System Hardening Lab
Apply CIS benchmark checks: password policy, account policy, audit settings, and service hardening
Overview
Work through a checklist of CIS benchmark hardening controls across password policy, account settings, and system services. Mark each check as pass, fail, or warning and review the recommended remediation for anything out of compliance.
Why This Lab Matters
Hardening systems to a recognized benchmark like CIS is one of the most effective ways to reduce attack surface, and it's a standard requirement in compliance frameworks. Analysts who can run and interpret hardening checks are directly employable in compliance and security engineering roles.
What You'll Gain
- Learn to evaluate systems against real CIS benchmark controls
- Practice identifying misconfigurations before they're exploited
- Understand the gap between current and recommended settings
- Build compliance and hardening skills valued across security teams