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title: Security Best Practices
slug: ps/help/en_us/ics/25x/vadep/security-best-practices
createdAt: 2026-09-21T05:29:32.773Z
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- Ensure BIOS/UEFI is enabled with Administrative password for every ISA Hardware Appliance. This ensures only authorized Admins can enter BIOS/UEFI settings.
- Ensure **Toggle password protection for the console** is ON for every appliance console access to prevent unauthorized access to Admin console.
- Ensure Secure Boot/vTPM features are always in Enabled state for BIOS/UEFI and VM settings.