Security misconfiguration occurs when options are defined in a way that doesn’t maximize security. Most of the time, services are deployed with default settings, which makes it an easy target for attackers. Security misconfiguration includes default account settings, unencrypted files, unpatched web application and cloud systems, insufficient firewall protection, and much more. Take unnecessary features vulnerability, when you have services that are enabled but aren’t using or planning to use at all. This allows more vulnerability that has be to monitored and leaves more room for attack.
To prevent security misconfigurations, one should take several proactive steps like proper software management, conducting frequent audits, building segmented architecture, avoiding unused features, and adopting hardening processes.