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Maintaining configuration compliance and system hardening are critical to a strong cybersecurity posture. Josh Moulin, founder of Natsar, explores key principles and strategies for consistent configurations and reducing vulnerabilities. Learn about CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGs, and tools like CIS-CAT Lite and DISA SCAP.
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Explore the essential concepts of configuration compliance and system hardening in this comprehensive course by Josh Moulin, Principal at Natsar. This video is designed for IT and cybersecurity professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of system configuration management and its role in improving organizational security. Learn how to use industry-standard tools and benchmarks to harden systems, prevent configuration drift, and ensure compliance with security best practices. This course is ideal for anyone looking to streamline operations, minimize risks, or learn practical techniques for safeguarding IT environments.
Key topics covered include:
The importance of configuration compliance and its impact on cybersecurity.
Creating and deploying hardened system images to maintain security and consistency.
Leveraging benchmarks such as CIS Benchmarks and DISA STIGs to establish secure configurations.
Scanning and validating systems for compliance using tools like CIS-CAT and DISA SCAP.
Using group policies and automated tools to enforce secure configurations across environments.
Real-world examples demonstrating how organizations implement and maintain configuration compliance.
This video provides actionable insights and practical strategies to enhance your configuration compliance processes and strengthen your security posture. Whether you’re new to configuration management or an experienced professional, you’ll find valuable guidance in this course. Subscribe now for more expert tips and insights on cybersecurity. You can also sign up for Natsar’s newsletter at https://natsar.substack.com.
Meet Your Instructor
MSc., CAWFE, CEH, CFCE, CHFI, CISSP, CNDA, DFCP, GCFA, GCFR, GCIA, GIME, GSEC
Josh Moulin is a cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience protecting critical systems and advising organizations worldwide. He began his career in law enforcement, where he led a cybercrimes task force and a digital forensics lab, pioneering efforts to combat cyber crime. Later, Josh served as a CIO and CISO in the U.S. nuclear weapons complex and as Senior Vice President of Operations at the Center for Internet Security (CIS), where he collaborated with DHS and CISA to secure U.S. state, local, tribal, territorial (SLTT), and election organizations through the MS-ISAC and EI-ISAC. He also served as an Executive Partner at Gartner, advising federal and military leaders on strategic cybersecurity initiatives.
In addition to founding Natsar, LLC, a cybersecurity consulting firm, Josh is adjunct faculty teaching university courses on cybersecurity and digital forensics. With a Master’s in Information Security and Assurance and numerous certifications, Josh’s highly rated courses draw from real-world expertise to equip learners with the tools to navigate today’s complex cybersecurity landscape.
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