Enterprise Security Baseline Implementation
Manufacturing Conglomerate • Manufacturing • 10 months
Project Objective
Develop and implement security baselines across diverse IT environments (on-premises, cloud, OT) to establish consistent security controls and improve overall security posture.
Methodologies & Approach
- •Development of tiered security baselines aligned with CIS Controls and NIST guidelines
- •Asset classification to determine appropriate baseline requirements
- •Technical security configuration standards for all platforms (Windows, Linux, cloud, network devices)
- •Automated compliance checking implementation
- •Exception management process development
- •Phased implementation approach with pilot deployments
- •Security baseline training for IT and security teams
Outcomes & Results
- •Established security baselines for 15+ technology platforms
- •Improved baseline compliance from 65% to 92% across all systems
- •Reduced critical vulnerabilities by 78% through consistent baseline implementation
- •Implemented automated compliance checking for 85% of infrastructure
- •Reduced security incidents related to misconfigurations by 60%
- •Created sustainable process for baseline updates and exception management
- •Successfully integrated OT security requirements into baseline framework
Key Insights & Lessons Learned
- •Early stakeholder engagement is critical for successful GRC initiatives to ensure buy-in and alignment with business objectives.
- •A risk-based approach allows for more efficient resource allocation and prioritization of activities.
- •Regular communication of progress and value helps maintain executive support and program momentum.
- •Integration with existing business processes is essential for sustainable GRC programs.
- •Measuring and demonstrating value through metrics and KPIs is crucial for long-term program success.
Project Details
Company:
Manufacturing Conglomerate
Manufacturing
Year:
2019
Duration:
10 months
Related GRC Areas
Governance
Risk Management
Compliance
Policy Development
Security Controls
Audit
Baseline Implementations
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