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Critical Security Controls for Effective Cyber Defense: A Comprehensive Guide to CIS 18 Controls
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Critical Security Controls for Effective Cyber Defense: A Comprehensive Guide to CIS 18 Controls

by Dr. Jason Edwards
September 2024
Intermediate to advanced
612 pages
14h
English
Apress
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D. J. EdwardsCritical Security Controls for Effective Cyber Defensehttps://doi.org/10.1007/979-8-8688-0506-6_4

4. Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software

Dr. Jason Edwards1  
(1)
New Braunfels, TX, USA
 

The challenge of maintaining secure configurations does not end at the initial setup; it extends throughout the lifecycle of the assets and software. It involves ongoing updates, patches, and monitoring any changes that could introduce vulnerabilities. Effective configuration management ensures compliance, incident response, and supporting audits. This process helps maintain that configurations do not drift into less secure states over time. Consequently, ...

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