A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering CIS Controls for Onboarding Success Partners
Operationalize security best practices across global teams with confidence and consistency
$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.
Most onboarding workflows fail to integrate baseline security standards early, leading to rework and inconsistent compliance posture.
The situation this course is for
Without a shared, actionable framework, onboarding success depends too much on tribal knowledge and ad hoc coordination. Teams spin up environments with misconfigurations, drift from policy, or miss control requirements, especially when scaling across regions. Practitioners spend cycles remediating issues that should have been prevented at intake.
Who this is for
Onboarding Success Partners who lead secure, compliant, and repeatable onboarding processes across complex, multi-unit environments.
Who this is not for
This course is not for IT support staff, helpdesk operators, or engineers focused solely on infrastructure setup without cross-functional coordination.
What you walk away with
- Standardized onboarding workflows aligned with CIS Controls v8
- Proactive identification of misconfigurations before deployment
- Consistent security baselines across regions and business units
- Faster client readiness with fewer audit findings
- Stronger cross-functional influence through documented control adoption
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to CIS Controls and Onboarding Integration
Understand how CIS Controls map to onboarding workflows and why early integration reduces downstream risk.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining CIS Controls scope
- Mapping controls to onboarding phases
- Security baseline expectations
- Compliance alignment rationale
- Risk reduction use cases
- Cross-unit coordination needs
- Client onboarding pain points
- Internal team rollout gaps
- Control implementation timing
- Change management triggers
- Audit readiness implications
- Reporting structure alignment
Module 2. CIS Control 1: Inventory and Control of Devices
Ensure all devices used during onboarding are authorized, tracked, and compliant from first access.
12 chapters in this module
- Device discovery protocols
- Hardware asset tracking
- Unauthorized device detection
- Guest device handling
- Remote device enrollment
- Device ownership assignment
- Asset database integration
- Decommissioning triggers
- Mobile device policies
- IoT device inclusion rules
- Break-glass access controls
- Device compliance reporting
Module 3. CIS Control 2: Inventory and Control of Software
Establish clear rules for software installed during onboarding to prevent unauthorized or risky applications.
12 chapters in this module
- Software approval workflows
- Application whitelisting basics
- Shadow IT identification
- SaaS application tracking
- License compliance checks
- Open source software policy
- Version control protocols
- Patch eligibility criteria
- Automated inventory scans
- User request escalation paths
- Approval delegation models
- Software audit preparation
Module 4. CIS Control 3: Data Protection
Embed data classification and handling rules into onboarding to ensure consistent protection from day one.
12 chapters in this module
- Data sensitivity levels
- Classification tagging methods
- Encryption requirements
- Data location policies
- Cross-border data flow rules
- Data retention schedules
- PII handling procedures
- DLP system integration
- User access validation
- Third-party data sharing
- Breach response triggers
- Audit trail requirements
Module 5. CIS Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets
Define and enforce secure configuration baselines for systems deployed during onboarding.
12 chapters in this module
- Configuration benchmark sources
- Hardening guide adoption
- Golden image standards
- Build automation checks
- Deviation detection rules
- Change approval workflows
- Template version control
- Environment parity checks
- Cloud instance hardening
- Server configuration audits
- Legacy system exceptions
- Remediation timelines
Module 6. CIS Control 5: Account Management
Streamline user provisioning with secure, auditable identity practices from the start.
12 chapters in this module
- User role definitions
- Provisioning request formats
- Manager approval steps
- Multi-factor enforcement
- Privileged account rules
- Temporary access policies
- Role-based access control
- Directory sync practices
- Termination workflows
- Access review frequency
- Orphaned account detection
- Audit log integration
Module 7. CIS Control 6: Access Control Management
Apply least privilege and role accuracy during onboarding to minimize access risk.
12 chapters in this module
- Principle of least privilege
- Role scoping techniques
- Access request justification
- Escalated privilege workflows
- Session timeout rules
- Location-based restrictions
- Time-bound access grants
- Separation of duties checks
- Review cycle automation
- Access revocation triggers
- Emergency access controls
- Audit trail completeness
Module 8. CIS Control 7: Continuous Vulnerability Management
Integrate automated scanning and remediation tracking into onboarding workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Vulnerability scan scheduling
- Severity classification rules
- Patch prioritization logic
- Automated reporting tools
- Remediation SLAs
- Exception handling process
- Third-party scan validation
- False positive review
- Asset tagging for risk
- Threat intelligence feeds
- Zero-day response triggers
- Escalation to security teams
Module 9. CIS Control 8: Audit Log Management
Ensure systems involved in onboarding generate and retain logs sufficient for investigation and compliance.
12 chapters in this module
- Log retention periods
- Centralized logging setup
- Event types to capture
- Log integrity verification
- Search and retrieval methods
- Retention policy enforcement
- Log access controls
- SIEM integration basics
- Timeline reconstruction
- Anomaly detection signals
- Forensic readiness
- Compliance reporting
Module 10. CIS Control 9: Email and Web Browser Protections
Secure core communication tools used during onboarding to prevent phishing and session hijacking.
12 chapters in this module
- Browser security settings
- Email filtering rules
- Phishing simulation frequency
- Link and attachment scanning
- Sender verification protocols
- Domain-based message authentication
- Browser extension policies
- Session security standards
- User training requirements
- Compromise detection
- Incident reporting path
- Recovery procedures
Module 11. CIS Control 10: Malware Defenses
Deploy and verify endpoint protection across all onboarding-related devices.
12 chapters in this module
- Antivirus software selection
- Definition update frequency
- Endpoint detection rules
- Behavioral monitoring setup
- Quarantine procedures
- Malware incident response
- False positive management
- Whitelisting exceptions
- System impact monitoring
- Incident escalation path
- Recovery validation
- Audit verification steps
Module 12. Course Integration and Implementation Planning
Build a tailored rollout plan to embed CIS Controls into your existing onboarding lifecycle.
12 chapters in this module
- Current state assessment
- Gap identification process
- Prioritization framework
- Stakeholder alignment
- Pilot program design
- Feedback collection methods
- Process documentation
- Training rollout steps
- KPI tracking setup
- Audit preparation
- Continuous improvement cycle
- Lessons learned capture
How this maps to your situation
- When onboarding new clients across regions
- Before rolling out new internal IT systems
- During quarterly compliance audits
- After a security control review
Before vs. after
Before
Onboarding outcomes vary by team and region, with inconsistent adherence to security and compliance baselines.
After
Consistent, secure onboarding workflows aligned with CIS Controls, reducing risk and increasing cross-functional trust.
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 hours per module, designed for flexible, self-paced learning.
If nothing changes
Continuing without standardized security integration increases exposure to configuration drift, compliance findings, and operational rework, especially as onboarding scales across regions and business lines.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic security awareness training, this course provides onboarding-specific implementation guidance for CIS Controls, with templates and workflows tailored to practitioners scaling secure operations across teams and regions.
Frequently asked
Is this course focused on technical implementation or strategic alignment?
It balances both, practical configuration guidance with strategic integration into onboarding lifecycles.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this to non-technical onboarding workflows?
Yes, framework principles apply to process, access, and compliance workflows beyond infrastructure.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for flexible, self-paced learning..
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