baseline management

Baseline management on Windows focuses on establishing and maintaining a consistent security posture across devices. Discussions cover Microsoft's Windows Baseline Security Mode (BSM) in Windows 11, which enforces secure-by-default settings and limits execution to verified binaries. Related topics include user consent prompts for sensitive resources, Group Policy configurations, and compliance with enterprise security baselines. Administrators often seek guidance on deploying baseline policies via Intune or local group policy to reduce attack surfaces while balancing usability. The tag also touches on auditing existing configurations against recommended baselines from Microsoft or industry standards like CIS.