CIS Controls
Prioritized, practical safeguards for defending against the most common attacks.
Overview
The CIS Controls provide a prioritized set of 18 safeguards, organized into three Implementation Groups (IG1-IG3) based on organizational size and risk profile, designed to be immediately actionable rather than purely aspirational. They map cleanly to most other frameworks, making them a practical starting point for organizations building a security program from scratch.
Key Requirements
- Asset inventory (hardware and software)
- Vulnerability and patch management processes
- Access control management and audit logging
- Security awareness and incident response capability
Who Needs This
- • Small and mid-sized organizations building a first formal security program
- • Organizations seeking a practical, implementation-focused control set
- • Teams needing to prioritize limited security budget effectively
Typical Timeline
6-8 weeks for an IG1 baseline assessment and roadmap
Our Approach
Implementation Group (IG1-IG3) scoping based on organizational risk profile
Gap assessment against the 18 CIS Controls
Prioritized safeguard implementation roadmap
Ongoing maturity tracking and reassessment
Ready to pursue CIS Controls readiness?
Talk to our GRC advisory team about a scoped gap assessment for your organization.