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@article{170454,
        author = {Archana S and Harish Kumar N and Kavin Nandha M K and Keren R and Keerthi Raghavan K and Liyander Rishwanth L},
        title = {AUTOMATED CIS BENCHMARK AUDITING AND REMEDIATION TOOL:A WINDOWS SYSTEM SECURITY ASSESSMENT SOLUTION},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {7},
        pages = {256-263},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=170454},
        abstract = {This paper introduces an automated solution for auditing and remediating Windows and Linux system security configurations against Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks. By integrating customizable audit options, automated PowerShell-based and Bash-based scanning, interactive data visualization, detailed HTML reporting, and automated remediation capabilities, this tool simplifies security compliance processes and minimizes human intervention while increasing accuracy and consistency. Maintaining a robust cybersecurity posture is critical for organizations across various industries, yet achieving compliance with industry-standard benchmarks like the Center for Internet Security (CIS) guidelines poses significant challenges. Manual auditing processes are often time-consuming, error-prone, and resource-intensive, making them inefficient for large and complex IT environments. This project proposes an automated auditing solution tailored to CIS benchmarks, addressing the specific requirements of multiple operating systems, including Windows (Enterprise and Standalone versions of Windows 11) and Linux distributions such as Red Hat Enterprise (8 and 9) and Ubuntu (Desktop: 20.04 LTS, 22.04 LTS; Server: 12.04 LTS, 14.04 LTS).The solution leverages PowerShell for Windows and Bash/Python for Linux to implement reliable and accurate scripts that identify deviations from CIS best practices. Key features include a user-friendly GUI for streamlined operations and report generation, customization options to meet organizational needs, and scalability for auditing diverse IT environments. The software is designed for easy maintenance and updates, ensuring alignment with evolving CIS benchmarks. This automated approach significantly reduces the manual effort required, enhances accuracy, and improves the overall efficiency of compliance management.},
        keywords = {automated auditing, compliance management, configuration assessment, remediation process, security benchmarks},
        month = {December},
        }