training
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Establish secure-by-default configurations and prevent drift so systems and services consistently meet baseline security requirements across environments.

Misconfiguration is a frequent cause of incidents. This use case focuses on setting clear baselines and ensuring they remain in place as environments change.

Outcomes

  • Fewer incidents caused by insecure defaults and configuration drift
  • Faster detection and remediation of high-risk misconfigurations
  • More consistent compliance with baseline security requirements
  • Reduced operational overhead through standardization

Typical scope

  • Baseline configurations for operating systems, cloud accounts, and platforms
  • Configuration compliance reporting and exception handling
  • Drift detection and remediation workflows
  • Patch and update practices aligned to risk and criticality

GenAI-enabled execution

Agents can help identify baseline gaps, explain configuration risk in business terms, and draft remediation plans—guardrailed by approved standards and human review before applying disruptive changes.