An organization plans to roll out a standard configuration image to hundreds of laptops, servers, and network devices. Which of the following BEST explains the primary reason for enforcing a single, uniform set of configuration standards across all of these assets?
To maintain a consistent set of configurations for enhanced security and simplified management.
To allow systems to operate independently of one another, minimizing the impact of network-wide updates.
To diversify system configurations, which in turn makes it harder for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities.
To tailor each system's settings for user preference, thereby improving individual productivity.
Uniform configuration standards create a stable baseline that every device must meet. Because each system starts from the same hardened template, administrators can patch, audit, and troubleshoot more quickly, and automated tools can detect configuration drift. Consistency eliminates unexpected variations that attackers might exploit and helps demonstrate compliance with internal policy and external regulations. While user convenience or diversity may offer other benefits, they do not outweigh the security and manageability gains provided by a common baseline.
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