Playbook

Top Ten Cybersecurity Misconfigurations

Misconfigurations of software and network systems can open the floodgates to cyber adversaries, leading to data breaches, operational disruptions, and compromised national security. The importance of addressing cybersecurity misconfigurations cannot be overstated.

This playbook highlights the top 10 cybersecurity misconfigurations encountered in government and private sector organizations, drawing upon insights from the National Security Agency (NSA) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

In this playbook, you’ll discover:

• In-depth analysis of each misconfiguration, including their real-world impacts
• Pragmatic mitigation strategies that can be employed to counteract each misconfiguration to fortify cybersecurity defenses
• A final quick guide that lists a series of cybersecurity recommendations common to all of the different misconfigurations