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CIS 18 CONTROLS ASSESSMENT

Navigating Modern Security Challenges with Precision

CIS Controls offers a practical framework for all organizations in an era where cloud computing, remote work, and virtualization redefine network boundaries. These 18 Controls, updated for contemporary security challenges, provide a strategic approach to enhance cybersecurity defense mechanisms.

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CIS 18 CONTROLS ASSESSMENT

Navigating Modern Security Challenges with Precision

CIS Controls offers a practical framework for all organizations in an era where cloud computing, remote work, and virtualization redefine network boundaries. These 18 Controls, updated for contemporary security challenges, provide a strategic approach to enhance cybersecurity defense mechanisms.

Boosting Security with CIS Controls v8

The CIS Controls emerge as a pivotal framework for cybersecurity. This latest iteration responds to modern shifts in technology—including increased cloud computing and remote working—as well as evolving cybersecurity threats. At Prescient Security, we utilize CIS Controls v8 to provide a strategic and updated approach to cybersecurity, aligning with current best practices and technological advancements.

Updated Framework for Comprehensive Security

CIS Controls v8 has been streamlined to 18 top-level controls, focusing on activity-based organization rather than device management. This task-based approach acknowledges the borderless nature of current networks, making cybersecurity more adaptable and relevant. 

The controls span 153 safeguards across three implementation groups (IGs), tailored to various organizational security needs:

  • IG1: Basic Cyber Hygiene Foundational cyber defense safeguards.
  • IG2: Enhanced Security Additional safeguards for regulated businesses.
  • IG3: Advanced Defense Comprehensive protections for high-risk organizations.

Updated Framework for Comprehensive Security

CIS Controls v8 has been streamlined to 18 top-level controls, focusing on activity-based organization rather than device management. This task-based approach acknowledges the borderless nature of current networks, making cybersecurity more adaptable and relevant. 

The controls span 153 safeguards across three implementation groups (IGs), tailored to various organizational security needs:

  • IG1: Basic Cyber Hygiene - Foundational cyber defense safeguards.
  • IG2: Enhanced Security - Additional safeguards for regulated businesses.
  • IG3: Advanced Defense - Comprehensive protections for high-risk organizations.

Detailed Overview of CIS Controls v8

CIS Controls v8 has been streamlined to 18 controls, organized by activity alignED with modern security practices. This organization helps businesses manage their security efforts more intuitively across various domains:

  • Inventory and Control of Enterprise Assets
  • Inventory and Control of Software Assets
  • Data Protection
  • Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software
  • Account Management
  • Access Control Management
  • Continuous Vulnerability Management
  • Audit Log Management
  • Email and Web Browser Protections
  • Malware Defenses
  • Data Recovery
  • Network and Infrastructure Management
  • Network Monitoring and Defense
  • Security Awareness and Skills Training
  • Service Provider Management
  • Application Software Security
  • Incident Response Management
  • Penetration Testing

Each control is comprises many safeguards, increasing in complexity and depth as you move from IG1 to IG3.

Detailed Overview of CIS Controls v8

CIS Controls v8 has been streamlined to 18 controls, organized by activity alignED with modern security practices. This organization helps businesses manage their security efforts more intuitively across various domains:

  • Inventory and Control of Enterprise Assets
  • Inventory and Control of Software Assets
  • Data Protection
  • Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software
  • Account Management
  • Access Control Management
  • Continuous Vulnerability Management
  • Audit Log Management
  • Email and Web Browser Protections
  • Malware Defenses
  • Data Recovery
  • Network and Infrastructure Management
  • Network Monitoring and Defense
  • Security Awareness and Skills Training
  • Service Provider Management
  • Application Software Security
  • Incident Response Management
  • Penetration Testing

Each control is comprises many safeguards, increasing in complexity and depth as you move from IG1 to IG3.

The Prescient Security Edge

Why Choose Prescient Security for CIS 18 Controls Assessment?

Opting for Prescient Security's CIS 18 Controls Assessment means partnering with a leader in adapting cybersecurity to the contemporary digital ecosystem. We excel in translating the comprehensive framework of CIS Controls into practical, actionable strategies. Our focus is on compliance and enhancing overall cyber resilience, ensuring that you are equipped to handle evolving threats with confidence.

The Prescient Security Edge

Why Choose Prescient Security for CIS 18 Controls Assessment?

Opting for Prescient Security's CIS 18 Controls Assessment means partnering with a leader in adapting cybersecurity to the contemporary digital ecosystem. We excel in translating the comprehensive framework of CIS Controls v8 into practical, actionable strategies. Our focus is not just on compliance, but on enhancing overall cyber resilience, ensuring that you are equipped to handle evolving threats with confidence.

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