A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering CIS Controls for Account Technical Leaders in Global Infrastructure
A step-by-step implementation system for securing high-velocity AI and cloud workloads across distributed environments.
$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.
Control mappings that stall during integration cycles and require last-minute fixes under audit pressure
The situation this course is for
Technical leaders are expected to deliver secure, compliant infrastructure rapidly, but too often, control implementations lag behind deployment timelines, creating rework, audit risk, and stakeholder friction. The gap isn't strategy; it's execution fidelity under pressure.
Who this is for
Senior technical leader in global infrastructure or cloud architecture, responsible for aligning security controls with deployment velocity across complex, multi-vendor environments.
Who this is not for
Junior administrators, pure compliance officers without technical deployment experience, or practitioners focused solely on on-prem legacy systems.
What you walk away with
- Deploy CIS Controls 1-3 within 4 hours of environment provisioning
- Produce audit-ready evidence packages without manual chasing
- Standardize control implementation across AI, cloud, and hybrid workloads
- Reduce integration rework by embedding controls into CI/CD pipelines
- Earn expanded discretion over security architecture in cross-functional deals
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of CIS Controls in High-Velocity Infrastructure
Establish a working knowledge of CIS Benchmark structure, versioning, and scoping rules tailored to cloud and AI workloads.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding the CIS Controls framework hierarchy and release cycle
- Differentiating between Level 1 and Level 2 security recommendations
- Mapping CIS Controls to NIST CSF and ISO 27001 for alignment
- Identifying control applicability for virtualized and containerized environments
- Leveraging CIS-CAT Pro for initial configuration assessment
- Integrating CIS Benchmarks into early-stage architecture design
- Version control and change tracking for CIS policy updates
- Documenting control exceptions with audit-grade justification
- Building stakeholder consensus on control prioritization
- Aligning CIS scope with cloud provider shared responsibility models
- Establishing baselines for Linux, Windows, and container hosts
- Scoping controls for serverless and managed service environments
Module 2. Automating Inventory and Device Management (Control 1)
Implement automated asset discovery and lifecycle tracking to maintain continuous compliance.
12 chapters in this module
- Configuring agent-based inventory collection for hybrid environments
- Integrating CMDB with cloud-native tagging strategies
- Enforcing automatic decommissioning of stale resources
- Mapping devices to business owners using automated workflows
- Validating inventory completeness against network scans
- Automating hardware and software lifecycle tracking
- Detecting unauthorized device connections in real time
- Maintaining accurate ownership records for audit purposes
- Generating time-series reports for asset turnover trends
- Synchronizing inventory data across on-prem and cloud systems
- Implementing automated quarantine for unknown devices
- Auditing inventory update frequency and coverage gaps
Module 3. Secure Configuration for Hardware and Software (Control 2)
Establish and enforce hardened baselines across operating systems and firmware.
12 chapters in this module
- Applying CIS-recommended settings to Linux and Windows systems
- Using configuration management tools to enforce baselines
- Hardening network device firmware and management interfaces
- Managing BIOS/UEFI settings at scale for endpoint security
- Automating software removal of unnecessary packages
- Implementing secure boot and trusted platform modules
- Validating configuration compliance across cloud images
- Integrating secure configuration into golden image pipelines
- Detecting and remediating configuration drift automatically
- Documenting deviations with risk-based justification
- Benchmarking configuration coverage across environments
- Updating baselines in response to new CIS versions
Module 4. Continuous Vulnerability Management (Control 3)
Deploy a proactive scanning and remediation workflow across all layers.
12 chapters in this module
- Scheduling automated vulnerability scans across hybrid infrastructure
- Integrating scan results into ticketing and workflow systems
- Prioritizing vulnerabilities using CVSS and business context
- Establishing SLAs for remediation based on risk tier
- Automating patch deployment for critical systems
- Validating patch success with post-remediation scans
- Managing exceptions with executive approval workflows
- Correlating findings across network, host, and application layers
- Tracking vulnerability trends over time for executive reporting
- Integrating container image scanning into CI/CD pipelines
- Assessing third-party software components for known flaws
- Benchmarking remediation velocity against industry standards
Module 5. Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges (Control 4)
Implement least privilege access and session monitoring for elevated accounts.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining administrative roles using principle of least privilege
- Implementing just-in-time access for privileged accounts
- Enforcing multi-factor authentication for admin sessions
- Monitoring and logging privileged command execution
- Integrating PAM solutions with identity providers
- Automating privilege elevation requests and approvals
- Rotating administrative credentials on a scheduled basis
- Detecting anomalous behavior in privileged sessions
- Auditing access grants and revocation events
- Mapping privileged accounts to individual owners
- Implementing time-bound access for third-party vendors
- Generating compliance reports for access reviews
Module 6. Secure Authentication and Management of Accounts (Control 5)
Enforce strong identity lifecycle and access control policies.
12 chapters in this module
- Implementing centralized identity management for hybrid environments
- Enforcing multi-factor authentication across all systems
- Automating user provisioning and deprovisioning workflows
- Establishing password policies aligned with CIS guidance
- Managing service account lifecycle and rotation
- Auditing account activity for suspicious behavior
- Detecting and disabling inactive accounts automatically
- Integrating identity sources across cloud and on-prem systems
- Implementing role-based access controls at scale
- Validating account permissions during access reviews
- Enforcing session timeouts and re-authentication
- Documenting account management procedures for audits
Module 7. Wireless Network Security (Control 7)
Secure wireless access points and client connections.
12 chapters in this module
- Enforcing WPA3 encryption across all wireless networks
- Segmenting guest and corporate wireless traffic
- Disabling legacy wireless protocols and hardware
- Implementing 802.1X authentication for wireless access
- Monitoring for rogue access points and ad hoc networks
- Validating wireless client compliance with security policies
- Integrating wireless logs into SIEM systems
- Conducting regular wireless penetration testing
- Managing firmware updates for wireless infrastructure
- Documenting wireless network architecture for audits
- Enforcing certificate-based authentication for clients
- Auditing wireless access logs for anomalies
Module 8. Data Protection and Encryption (Control 14)
Ensure encryption of sensitive data at rest and in transit.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying sensitive data locations across infrastructure
- Implementing encryption for databases and file stores
- Enforcing TLS 1.2+ for all network communications
- Managing encryption keys using centralized solutions
- Validating encryption status across cloud storage services
- Integrating DLP tools with data classification workflows
- Auditing access to encrypted data repositories
- Implementing secure data transfer protocols
- Documenting encryption policies for compliance
- Testing recovery of encrypted data backups
- Benchmarking encryption coverage across environments
- Integrating encryption checks into deployment pipelines
Module 9. Boundary Defense and Network Segmentation (Control 9)
Design and enforce network segmentation and perimeter controls.
12 chapters in this module
- Implementing firewall rules based on CIS recommendations
- Designing segmented network zones for workload isolation
- Enforcing egress filtering for outbound traffic
- Implementing intrusion prevention systems at key boundaries
- Monitoring network flows for anomalous patterns
- Validating segmentation effectiveness through testing
- Integrating network security with cloud VPC configurations
- Documenting network architecture for audit readiness
- Automating firewall rule reviews and cleanup
- Applying zero trust principles to network design
- Detecting lateral movement attempts in real time
- Generating network compliance reports for stakeholders
Module 10. Malware Defense and Endpoint Protection (Control 8)
Deploy and manage anti-malware solutions across endpoints.
12 chapters in this module
- Installing and configuring anti-malware agents on all endpoints
- Enabling behavior-based detection and blocking
- Integrating EDR solutions with SIEM platforms
- Automating signature and engine updates
- Conducting regular malware scanning schedules
- Validating protection coverage across device types
- Responding to malware alerts with incident workflows
- Quarantining infected systems automatically
- Analyzing malware artifacts for threat intelligence
- Auditing anti-malware policy compliance
- Benchmarking detection rates against industry standards
- Integrating anti-malware logs into centralized monitoring
Module 11. Security Monitoring and Alerting (Control 6)
Establish centralized logging and real-time alerting.
12 chapters in this module
- Collecting logs from all critical systems and devices
- Normalizing log data for correlation and analysis
- Implementing SIEM rules based on CIS detection guidance
- Setting up real-time alerts for suspicious activity
- Validating log retention meets compliance requirements
- Integrating cloud-native logging with on-prem systems
- Conducting regular log review and tuning exercises
- Automating alert triage and escalation workflows
- Documenting monitoring coverage for audits
- Benchmarking mean time to detect and respond
- Integrating threat intelligence feeds into monitoring
- Generating executive reports on security events
Module 12. Incident Response and Playbook Execution
Operationalize response to security events using CIS-aligned procedures.
12 chapters in this module
- Establishing incident response roles and responsibilities
- Documenting response procedures for common attack types
- Integrating response playbooks with orchestration tools
- Conducting tabletop exercises for team readiness
- Validating communication workflows during incidents
- Preserving evidence for forensic analysis
- Coordinating with legal and PR teams when required
- Reporting incidents to regulators as needed
- Conducting post-incident reviews and improvements
- Updating playbooks based on new threat intelligence
- Automating containment and eradication steps
- Measuring response effectiveness with KPIs
How this maps to your situation
- Control implementation in global infrastructure deals
- Security alignment in cross-vendor AI deployments
- Audit-ready evidence package delivery
- Technical leadership in hybrid cloud environments
Before vs. after
Before
Spending weeks adapting CIS Controls to complex infrastructure projects, often under audit pressure and last-minute review cycles.
After
Deploying compliant, evidence-ready configurations in hours, with standardized templates and automated validation workflows.
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: 90 minutes of focused reading and implementation planning, designed for completion over a single weekend.
If nothing changes
Without a structured approach, control implementation remains reactive, leading to rework, audit findings, and missed opportunities to lead security strategy in high-impact deals.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic CIS training, this course is tailored to technical leaders managing global infrastructure deployments, with concrete templates and automation workflows used in real-world AI and cloud projects.
Frequently asked
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this course relevant for cloud and hybrid environments?
Yes, every module includes implementation guidance for AWS, Azure, GCP, and on-prem systems.
$199 one-time. 90 minutes of focused reading and implementation planning, designed for completion over a single weekend..
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·
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