Beyond Baselines: Customizing Configuration Compliance for Industry-Specific Threat Models

Santosh Kumar Kande

Abstract: Configuration compliance ensures that systems are configured to align with established security standards, such as CIS Benchmarks, NIST SP 800-53, or ISO 27001. However, a one-size-fits-all approach often falls short in addressing the nuanced threats that different industries face. This paper explores the limitations of standard baselines and advocates for a customized approach to configuration compliance, tailored to industry-specific threat models. Through case studies and best practices, we demonstrate how organizations can align configuration standards with their unique risk profiles, enhancing overall security posture.

Keywords: configuration compliance, security standards, industry-specific threats, customized approach, risk profiles

How to Cite?: Santosh Kumar Kande, "Beyond Baselines: Customizing Configuration Compliance for Industry-Specific Threat Models", Volume 11 Issue 2, February 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1376-1377, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR220215075539, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR220215075539