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More accurate control implementation with CIS Controls

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A tailored course, built for your situation

More accurate control implementation with CIS Controls

Build once, validate faster, ship with confidence

$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning 30-day money-back guarantee Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Spending too many cycles revising control implementations due to misalignment or incomplete mappings

The situation this course is for

Teams waste weeks reworking control mappings because initial outputs lack precision. This leads to delayed audits, compounding technical debt, and downstream friction in compliance reporting. The cost isn't just time, it's credibility in cross-functional reviews.

Who this is for

Software Engineer or Security Practitioner implementing baseline controls in complex environments

Who this is not for

Entry-level auditors or consultants without hands-on implementation experience

What you walk away with

  • Produce CIS Controls mappings that pass internal review without revision
  • Ship complete, defensible control documentation in half the typical review cycles
  • Reference proven implementation patterns instead of starting from scratch
  • Reduce dependency on senior reviewers for standard control validations
  • Build repeatable templates that hold up across environments and teams

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. CIS Controls v8 overview
Understand the structure and intent behind CIS Controls version 8 with emphasis on implementation context.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Control families and tiers
  2. Mapping to NIST CSF
  3. Key changes from v7
  4. Implementation groups explained
  5. Prioritization by environment
  6. Role-based deployment
  7. Integration with DevOps
  8. Logging and monitoring alignment
  9. Cloud-specific mappings
  10. On-prem exceptions
  11. Third-party tool alignment
  12. Common misinterpretations
Module 2. Inventory and control precision
Achieve first-time accuracy in asset and configuration tracking.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Complete hardware inventory
  2. Software inventory automation
  3. Network port control
  4. Asset ownership assignment
  5. Cloud instance tracking
  6. Virtualization controls
  7. Container visibility
  8. Serverless footprint
  9. Shadow IT detection
  10. Asset classification schema
  11. Lifecycle tracking
  12. Decommissioning verification
Module 3. Secure configuration baselines
Implement configurations that meet CIS benchmarks without drift.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Default deny approach
  2. OS hardening sequences
  3. Endpoint protection alignment
  4. Server configuration templates
  5. Browser security settings
  6. Mobile device policies
  7. Serverless security defaults
  8. Immutable infrastructure patterns
  9. Golden image maintenance
  10. Configuration drift detection
  11. Patch cadence alignment
  12. Change management triggers
Module 4. Continuous vulnerability management
Operationalize scanning and remediation with predictable outcomes.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Scan frequency planning
  2. Prioritization by exploitability
  3. Automated ticket routing
  4. Remediation SLAs
  5. False positive reduction
  6. Third-party library tracking
  7. Container scanning integration
  8. Zero-day response paths
  9. CVSS scoring application
  10. Risk acceptance documentation
  11. Patch validation steps
  12. Rollback procedures
Module 5. Controlled use of administrative privileges
Design privilege models that scale securely.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Just-in-time access
  2. Role-based privilege tiers
  3. Session monitoring
  4. Break-glass accounts
  5. Privileged access management
  6. Elevation logging
  7. Password vaulting
  8. Time-limited authorizations
  9. Peer approval workflows
  10. Audit trail completeness
  11. Access revocation
  12. Emergency override policy
Module 6. Secure authentication and identity
Implement authentication that resists compromise and scales reliably.
12 chapters in this module
  1. MFA enforcement
  2. Passwordless options
  3. SSO integration
  4. Identity provider hardening
  5. Account lifecycle sync
  6. Service account controls
  7. API key management
  8. Certificate-based auth
  9. Biometric validation
  10. Identity federation
  11. Access review automation
  12. Credential expiration
Module 7. Malware defense efficiency
Stop threats without introducing system drag.
12 chapters in this module
  1. EDR deployment patterns
  2. Signature vs behavior detection
  3. Quarantine workflows
  4. Threat intelligence integration
  5. Sandboxing use cases
  6. Ransomware response
  7. Phishing simulation
  8. Email attachment inspection
  9. Browser isolation
  10. Zero-day exploit blocking
  11. User reporting paths
  12. False positive tuning
Module 8. Data protection at scale
Ensure critical data is mapped and protected from first implementation.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Data classification schema
  2. DLP policy design
  3. Encryption in transit
  4. Encryption at rest
  5. Data retention rules
  6. Backup integrity
  7. Access logging
  8. Data loss prevention
  9. PII discovery
  10. Regulatory alignment
  11. Data residency
  12. Cross-border transfer
Module 9. Logging and visibility accuracy
Build logging that supports real-time detection and clean audit trails.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Log retention duration
  2. Centralized collection
  3. Normalization schema
  4. Retention compliance
  5. Query optimization
  6. Incident reconstruction
  7. Log integrity
  8. Tamper protection
  9. Audit-ready formatting
  10. Cross-system correlation
  11. Retention automation
  12. Log source validation
Module 10. Network segmentation effectiveness
Design segments that contain threats without disrupting workflows.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Zone boundary definition
  2. East-west traffic control
  3. Microsegmentation use cases
  4. DMZ architecture
  5. Zero-trust alignment
  6. Firewall rule hygiene
  7. Port closure workflows
  8. Traffic baseline creation
  9. Anomaly detection
  10. Segment testing
  11. Cloud VPC design
  12. Hybrid network mapping
Module 11. Phishing resilience
Strengthen human and technical defenses together.
12 chapters in this module
  1. User training cadence
  2. Simulated attack design
  3. Click reporting
  4. Email header validation
  5. DMARC enforcement
  6. Suspicious link handling
  7. Social engineering defense
  8. Credential monitoring
  9. Domain squatting awareness
  10. Brand protection
  11. User feedback loops
  12. Incident follow-up
Module 12. Implementation playbook integration
Operationalize learning into repeatable workflows.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Template customization
  2. Team onboarding
  3. Review cycle reduction
  4. Audit preparation
  5. Cross-functional alignment
  6. Stakeholder communication
  7. Version control
  8. Change adaptation
  9. Feedback incorporation
  10. Lessons documented
  11. Scaling patterns
  12. Continuous improvement

How this maps to your situation

  • Implementing baseline security controls
  • Responding to internal audits
  • Reducing revision cycles in documentation
  • Scaling secure configurations across teams

Before vs. after

Before
Control implementations require multiple rounds of revision and lack consistency across teams
After
First-time control outputs are accurate, defensible, and audit-ready

What's included with your purchase

  • 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
  • Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

Delivery and format

  • Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access

Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Time investment: 6-8 hours total, self-paced with just-in-time access to modules

If nothing changes
Continuing with inconsistent control implementation leads to recurring audit findings, extended validation cycles, and diminished influence in security discussions.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic compliance courses, this program focuses on first-time accuracy in CIS Controls implementation, delivering polished, defensible outputs that reduce rework and accelerate validation.

Frequently asked

Will this course help me pass an audit?
Yes, by teaching you how to produce accurate, complete, and defensible control documentation the first time.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is prior experience with CIS Controls required?
No, this course builds from foundational knowledge but delivers value to practitioners already in implementation roles.
$199 one-time. 6-8 hours total, self-paced with just-in-time access to modules.

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours
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