System requirements
Before you install SCE for Windows, ensure that it meets your organization’s requirements.
SCE for Windows supports the following operating systems and Center for Internet Security (CIS) Benchmarks.
| Operating system | Framework | Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2022 | CIS Benchmarks v2.0.0 | Member Server, Level 1 |
| Windows Server 2019 | CIS Benchmarks v2.0.0 | Member Server, Level 1 |
| Windows Server 2016 | CIS Benchmarks v2.0.0 | Member Server, Level 1 |
| Windows 10 Enterprise | CIS Benchmarks v2.0.0 | Corporate Enterprise, Level 1 |
The
domain_controller profile is not supported for any CIS
controls.SCE uses Desired State Configuration (DSC)
modules and the
validation_mode parameter to ensure that
resources do not remain in a "flapping" state. For more information, see securitypolicydsc.