SSCP Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis Practice Question
A company wants to implement a security baseline for its Windows servers. Which of the following frameworks is most commonly used for this purpose?
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CIS Benchmarks
CIS Benchmarks are widely adopted security configuration guidelines for various systems, including Windows servers. They provide Level 1 (basic) and Level 2 (defense-in-depth) recommendations.
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CIS Benchmarks
Why this is correct
CIS Benchmarks are specific, actionable configuration guides for securing operating systems and applications.
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ISO 27001
Why it's wrong here
ISO 27001 is a management standard, not a technical baseline for server configuration.
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ITIL
Why it's wrong here
ITIL focuses on IT service management, not technical security baselines.
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COBIT
Why it's wrong here
COBIT is a governance framework for IT management, not a technical baseline.
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