Security baseline: A set of minimum security standards and requirements that must be met by an organization or system. It is used as a benchmark to assess the current level of security and identify areas for improvement. Examples of a security baseline include required password strength and expiration, minimum encryption standards, and regular security audits.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D1: Security and Risk Management | Security+ D5: Security Program Management and Oversight | SSCP D3: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis
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