CIS Microsoft Windows Desktop Benchmark Assessment

This document is a technical report detailing the CIS Microsoft Windows Desktop Benchmark Assessment provided by XTIVIA. The assessment aims to enhance endpoint security for organizations by evaluating and hardening Windows 10 and 11 configurations. It outlines a comprehensive audit process that focuses on six critical security domains: Account and Password Policies, User Rights and Privileges, Endpoint Protection and System Integrity, Data-at-Rest and Network Defense, Surface Area Reduction, and System Auditing and Logging. Each category is examined to ensure compliance with industry best practices and to mitigate risks associated with malware, unauthorized access, and credential theft. The report emphasizes the importance of adopting the CIS benchmarks to achieve verified compliance with various frameworks, reduce the risk of security breaches, and leverage Microsoft Partner expertise for effective endpoint hardening. The document serves as a guide for organizations looking to secure their desktop environments against modern cyber threats.