A company has discovered several critical vulnerabilities in its server infrastructure. The security team decides to follow best practices for configuration management to address these vulnerabilities. Which action aligns best with configuration management principles?
Auditing systems periodically for security compliance
Creating an incident response plan
Implementing secure baseline configurations for all servers
Updating software to the latest versions periodically
The correct answer is 'Implementing secure baseline configurations for all servers' because configuration management involves ensuring that systems are configured consistently and securely. By implementing secure baselines, the organization ensures that all servers adhere to security best practices, reducing the risk of vulnerabilities. Auditing systems periodically and updating software are important but fall under different aspects of system maintenance. Creating an incident response plan is crucial, but it is more related to preparing for and managing security incidents, rather than ongoing configuration management.
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