The CIS (Center for Internet Security) Level 1 Baseline for Windows 11 is a robust security standard that helps to reduce the attack surface and standardize controls for enterprise and SMB fleets. Nerdio has partnered with CIS to deliver these CIS-hardened policies, developed directly by their security experts. When implemented through Microsoft Intune, these settings provide a consistent, auditable way to enforce best practices across thousands of endpoints.

To help you get started, Nerdio has created a full breakdown and guide to CIS Level 1 Intune policies for Windows 11 (3.0.1). This guide includes:

• In-depth summaries of each policy, including purpose, highlights, and key settings
• Practical deployment notes to guide you through implementation
• Expected impact for end-users and help desks
• A full reference table for quick look-up

This resource is designed to be your blueprint for a secure, supportable, and well-documented Windows security posture.

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Are you feeling the squeeze of shrinking margins and growing customer expectations? It's a common challenge for managed service providers (MSPs). The key is to work smarter, not harder.

This new checklist from Nerdio is designed to help you do just that. It provides a practical self-assessment to help you identify where your business might be losing time, money, or opportunity across IT operations. This quick self-assessment covers high-impact categories based on MSP best practices and real-world data. Key areas include:

• Licensing & software: Do you know how many licenses for commercial software you actually use versus how many you pay for?
• Cloud optimization: Are you using auto-scaling to avoid overprovisioning during off-peak hours?
• User onboarding: Can you onboard a new user in under 10 minutes with minimal manual steps?
• Multi-tenant efficiency: Can you manage all clients from a single interface?
• Talent & scalability: Are engineers focused on strategic work instead of repetitive tasks?

A high number of "No" or "Unsure" responses may reveal where automation or better tooling can unlock cost savings, improve consistency, and free your team to focus on high-value work.

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