Utilizing Security Templates to Secure a SharePoint Server
Windows Server contains built-in support for security templates, which can help to standardize security settings across servers and aid in their deployment. A security template is simply a text file formatted in such a way that specific security settings are applied uniformly. For example, the security template could force a server to lockdown Windows Firewall ports, or not attempt to use down-level (and less secure) methods of authentication across the network.
Application of a security template is straightforward and can be accomplished by applying a template directly to an OU, site, or domain via a Group Policy Object (GPO). Security templates can be enormously useful in making sure ...
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