A security administrator is tasked with ensuring that all new servers in the organization adhere to a standardized and secure configuration. This standard has been defined by the organization's security team based on industry best practices. Which of the following should the administrator use to meet this requirement most effectively?
A strict password policy
An Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
A Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) tool
Applying security benchmarks provides standardized guidelines for configuring systems securely, ensuring consistency, and reducing vulnerabilities. These benchmarks serve as the foundation for creating a secure baseline. While a SCAP tool can automate the process, the benchmark itself is the standard being implemented. An IDS is used for detecting intrusions, not for configuration hardening, and password policies are only one component of a comprehensive security benchmark.
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Why wouldn’t using intrusion detection systems (IDS) or enforcing password policies achieve the same objective?