A security administrator is tasked with ensuring that all servers in the organization adhere to a standardized and secure configuration as determined by the organization's security team. Which of the following should the administrator implement to achieve this objective most effectively?
Enforcing strict password policies
Deploying a security content automation protocol (SCAP) tool
Implementing security benchmarks provides standardized guidelines for configuring systems securely, ensuring consistency and reducing vulnerabilities across all servers. This approach aligns with best practices for establishing and maintaining secure baselines.
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Why wouldn’t using intrusion detection systems (IDS) or enforcing password policies achieve the same objective?