Microsoft Security Assessment Tool v.3.5 (2008-06)
The Microsoft Security Assessment Tool (MSAT) is a free tool designed to help organizations like yours assess weaknesses in your current IT security environment, reveal a prioritized list of issues, and help provide specific guidance to minimize those risks. MSAT is an easy, cost-effective way to begin strengthening the security of your computing environment and your busi-ness. Begin the process by taking a snapshot of your current security state, and then use MSAT to continuously monitor your infrastructure’s ability to respond to security threats.
At Microsoft, the security of our customers’ networks, business servers, end-user computers, mobile devices, and data assets are a top priority. We are committed to providing security tools like MSAT to help you improve the security state of your busi-ness.
MSAT is designed to help you identify and address security risks in your IT environment. The tool employs a holistic ap-proach to measuring your security posture and covers topics including people, process, and technology.
MSAT provides:
- Easy to use, comprehensive, and continuous security awareness
- A defense-in-depth framework with industry comparative analysis
- A defense-in-depth framework with industry comparative analysis
- Proven recommendations and prioritized activities to improve security
- Structured Microsoft and industry guidance
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