Simplifying Operational Security: Securing Configuration Automation for IT Audit Readiness

Shavlik Technologies provides innovative security software solutions that simplify the most complex of IT security related challenges. Shavlik's products are widely used around the world, providing customers with a comprehensive set of security solutions that help them effectively manage the security of their organizations. This paper offers insight into challenges customers face today regarding the development of a uniform set of system security configuration standards, often referred to as a "Security configuration baseline," in addition to the management, and enforcement, of that baseline as it relates to compliance with either government regulations or internal security policy.