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Configuration Drift

Gradual deviation from secure system configurations over time. Configuration drift increases risk scores and attack surface, and proactive IT support with security monitoring and response helps keep baselines intact.

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Why this matters to Ohio SMBs

Configuration Drift directly impacts uptime, compliance, and customer trust for businesses across Dayton and the Midwest. Clear understanding of this term helps leadership make better investments and avoid costly downtime.

Related problems businesses face

  • Confusion around Configuration Drift causing stalled projects or poor vendor decisions.
  • Gaps in security or reliability because Configuration Drift is not implemented correctly.
  • Teams lacking a roadmap that ties Configuration Drift to budgets, compliance, and growth.

How MNI approaches it

We pair a vCIO-led roadmap with hands-on engineers to design, deploy, and manage Configuration Drift in your environment. That includes clear SLAs, executive-ready updates, and integrations with your existing stack.

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Share your current challenges and we'll tailor a plan that meets compliance, security, and uptime targets.

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Related terms

Shadow ITPrivileged Access Management (PAM)Attack SurfaceRisk ScoreBackup Immutability

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