Explain how GPOs and the MBSA can work together to provide a better overall security posture in a Windows environment.

Description

Instructions

Part 1 – Complete All of Sections 1 and 2 of the Using Group Policy Objects and Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer for Change Control Lab (Lab is completed, please see Assessment Template).

Based on the tasks performed in the lab, explain how GPOs and the MBSA can work together to provide a better overall security posture in a Windows environment. (Please submit response on the Assessment Template Part 1.3 )

Part 2 – Security Planning: Separation of Duties and Change Control Management

Create the following security policies for the company described in the Course Security Scenario. State any assumptions that you make, or details that you might add that add depth, texture, or provide a foundation for your policies. Your goal is to create effective policies that represent modern systems assurance security practices and planning.

Separation of Duties

Change Control Management

Consider the following scoring guide criteria as you complete your assessment:

Provide required screenshots that document lab completion.

Write a Separation of Duties policy that is appropriate for the Course Security scenario.

Write a Change Control Management policy that is appropriate for the Course Security scenario.

Explain how GPOs and the MBSA can work together to provide a better overall security posture in a Windows environment.

Additional Instructions

Place all screenshots from Part 1 in the order specified above (make sure to include the step number associated with each screenshot), and your well-labeled written work from Parts 1 and 2 in the Assessment X Template and submit it.