A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering CIS Controls for Principal Software Engineers in DevInfra
Build defensible security architecture with structured implementation blueprints
$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.
Your foundational security work is effective but operating below executive sightlines
The situation this course is for
Even with strong controls in place, the lack of a standardized, recognized framework makes it difficult to demonstrate impact beyond immediate team boundaries. Leadership relies on high-level summaries, but your technical rigor doesn’t always translate into visible influence.
Who this is for
Principal Software Engineer in DevInfra at a large tech firm, leading cross-system security and compliance initiatives
Who this is not for
Engineers focused solely on feature development without infrastructure or security ownership
What you walk away with
- Map DevInfra control decisions directly to CIS benchmark requirements
- Produce standardized implementation artefacts that survive team rotations
- Gain recognition from leadership for work previously classified as 'hygiene'
- Speed up audit readiness cycles by reusing documented control patterns
- Influence cross-team security standards using an accepted industry framework
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to CIS Controls
Understand the structure, scope, and evolution of the CIS Controls framework and its relevance to large-scale engineering organizations.
12 chapters in this module
- What are CIS Controls
- Version history and updates
- Mapping to NIST and ISO standards
- Core principles of implementation
- Control severity levels
- Automated vs manual controls
- Role of benchmarking
- CIS vs custom frameworks
- Integration with DevSecOps
- Industry adoption trends
- Control ownership models
- Getting started checklist
Module 2. Inventory and Control Management
Establish a reliable foundation by tracking hardware and software assets with precision and automation.
12 chapters in this module
- Maintaining hardware inventory
- Software inventory automation
- Change control workflows
- Unauthorized software detection
- Asset ownership tracking
- Integration with CI/CD
- VM and container tracking
- Decommissioning processes
- Cloud asset logging
- Tagging standards
- Real-time monitoring setup
- Audit trail retention
Module 3. Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software
Implement hardened baseline configurations for endpoints, servers, and network devices.
12 chapters in this module
- OS configuration benchmarks
- CIS Benchmarks for Linux
- Windows hardening profiles
- Browser security settings
- Application configuration locks
- Secure boot enforcement
- Firmware integrity checks
- Configuration drift detection
- Automated remediation
- Group policy integration
- Cloud instance hardening
- Patch cadence alignment
Module 4. Continuous Vulnerability Management
Integrate scanning and remediation into development workflows to reduce exposure windows.
12 chapters in this module
- Vulnerability scanning schedule
- Prioritization by exploitability
- CVSS scoring use cases
- Integration with Jira
- Developer notification loops
- Remediation SLAs
- False positive handling
- Third-party library checks
- Container image scanning
- Zero-day response planning
- Reporting to security teams
- Executive summary formats
Module 5. Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges
Limit and monitor privileged access to prevent misuse and lateral movement.
12 chapters in this module
- Principle of least privilege
- Admin account inventory
- Just-in-time access
- Privileged access workflows
- Session monitoring
- Break-glass procedures
- Elevated rights logging
- Password vault integration
- Multi-person approval
- Credential rotation
- Remote admin policies
- Audit for privilege use
Module 6. Secure Authentication and Identity Management
Enforce strong authentication and lifecycle controls for all users and service accounts.
12 chapters in this module
- Multi-factor authentication
- Single sign-on setup
- Service account management
- Account lifecycle automation
- Role-based access control
- Identity provider integration
- Session timeout policies
- API key governance
- Access certification reviews
- Account lockout rules
- Identity anomaly detection
- Directory synchronization
Module 7. Boundary Defense and Network Security
Design and enforce network segmentation and traffic control using modern architectures.
12 chapters in this module
- Network segmentation strategy
- Firewall rule management
- Zero-trust network access
- Microsegmentation use cases
- DNS filtering
- Traffic encryption
- Load balancer security
- Cloud VPC design
- DDoS mitigation
- Ingress and egress filtering
- Network monitoring tools
- Log aggregation setup
Module 8. Logging and Monitoring
Implement centralized logging and real-time alerting for security events and system anomalies.
12 chapters in this module
- Log retention policies
- Centralized logging setup
- Event correlation
- Security incident logging
- User behavior analytics
- Log integrity checks
- Retention by regulation
- Querying log data
- Alert thresholds
- Automated responses
- Cloud-native logging tools
- Integration with SIEM
Module 9. Email and Web Browser Protection
Reduce attack surface by securing web and email endpoints used across engineering teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Email filtering rules
- Phishing simulation
- Link scanning
- Malware attachment blocking
- Browser extension control
- Web filtering policies
- Safe browsing settings
- User reporting workflows
- Email header analysis
- Domain impersonation checks
- Encrypted email handling
- Quarantine procedures
Module 10. Malware Defense and Endpoint Protection
Deploy and manage endpoint detection and response tools across diverse computing environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Anti-malware deployment
- Real-time scanning
- Behavior-based detection
- EDR tool selection
- Incident triage workflow
- Quarantine automation
- Signature updates
- Forensic data collection
- Sandboxing integrations
- Threat intelligence feeds
- Host-based firewall rules
- Kernel-level protection
Module 11. Data Protection and Encryption
Ensure sensitive data is protected in transit and at rest using strong encryption and access controls.
12 chapters in this module
- Data classification schema
- Encryption key management
- At-rest encryption
- In-transit encryption
- Tokenization use cases
- Data loss prevention
- Database activity monitoring
- Cloud storage encryption
- End-to-end encryption
- Key rotation policies
- Hardware security modules
- Access logging for data
Module 12. Incident Response and Plan Execution
Build and maintain a repeatable, documented incident response process aligned with organizational scale.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident response team roles
- Detection and analysis
- Containment procedures
- Eradication steps
- Recovery validation
- Post-mortem process
- Legal and regulatory reporting
- Coordination with legal
- Public statement prep
- Tabletop exercise design
- Playbook documentation
- Improvement tracking
How this maps to your situation
- Immediate audit-readiness lift
- Cross-team security alignment
- Executive reporting visibility
- Long-term defensibility of control ownership
Before vs. after
Before
Security controls are implemented effectively but remain siloed and invisible to leadership
After
Your control framework is documented, benchmarked, and visible , creating defensible, repeatable impact at scale
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 integration into existing workflow without disruption.
If nothing changes
Continue flying under the radar, where critical infrastructure work is absorbed as 'table stakes' rather than recognized as strategic leadership.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic security certifications or high-level compliance courses, this program delivers actionable, framework-specific implementation patterns tailored to senior engineering roles in large-scale tech environments.
Frequently asked
Is this course relevant for engineers not in security roles?
Yes. It’s designed for engineering leaders who own systems that must meet security benchmarks, even if security isn’t their primary title.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help with internal audits?
Yes. You’ll build reusable artefacts that align directly with CIS benchmark requirements, speeding up audit cycles.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for integration into existing workflow without disruption..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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