CIS Controls
Eliminate More Risk With Fewer Actions Using CIS Controls Compliance
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Active Security Plan
CIS V8 IG2
Center for Internet Security
Implementation Group 2
Integrations
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N-able PSA
ConnectWise Manage
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What is CIS Controls?
The CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls) are a set of prioritized and prescriptive best practices designed to improve cybersecurity. Developed through a community consensus process involving thousands of cybersecurity experts worldwide, these controls provide a simplified, actionable approach to addressing the most critical security threats.
CIS Control 1
Inventory and Control of Enterprise Assets
CIS Control 2
Inventory and Control of Software Assets
CIS Control 3
Data Protection and Management
CIS Control 4
Secure Configuration of Assets & Software
Why it matters
Why CIS Controls Compliance
Adopting CIS Controls focuses your team on the activities proven to eliminate the most risk with the least effort.
- Reduce the most common attack vectors first
- Maps cleanly to NIST CSF, ISO 27001 and HIPAA
- Provides a measurable maturity model for stakeholders
Boost Organizational Confidence with CIS Controls Compliance
FortMesa helps you prove your cybersecurity credentials internationally by:
Map Business Processes
Establish security profiles that map to meet CIS Controls compliance.
Orchestrated Hardening
Choose a schedule to orchestrate system hardening over time.
Transparency Dashboard
Gain customer trust with a cyber transparency dashboard that generates always up-to-date documentation.
Grow Your Cyber Business
Win Client Trust
Use CIS Controls compliance to demonstrate your expertise and reliability.
Educate Clients
Show clients their current security status and guide them on necessary improvements.
Make Informed Investments
Help clients make smart cybersecurity investment decisions.
Partner Program
Simplify Cybersecurity Service Delivery
Join the FortMesa Partner Program and put a complete compliance practice behind your brand.
- Leverage industry standards and automate security planning.
- Access all-in-one solutions for compliance management.
- Build and enhance your cybersecurity services with FortMesa's support.
Cyber Compliance Resources
Featured for CIS Controls
CIS Controls v8 Guide
The all-in-one guide on identifying, preventing, and responding to cyber threats — ensuring a robust security posture.
What's new in CIS Controls V8.1?
Explore key updates in CIS Controls v8.1 for clearer, more practical cybersecurity management.
CIS Controls vs. NIST CSF: Which Framework Is Right for Your Organization?
Compare CIS Controls and NIST CSF to choose the best cybersecurity framework for your MSP.
Start Driving Your Security Roadmap
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