You want to standardize security throughout your network. You primarily use Microsoft operating
systems for servers and workstations. What is the best way to have standardized security (i.e. same
password policies, lockout policies, etc.) throughout the network on clients and servers?

A.
Publish the desired policies to all employees directing them to implement according to policy.

B.
Configure each computer to adhere to the standard policies.

C.
When installing new workstations or servers, image a machine that has proper security settings
and install the new machine with that image.

D.
Utilize Windows Security Templates for all computers.

Explanation:
Windows templates are a method for setting security policies in a template, then applying that
template to multiple computers.

Answer C is incorrect. This would only work for new computers and will not help you with existing
computers on your network.

Answer A is incorrect. Asking employees to implement security policies will usually result in an
uneven application of the policies.
Some employees will get them properly implemented, some won’t.

Answer B is incorrect. While this would work, it would be very labor intensive and is not the
recommended method.