A tailored course, built for your situation
Deeper command of the CIS Controls implementation roadmap
Master the control framework behind resilient data systems
$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.
Who this is for
Data Engineer at IBM working on system resilience and compliance-adjacent data infrastructure
Who this is not for
This is not for compliance auditors or policy generalists. It’s for hands-on engineers who build and secure data systems and need to implement CIS Controls with precision.
What you walk away with
- Confidently map CIS Controls to data pipeline and storage layer configurations
- Deploy control-compliant data architectures using proven, reusable patterns
- Anticipate auditor questions with source-backed control implementation examples
- Reduce rework by aligning control mappings with engineering timelines
- Become the go-to engineer for control implementation across data projects
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. CIS Controls overview and control tiering
Understand the structure and prioritization of CIS Controls across environments. Learn how Tier 1 and Tier 2 controls apply to data engineering workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- c1
- c2
- c3
- c4
- c5
- c6
- c7
- c8
- c9
- c10
- c11
- c12
Module 2. Control mapping to data systems
Translate controls into specific data layer configurations for storage, pipelines, and access layers. Use real-world examples from hybrid environments.
12 chapters in this module
- c1
- c2
- c3
- c4
- c5
- c6
- c7
- c8
- c9
- c10
- c11
- c12
Module 3. Automating control validation in CI CD
Integrate control checks into deployment pipelines using policy-as-code tools and validation scripts.
12 chapters in this module
- c1
- c2
- c3
- c4
- c5
- c6
- c7
- c8
- c9
- c10
- c11
- c12
Module 4. Inventory and asset management for data assets
Apply CIS Control 1 to data systems with structured asset tagging, lineage tracking, and lifecycle rules.
12 chapters in this module
- c1
- c2
- c3
- c4
- c5
- c6
- c7
- c8
- c9
- c10
- c11
- c12
Module 5. Secure configuration for data platforms
Implement CIS Control 2 using hardened templates for databases, warehouses, and processing engines.
12 chapters in this module
- c1
- c2
- c3
- c4
- c5
- c6
- c7
- c8
- c9
- c10
- c11
- c12
Module 6. Access control integration across data roles
Enforce least privilege and role-based access using control-aligned policies in data environments.
12 chapters in this module
- c1
- c2
- c3
- c4
- c5
- c6
- c7
- c8
- c9
- c10
- c11
- c12
Module 7. Logging and monitoring for control compliance
Set up audit trails that satisfy CIS Control requirements and support fast incident response.
12 chapters in this module
- c1
- c2
- c3
- c4
- c5
- c6
- c7
- c8
- c9
- c10
- c11
- c12
Module 8. Vulnerability management in data infrastructure
Apply CIS Control 4 to patch cadence, scanning, and prioritization in data systems.
12 chapters in this module
- c1
- c2
- c3
- c4
- c5
- c6
- c7
- c8
- c9
- c10
- c11
- c12
Module 9. Audit process preparation and response
Compile evidence packages and narrative summaries that align with CIS Controls for faster validation.
12 chapters in this module
- c1
- c2
- c3
- c4
- c5
- c6
- c7
- c8
- c9
- c10
- c11
- c12
Module 10. Change control integration
Embed control compliance into change management workflows for data infrastructure.
12 chapters in this module
- c1
- c2
- c3
- c4
- c5
- c6
- c7
- c8
- c9
- c10
- c11
- c12
Module 11. Third party risk control application
Extend CIS Controls to vendor managed data services and integrations.
12 chapters in this module
- c1
- c2
- c3
- c4
- c5
- c6
- c7
- c8
- c9
- c10
- c11
- c12
Module 12. Continuous improvement of control mappings
Refine control implementation based on audits, incidents, and system changes.
12 chapters in this module
- c1
- c2
- c3
- c4
- c5
- c6
- c7
- c8
- c9
- c10
- c11
- c12
How this maps to your situation
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Before vs. after
Before
Generic control mappings that require rework during audit cycles
After
Precise, reusable control implementations that pass review on first submission
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: Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed to align with real-world implementation cycles.
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Frequently asked
Is this course focused on policy or implementation?
This course is built for implementers. It focuses on turning CIS Controls into deployable configurations, not writing policy documents.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does this cover hybrid environments?
Yes. Examples and templates are designed for hybrid data systems, including on-prem and cloud components.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed to align with real-world implementation cycles..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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