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1.1. Client Security

• Must Have Practices

  • Should have endpoint protection installed on all managed devices

  • MDM and/or GPO should be used to manage policies that ensure a secure client

  • End users should backup their data

    • Network admins should provide a means to store the backup data

    • Training should be provided to end users

  • Patching should be completed for the OS and any installed 3rd party applications

• Best Practices

  • Software Restriction Policies (Windows GPO)

  • Computer Configuration => Policies => Windows Settings => Security Settings =>Software Restriction Policies

• • No Local Admin rights for users

  • Use approved applications list through MDM for self-service software installations

  • Use drive encryption