Security Baseline
A minimum security baseline: what to standardize and how to verify it consistently.
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Security Baseline
A security baseline defines minimum controls that must be true everywhere.
Enterprise value comes from standardization, verification, and evidence.
See also
Security & Trust Reference Model Security Hardening Playbook Controls & Evidence (Security)FAQ
What is a security baseline?
A minimum set of security controls that must be true across all systems.
How do we enforce it?
Automated checks, standardized configs, and evidence capture through release discipline.
What’s a common anti-pattern?
Baselines exist only as documents, not as verified controls.
How do we measure compliance?
Coverage of automated checks and the % of systems passing baseline controls.
What’s the first improvement?
Pick 10 core controls and implement automated verification for the top 3.