A tailored course, built for your situation
CIS Controls Mastery for Technical Founders in EU Fintech, Post-Launch Compliance Phase
Build audit-ready security foundations that scale with investor and regulator confidence
$199 one-time
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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
Technical founder and CEO in EU-regulated fintech who leads product and security direction, with hands-on software development roots and growing compliance demands
Who this is not for
Junior compliance staff, non-technical executives, or practitioners outside fintech or regulated tech
What you walk away with
- Map CIS Controls to live system configurations in under four days
- Produce auditor-ready control narratives with embedded evidence trails
- Anticipate and resolve control gaps before internal review cycles
- Own the vendor security assessment track from initiation to sign-off
- Build repeatable documentation sequences used across funding and audit cycles
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of CIS Controls in Regulated Fintech
Establish the core language of the CIS Controls within the context of EU regulatory expectations and technical founder leadership.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining the CIS Controls scope
- EU compliance integration points
- Technical founder decision authority
- Control ownership models
- Mapping to NIS2 alignment
- Security artifact lifecycle
- Evidence packaging standards
- Audit preparation rhythm
- Incident escalation paths
- Peer review integration
- Regulator communication norms
- Founder-led control governance
Module 2. Asset Inventory and Device Management
Implement precise, automated asset tracking aligned with CIS Control 1 and 2, tailored to scaling fintech environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Dynamic asset discovery patterns
- Cloud inventory tagging standards
- Orphaned resource detection
- End-user device classification
- Virtual machine tracking
- Container inventory methods
- Automated stale entry cleanup
- Ownership assignment workflows
- Decommissioning audit trails
- Third-party asset visibility
- Real-time reporting dashboards
- Integration with Jira and Azure
Module 3. Secure Configuration for Systems and Servers
Design and enforce hardened configurations across Linux, Windows, and cloud platforms using CIS benchmarks.
12 chapters in this module
- Baseline configuration templates
- CIS Benchmark adaptation process
- OS-specific hardening steps
- Cloud provider defaults override
- Configuration drift detection
- Automated remediation scripts
- Golden image maintenance
- Patch compliance timelines
- Secure boot enforcement
- Remote management controls
- Logging for config changes
- Audit-ready configuration reports
Module 4. Account Management and Access Control
Implement least privilege access and identity lifecycle controls per CIS Control 6 and 16.
12 chapters in this module
- User role taxonomy
- Privileged account tracking
- Access review cadence
- Just-in-time privilege models
- Service account governance
- Multi-factor enforcement policy
- Guest account restrictions
- Directory synchronization checks
- Session timeout standards
- Access revocation automation
- Emergency override protocols
- Access certification reporting
Module 5. Malware and Endpoint Protection
Deploy and validate endpoint detection controls aligned with CIS Control 7 across distributed teams.
12 chapters in this module
- EDR platform selection criteria
- Endpoint coverage verification
- Real-time scanning enforcement
- Malware signature update checks
- Phishing simulation integration
- Quarantine workflow design
- Command-and-control detection
- Sandboxing for unknown files
- Threat intel feed integration
- Incident response triggers
- Compromised host isolation
- Monthly validation testing
Module 6. Patch Management at Speed and Scale
Ensure timely patching of OS and application layers without disrupting fintech operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Vulnerability prioritization framework
- Critical system classification
- Patch window scheduling
- Automated deployment pipelines
- Zero-day response protocol
- Patch rollback procedures
- Third-party software tracking
- Cloud-native patch strategies
- Patch validation checks
- Out-of-band update governance
- Monthly compliance reporting
- Executive summary templates
Module 7. Firewall and Network Defense Configuration
Design and audit network segmentation and firewall rules per CIS Control 9 and 10.
12 chapters in this module
- Default-deny rule philosophy
- Port and protocol documentation
- Network segmentation design
- Firewall rule review cycle
- DMZ architecture standards
- Cloud security group audits
- Ingress-egress logging
- Rule conflict detection
- External access whitelisting
- Internal lateral movement limits
- Load balancer configuration
- Network encryption enforcement
Module 8. Log Management and Monitoring
Implement centralized logging and alerting per CIS Control 8 for rapid detection and response.
12 chapters in this module
- Log source inventory
- SIEM integration patterns
- Log retention compliance
- Event correlation rules
- Alert escalation paths
- Log integrity verification
- User behavior analytics setup
- Anomalous login detection
- Time synchronization standards
- Daily audit log review
- Incident timeline reconstruction
- Regulator-facing log extracts
Module 9. Boundary Defense and Network Monitoring
Strengthen perimeter and internal network controls to detect and block threats.
12 chapters in this module
- Network ingress filtering
- Egress traffic monitoring
- DNS query auditing
- Proxy gateway enforcement
- Split tunneling restrictions
- Encrypted traffic inspection
- DDoS mitigation planning
- Geofencing for access
- Network anomaly baselines
- Traffic volume alerting
- Darknet scanning integration
- Monthly boundary review
Module 10. Security Awareness and Phishing Defense
Implement ongoing training and behavioral monitoring to reduce human risk.
12 chapters in this module
- Phishing simulation frequency
- Click-rate benchmarking
- Role-specific training paths
- Gamified learning modules
- Security champion network
- Reporting mechanism design
- Tailgating prevention
- Social engineering drills
- Policy acknowledgment tracking
- Monthly security tips
- Incident self-reporting
- Executive phishing resilience
Module 11. Incident Response Planning
Develop and test a technical founder-led incident response process aligned with CIS Control 19.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident classification schema
- On-call rotation setup
- Communication tree design
- Evidence preservation steps
- Legal obligation tracking
- Regulator notification checklist
- Post-mortem facilitation
- Containment strategy library
- External forensics coordination
- Insurance claim triggers
- Public statement alignment
- Quarterly tabletop testing
Module 12. Supplier and Vendor Risk Oversight
Lead security assessments for third parties using CIS Controls as the audit backbone.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor risk tiering
- Pre-contract security review
- CIS Controls questionnaire design
- Evidence validation workflow
- On-site assessment planning
- Continuous monitoring integration
- Contractual obligation mapping
- Sub-processor oversight
- Financial due diligence linkage
- Exit strategy provisions
- Annual reassessment cycle
- Executive summary reporting
How this maps to your situation
- Post-launch compliance phase
- Technical founder leadership
- EU fintech regulatory context
- Investor and auditor scrutiny
Before vs. after
Before
Security controls are reactive, scattered across teams, and triggered by external pressure.
After
You lead with structured, auditable CIS Controls implementation that earns first-mover trust in M&A and regulatory contexts.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters total)
- 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 hours per module, designed for completion in 12 weeks with on-the-job application.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this is built specifically for technical founders in regulated fintech who must translate control frameworks into system-level execution without a dedicated compliance team.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Technical founders and CTOs in EU fintech who lead product and security decisions and need to demonstrate compliance maturity to investors, auditors, and regulators.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I use this for SOC 2 or ISO 27001?
Yes , the CIS Controls map directly to core requirements in both frameworks, and templates are provided for crosswalks.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion in 12 weeks with on-the-job application..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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