The built-in Windows Security Benchmark is a compliance benchmark that evaluates the security configuration of Windows operating systems, including both physical and virtual servers and workstations. It provides a consistent baseline for assessing and comparing security related policies, audit controls, account settings, and system configuration. The benchmark automatically adapts to the role of each machine - workstation, server, or domain controller to ensure accurate and relevant compliance results across diverse Windows environments.


Display Name

Windows Security Benchmark


Unique Identifier

144bbd41-e624-4f5f-a627-49c8aea00365


Provider

CENTREL Solutions Ltd


Requirements

Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 or above


More Information

Information used by this benchmark is provided by the following pages:


Microsoft password policy guidelines


Microsoft account lockout policy guidelines


Microsoft security options guidelines


Microsoft audit policy recommendations "Stronger Recommendation"