This guide focuses on reducing system attack surface by identifying and disabling unnecessary services across IT platforms. It explains how default services increase risk and aligns recommendations with CIS, NIST, and NERC CIP standards. Readers learn how to baseline, monitor, and harden services using tools like PowerShell and automated solutions. The guide emphasizes continuous change tracking and configuration management to detect unauthorized modifications. By minimizing active services and enforcing hardened configurations, organizations can significantly reduce exposure to exploits and improve overall system security.

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