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AEM Security Checklist
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AEM Security Checklist

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Identify the AEM instance and version
2
Review all administrative accounts
3
Update administrator passwords
4
Check for the latest patches and updates
5
Implement multi-factor authentication
6
Approval: Check for secure communication protocols in use
7
Perform vulnerability scanning
8
Review AEM error logs for security incidents
9
Approval: Validate AEM permissions matrix
10
Evaluate the use of encryption for sensitive data
11
Check for any unused or inactive services
12
Limit number of logins and password changes
13
Approval: Audit system architecture for security design
14
Perform security audit of third-party integrations
15
Monitor traffic for suspicious activity
16
Approval: Cross-site Scripting prevention settings
17
Configure AEM auditing and logging measures
18
Monitor for changes to major configuration files
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Approval: Review result of Pentest on AEM instance