The Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls (CSC) form a general security framework. This framework makes it possible to perform a CIS Gap & Risk Assessment for your organization. The CIS can help your organization build, mature, or grow its security program. Its requirements apply to any organization, regardless of size or industry. Three versions of the CIS are known as Implementation Groups (IGs). IG1 is more basic (56 safeguards), IG2 is moderate/moderate-high (130 safeguards), and IG3 is complex (153 safeguards). We’ll help you determine the best IG to start with and then a plan to achieve the higher IGs appropriate for your organization.
CIS Version 8 seeks to address 18 control groups, and our assessment will cover each of these relevant to the IG level:
1. Inventory and Control of Enterprise Assets
2. Inventory and Control of Software Assets
3. Data Protection
4. Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software
5. Account Management
6. Access Control Management
7. Continuous Vulnerability Management
8. Audit Log Management
9. Email and Web Browser Protections
10. Malware Defenses
11. Data Recovery
12. Network Infrastructure Management
13. Network Monitoring and Defense
14. Security Awareness and Skills Training
15. Service Provider Management
16. Application Software Security
17. Incident Response Management
18. Penetration Testing
► Assess 56-153 safeguards depending on the IG level
► Analyze security gaps, risks, and maturity levels
► Report of findings and recommendations