The CIS benchmarks are designed to provide consensus-based, best practice standards for security configurations. These are aimed at achieving a balance between providing security and not hindering business functionality. They do not involve deployment of security solutions such as IDS nor are they used specifically for asset discovery or vulnerability exploit. CIS benchmarks' primary purpose is to provide guidance on system configuration that mitigates the risk of cyber threats while supporting operational performance.
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