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Timothy_MTS
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Aug 12, 2024

Steps to Security hardening in Windows server

Hello everyone,

I am experience on the Active Directory and others, but I am quite new on server hardening. I am not sure where should I start with, what kind of actions I need to take, what thing I should prepare to let the server done with hardening.

My company is running Windows 2019 servers in major. We have also GPO running in our AD like password expiry, complexity, map network drive, printer, etc. We are going to deploy some new servers as Windows 2022. What I am thinking is I want to harden the server, but just not sure what kind  of procedure I can get ready 

 

Regards,

 

Timothy

Windows Server

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    AmolShelar
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    Aug 15, 2024
    Timothy_MTS,

    To harden your Windows Server 2022:

    Download the CIS Benchmark: Access the document via URL https://www.cisecurity.org/benchmark/microsoft_windows_server and review the recommended security policies.

    Apply Relevant Policies: Implement only the policies applicable to your server environment.

    Perform a Vulnerability Assessment: This is the best option which will help identify specific vulnerabilities and recommend applicable policies.

    Implement: You can apply the policies using GPMC or Local Group policy.

    Regards,
    Amol Shelar

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