Secure Baselines - CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 - 4.1
Security Considerations in Application Deployment
Importance of Security Settings
- When deploying an application, it is crucial to consider the security settings across operating systems, network devices, and other components associated with the app.
- Implementing best practices for security includes configuring firewall settings and ensuring that the application is up-to-date with the latest patches.
Establishing Security Baselines
- Each deployment requires a verification of security baselines to ensure they are still effective in protecting the application instance.
- Many manufacturers provide foundational security baselines that can be customized to fit organizational needs, including permissions and configuration settings.
Building Initial Security Baselines
- The process of creating initial security baselines can be overwhelming due to numerous settings; for example, Windows 10 has over 3,000 group policy settings.
- Microsoft offers a series of security baselines through their Security Compliance Toolkit (SCT), which aids in deploying these configurations effectively.
Deployment of Security Settings
- Once compiled, these security settings must be deployed across various components using tools like SCT or Active Directory group policies.
- Automation is recommended for large and complex security baselines to facilitate deployment across hundreds or thousands of devices efficiently.
Updating Security Baselines
- Regular updates may be necessary due to new vulnerabilities or changes in applications that require adjustments to existing configurations.