CIS Controls
Implementation Group (IG1–IG3) prioritization, control mapping, and remediation planning that transforms security programs into measurable risk reduction initiatives.
Understanding CIS Controls
What Are CIS Controls
A prioritized set of cybersecurity best practices designed to help organizations defend against the most common cyber threats through practical, risk-based controls.
Who Needs It
Why It Matters
Where Most Organizations Get Stuck
No Security Baseline
Limited Security Resources
Unclear Priorities
Lack of Security Governance
Increasing Threat Exposure
The 5 Trust Services Criteria
Organizations implement controls based on their Implementation Group (IG) maturity level and business risk profile.
IG1 Foundation
Essential cyber hygiene controls suitable for most organizations.
IG2 Intermediate
Additional safeguards for organizations handling sensitive information.
IG3 Advanced
Enhanced protections for complex or high-risk environments.
Continuous Monitoring
Ongoing visibility into security posture and control effectiveness.
Control Validation
Verification that controls operate as intended.
Scope of Engagement
Security Assessment
Review current controls against CIS Control requirements.
Control Mapping
Map existing security controls to CIS Controls v8.
Gap Analysis Report
Detailed findings and prioritized remediation recommendations.
Risk Register
Documented risks with remediation priorities and ownership.
Remediation Planning
Practical roadmap for improving security maturity.
Executive Guidance
Leadership-focused recommendations and reporting.
What You Walk Away With
CIS Gap Assessment
Current-state review mapped against CIS Controls.
Control Matrix
Detailed mapping of implemented and missing controls.
Risk Register
Prioritized list of security risks and mitigation actions.
Remediation Roadmap
Step-by-step improvement plan aligned to business priorities.
Executive Summary
Leadership-ready overview of findings and recommendations.
Implementation Guidance
Practical recommendations for control deployment.
What Changes Once You're Certified
Reduce Cyber Risk
Improve Security Maturity
Prioritize Investments
Improve Governance
Strengthen Defenses
How We Get You Audit-Ready
Assessment
Evaluate current controls against CIS requirements.
Gap Analysis
Identify missing controls and security weaknesses.
Remediation Planning
Prioritize improvements based on risk and effort.
Validation
Confirm controls are implemented effectively.
Review
Measure progress and maturity improvements.
Executive Reporting
Deliver actionable findings to leadership.
Services that commonly pair with this engagement.
Risk Assessment
vCISO Services
Security Program Development
Penetration Testing
Questions About CIS Controls
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