Playbooks Settings

Playbooks Settings provides access to security benchmarks and compliance playbooks, including CIS (Center for Internet Security) benchmarks that guide security configurations.

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Accessing Playbooks Settings

1. Click Settings in the sidebar
2. Select Compliance from the settings navigation
3. Open the Playbooks tab

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Playbooks Overview

The Playbooks page displays all available security benchmarks and guides.

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Playbook Information

Each playbook shows:

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CIS Benchmarks

MSPortal includes CIS benchmarks for:

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Using CIS Benchmarks

CIS benchmarks provide:

• Security recommendations - Best practice configurations
• Implementation guidance - Step-by-step instructions
• Audit procedures - How to verify compliance
• Remediation steps - Fixing non-compliant settings

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Managing Playbooks

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Viewing Playbook Details

1. Click on any playbook to open its details
2. Review the list of controls and recommendations
3. See implementation guidance for each control

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Enabling/Disabling Playbooks

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Playbook Controls

Each playbook contains multiple controls:

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Control Levels

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Control Details

Each control includes:

• Title - What the control addresses
• Rationale - Why this control matters
• Audit - How to check current status
• Remediation - Steps to implement the control
• Impact - Potential effects on users

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Integration with Compliance

Playbooks connect to the Compliance module:

• Automatic mapping - Controls link to compliance checks
• Progress tracking - See implementation status
• Reporting - Include in compliance reports

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Best Practices

• Start with Level 1 - Implement basic controls first
• Prioritize by risk - Focus on high-impact controls
• Document exceptions - Record why controls are skipped
• Regular review - Update as new benchmark versions release

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Related Resources

• Compliance Module - Compliance tracking
• Compliance Checks - Check configuration
• Adding CIS Benchmarks - Benchmark setup