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Workload security

Securing Microsoft workloads requires a comprehensive approach that addresses the operating system, applications, databases, and underlying infrastructure. This focus area explores how to implement security hardening, patch management, and protective measures across each component of your Microsoft environment on AWS, verifying that each layer contributes to an overall robust security posture.

MSFTSEC01: How do you secure your Microsoft workload, including its database, operating system, and underlying infrastructure?

It's important to harden Microsoft applications and their underlying components, including operating systems, databases, cloud services, and infrastructure. This hardening should be applied to Microsoft environments, both production and non-production, at levels appropriate to your organization's needs.