A Journey from Configuration Management to Security of IT Systems

Explore the evolution from Configuration Management to IT systems security in this 24-minute conference talk by Nicolas CHARLES. Delve into how Configuration Management has become a ubiquitous and solved problem, enabling system administrators and developers to excel in their roles. Discover how continuous configuration and compliance, key features of Configuration Management, serve as enablers for system hardening by security teams and contribute to an improved Security Posture. Learn about use cases that would be challenging without Configuration Management. Presented at CfgMgmtCamp in Ghent, this talk offers valuable insights into the intersection of Configuration Management and IT security practices.