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Context

XYZ Corporation, a global leader in financial technology solutions, faces stringent security requirements due to the sensitive nature of its operations. Ensuring the security of its server infrastructure is paramount to protecting customer data and maintaining regulatory compliance. XYZ Corporation has decided to implement a comprehensive OS hardening strategy using Ansible to automate the enforcement of security policies on both Linux and Windows servers. This project aims to ensure compliance with industry standards such as CIS (Center for Internet Security) benchmarks, thereby enhancing the overall security posture of the organization’s IT environment.

Objectives

• Create Ansible playbooks to enforce security hardening policies on Linux and Windows servers.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as CIS benchmarks.
• Automate the deployment of security configurations across the server fleet.
• Regularly audit and remediate non-compliant systems to maintain a high security standard.

Prerequisites

• Intermediate knowledge of Ansible and playbook development.
• Basic understanding of Linux and Windows server administration.
• Familiarity with CIS benchmarks and security hardening practices.
• Access to the company’s Ansible control node.
• Access to target Linux and Windows servers for deployment and testing.