Cis Benchmarks
The latest Cis Benchmarks coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
CIS Benchmarks Now Live Inside Azure for Continuous Drift Detection
The Center for Internet Security (CIS) and Microsoft have expanded their partnership to bake CIS Benchmarks directly into the Azure security fabric, giving organizations a turnkey path to continuous...
Azure Government Compliance Automation: Policy as Code for FedRAMP & DoD SRG
Microsoft's latest compliance guidance for Azure Government represents a significant shift toward automated, auditable cloud security, arriving at a strategically important moment for federal...
Azure Policy CIS Linux Benchmarks: Microsoft's Hybrid Security Play Explained
Microsoft has significantly expanded its security governance capabilities with the integration of official Center for Internet Security (CIS) Linux Benchmarks directly into Azure Policy's Machine...
Azure Policy Integrates CIS Linux Benchmarks for Enhanced Cloud Security
Microsoft has significantly bolstered its cloud security offerings by integrating official CIS Linux Benchmarks directly into Azure Policy through the azure-osconfig extension, currently available in...
Azure Policy Integrates CIS Linux Benchmarks: A Game-Changer for Cloud Security
Microsoft has delivered a significant advancement in cloud security operations by integrating official CIS Linux Benchmarks directly into Azure Policy through the Azure OSConfig extension. This...
Azure CIS Linux Benchmarks Now Enforceable via Azure Policy for Hybrid VMs
Microsoft Azure has significantly expanded its security governance capabilities by integrating the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Linux Benchmarks directly into Azure Policy through the...
Azure Policy Now Includes CIS-Certified Linux Benchmarks for Enhanced Security
Microsoft Azure has significantly bolstered its security compliance capabilities by integrating official, CIS-certified Linux benchmarks directly into Azure Policy through the Azure osconfig...
Azure Policy & Arc Now Natively Enforce CIS Linux Benchmarks in Preview
Microsoft has taken a significant step forward in cloud security by making official CIS Linux security benchmarks available natively on Microsoft Azure. This new capability, delivered as a built-in...
When 99% of Cloud Breaches Start with a Checkbox: Inside Borderless CS's New Hardening Offensive
Misconfigured cloud storage buckets, unchanged default admin passwords, and unpatched Windows servers continue to fuel the majority of enterprise breaches—and one Australian cybersecurity firm just...
Windows Server 2025 June 2025 Security Baseline Update: What's New and Why It Matters
Microsoft's June 2025 Security Baseline Update (v2506) for Windows Server 2025 represents a significant leap forward in enterprise security, addressing emerging threats while streamlining compliance....
Windows 11 24H2 & Server 2025: CISOs Get Enhanced Security, Biometrics, & Hotpatching
Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 releases are packed with critical security and management enhancements that every Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) should...
Comprehensive Security Hardening Strategies for Windows Server 2025
Introduction In the face of escalating cyber threats, organizations are compelled to fortify their Windows Server infrastructures. Windows Server 2025 introduces a suite of advanced security features...