CIS Security Framework Resources

Tools and Guides

Main Center for Internet Security (CIS) Site

Home page for CIS

CIS Controls Version 8.1

Newest version of CIS Controls released 6/25/2024

CIS Reasonable Cybersecurity Guide

CIS guidance for what constitutes a reasonable approach to cybersecurity that accounts for various organization sizes and budgets.

CIS Controls Accreditation Program

Become an accredited partner to perform CIS Assessment for clients (requires CREST certification)

Senteon CIS Webinar Series

Comprehensive Webinar series that digs deep into CIS Controls, Safeguards, and Benchmarks

The CyberCast

18-Episode podcast that does a deep dive into each control of CIS v8. Controls

Controls Assessment Specification

Deep dive into assessment process for each safeguard

CIS CSAT Tool

On-line Self-Assessment and progress tracking tool. Create a free account

CIS Benchmarks

Product specific configuration guidelines for hundreds of products

CIS CAT Tools

Tool to compare current configuration of devices against CIS Controls

CIS Workbench

Create an account to participate in communities and download policy templates

NIST CSF Policy Template Guide

Based on NIST CSF 1.0 Framework