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Security Configuration Standards

Secure Configurations as Defense Foundation

Security Configuration Standards define and enforce secure settings across operating systems, applications, network devices, and cloud services. Misconfigurations are one of the leading causes of security breaches, making proper configuration management essential for maintaining a strong security posture.

Cyber Radar Systems provides comprehensive Security Configuration Standards services that help organizations establish, implement, and maintain secure baseline configurations aligned with industry best practices including CIS Benchmarks, NIST guidelines, DISA STIGs, and vendor hardening guides.

Our configuration management approach combines automated scanning, continuous monitoring, and expert remediation guidance to ensure your systems remain securely configured, compliant with regulations, and protected against configuration-based attacks while maintaining operational functionality.

Security Configuration Standards Process
Industry Configuration Standards

CIS Benchmarks

Center for Internet Security provides consensus-based best practice security configuration guidelines for over 140 technologies.

Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, macOS, Unix)
Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud)
Database Systems (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
Network Devices (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet)
Applications (Docker, Kubernetes, Office 365)
Mobile Devices (iOS, Android)

NIST Guidelines

National Institute of Standards and Technology provides comprehensive cybersecurity frameworks and configuration guidelines.

NIST 800-53 Security Controls
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
NIST 800-171 for CUI Protection
NIST 800-123 Server Security Guidelines
NIST 800-128 Application Security
NIST Cloud Computing Standards

DISA STIGs

Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides provide military-grade configuration standards.

Operating System Hardening
Application Security Configuration
Network Device Hardening
Database Security Settings
Web Server Configuration
Mobile Device Management

PCI DSS Requirements

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard mandates specific security configurations for systems handling cardholder data.

Firewall Configuration Standards
Default Password Management
Encryption Key Management
Access Control Configuration
Logging and Monitoring Settings
Network Segmentation

Vendor Hardening Guides

Technology vendors provide security hardening documentation specific to their products and platforms.

Microsoft Security Baselines
VMware Hardening Guides
Oracle Security Checklists
SAP Security Configuration
Cisco Security Guides
AWS Security Best Practices
Key Configuration Areas
Password Policies
Account Management
Access Controls
Audit Logging
Network Services
Encryption Settings
Update Management
Service Hardening

Our Configuration Management Services

1

Baseline Development

Create customized security baseline configurations tailored to your environment, business requirements, and compliance needs.

2

Configuration Assessment

Automated scanning and manual review of current configurations against industry standards and best practices.

3

Remediation Planning

Prioritized remediation roadmap with detailed implementation guidance and rollback procedures.

4

Implementation Support

Hands-on assistance implementing secure configurations across your infrastructure with minimal disruption.

5

Continuous Monitoring

Ongoing configuration monitoring with automated drift detection and alerting for unauthorized changes.

6

Compliance Reporting

Comprehensive reports demonstrating configuration compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

Benefits of Configuration Standards

Reduced Attack Surface

Disable unnecessary services, close unused ports, and remove default accounts to minimize potential attack vectors.

Compliance Achievement

Meet configuration requirements for HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, GDPR, and other regulatory frameworks through standardized settings.

Operational Consistency

Ensure consistent security posture across all systems, reducing complexity and simplifying management.

Faster Deployment

Automate system provisioning with pre-hardened templates and configurations, accelerating secure deployment.

Audit Readiness

Demonstrate configuration compliance to auditors with documented baselines and compliance evidence.

Drift Prevention

Detect and remediate configuration drift through continuous monitoring and automated enforcement.

Harden Your Systems with Configuration Standards

Our configuration management experts help you establish, implement, and maintain secure baseline configurations across your infrastructure.