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SEC9148 Mastering CIS Controls for Production Support Engineers

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What do you take away from the CIS Controls for Production Support Engineers course?

Deploy CIS Controls Level 1 and 2 configurations tailored to production environments Create standardized runbooks that enforce consistent security baselines across teams Lead control adoption in collaboration with security, infrastructure, and cloud operations Reduce mean time to containment by embedding controls into on-call workflows Produce audit-ready evidence packages from routine operations data.

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.

What does the CIS Controls for Production Support Engineers cover on delivery and format?

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 week over 6 weeks, with self-paced access to all materials.

How does this compare to the alternatives?

Unlike generic compliance courses, this program is tailored to production support engineers and focuses on practical, deployable control configurations rather than theoretical frameworks.

What does the CIS Controls for Production Support Engineers cover on frequently asked?

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

How is the CIS Controls for Production Support Engineers delivered?

The CIS Controls for Production Support Engineers is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. A certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.

How much does the CIS Controls for Production Support Engineers cost?

The CIS Controls for Production Support Engineers is $199 as a one time payment. There is no subscription and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.

Closely related courses: CIS Controls for Senior Application Support Engineers, CIS Controls for Facility Support Leaders, CIS Controls for Project Engineers in Industrial, CIS Controls for Critical Facilities Engineers.

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Mastering CIS Controls for Production Support Engineers

Build repeatable security hardening patterns across distributed systems and support workflows

$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

Tenured production support engineer in a regulated financial services environment, focused on system stability, incident response, and cross-team coordination

Who this is not for

Entry-level IT staff without systems ownership, consultants selling compliance services, or executives seeking board-level summaries

What you walk away with

  • Deploy CIS Controls Level 1 and 2 configurations tailored to production environments
  • Create standardized runbooks that enforce consistent security baselines across teams
  • Lead control adoption in collaboration with security, infrastructure, and cloud operations
  • Reduce mean time to containment by embedding controls into on-call workflows
  • Produce audit-ready evidence packages from routine operations data

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Introduction to CIS Controls in Production Environments
Understand the core intent and structure of the CIS Controls framework, with a focus on relevance to production support roles in highly regulated sectors.
12 chapters in this module
  1. What are CIS Controls
  2. The role of operations in control ownership
  3. Control maturity levels explained
  4. Production vs development scope differences
  5. Mapping controls to incident response
  6. How controls reduce escalation load
  7. Common misalignments in financial IT
  8. Evidence collection without overhead
  9. Control adaptation vs strict compliance
  10. Baseline ownership by team type
  11. Integrating with NOC and SOC teams
  12. Version tracking for control sets
Module 2. Control 1 Inventory and Asset Management
Establish accurate, automated asset inventories that feed downstream security and compliance processes.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining authoritative data sources
  2. Automatic tagging strategies
  3. VM and container tracking
  4. Orphaned resource detection
  5. Decommissioning workflows
  6. Cloud asset lifecycle stages
  7. Cross-account visibility
  8. Hostname standardization
  9. Ownership assignment models
  10. API-driven inventory syncs
  11. Version-aware labeling
  12. Integration with monitoring tools
Module 3. Control 2 Secure Configuration for Servers
Implement hardened baselines for Linux and Windows servers in production use.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identifying default risk configurations
  2. CIS Benchmarks for OS hardening
  3. Automated configuration scanning
  4. Patch cadence alignment
  5. Bootstrapping secure images
  6. Admin account lockdown
  7. Unnecessary service removal
  8. File permission standards
  9. Audit logging activation
  10. Remote access hardening
  11. SSH key management
  12. Centralized config management
Module 4. Control 3 Continuous Vulnerability Management
Operationalize scanning and triage workflows that keep production systems ahead of emerging threats.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Scheduling non-disruptive scans
  2. Vulnerability severity calibration
  3. Asset criticality weighting
  4. Ticketing integration
  5. False positive reduction
  6. Remediation SLA design
  7. Zero-day response coordination
  8. Patch testing in staging
  9. Rollback preparedness
  10. Scanner coverage validation
  11. Third-party component tracking
  12. Reporting to leadership
Module 5. Control 4 Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges
Enforce least privilege access while maintaining operational agility.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining privileged accounts
  2. Break-glass procedures
  3. Session monitoring setup
  4. Just-in-time access models
  5. Privileged session logging
  6. Password vault integration
  7. Role-based access control
  8. Time-limited authorizations
  9. Escalation path documentation
  10. Bastion host configuration
  11. Multi-factor enforcement
  12. Review automation
Module 6. Control 5 Secure Configuration for Network Devices
Apply hardened configurations to firewalls, routers, and switches supporting critical systems.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Default credential removal
  2. Remote management encryption
  3. Access control list standards
  4. Change logging
  5. Redundant configuration sync
  6. VLAN segregation rules
  7. Firmware update policies
  8. Configuration drift alerts
  9. Network segmentation goals
  10. Log forwarding setup
  11. Physical port security
  12. Change approval workflows
Module 7. Control 6 Minimum Network Ports and Services
Reduce attack surface by eliminating unnecessary network exposure.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Port inventory techniques
  2. Service mapping to business needs
  3. Firewall rule rationalization
  4. Legacy protocol identification
  5. Internal service documentation
  6. Deprecation planning
  7. Whitelisting strategies
  8. Monitoring unexpected opens
  9. Service ownership assignment
  10. Encryption enforcement
  11. Load balancer configurations
  12. Microsegmentation prep
Module 8. Control 7 Wireless Access Control
Secure wireless infrastructure even when not primary for production systems.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Guest network isolation
  2. SSID naming standards
  3. Authentication controls
  4. Rogue AP detection
  5. WPA3 migration planning
  6. Physical access correlation
  7. Wireless network segmentation
  8. Encryption key rotation
  9. Device registration workflow
  10. Monitoring for unknown beacons
  11. Integration with identity systems
  12. Incident playbooks
Module 9. Control 8 Email and Web Browser Protections
Harden endpoints used for production support to reduce phishing and drive-by risks.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Domain-based message authentication
  2. Browser security policies
  3. Tab discipline training
  4. Link scanning tools
  5. Extension control
  6. Pop-up and redirect blocking
  7. User education integration
  8. Sandboxing web content
  9. Certificate validation
  10. Email header inspection
  11. Quarantine protocols
  12. Reporting misuse
Module 10. Control 9 Malware Defenses
Deploy layered defenses that detect and contain malicious activity.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Endpoint detection and response
  2. Signature and behavior analysis
  3. Ransomware detection rules
  4. Centralized console access
  5. Quarantine automation
  6. False positive tuning
  7. Incident correlation
  8. Remediation workflows
  9. Threat intelligence integration
  10. Sandbox detonation
  11. File integrity monitoring
  12. Log aggregation
Module 11. Control 10 Data Recovery Capabilities
Ensure backups and recovery processes are reliable and regularly tested.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Backup validation cycles
  2. Recovery time objective alignment
  3. Immutable storage use
  4. Air-gapped backups
  5. Test restore scheduling
  6. Backup encryption
  7. Cross-region replication
  8. Change tracking in backups
  9. Log retention policies
  10. Forensic readiness
  11. Failover documentation
  12. Ownership of recovery workflows
Module 12. Operationalizing CIS Controls Across Teams
Scale control adoption across infrastructure, cloud, and support teams using shared artifacts and documentation.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Creating team-specific playbooks
  2. Translating controls into runbooks
  3. Cross-functional training
  4. Control ownership mapping
  5. Incident integration
  6. Executive update templates
  7. Audit preparation workflows
  8. Feedback loops with security
  9. Version control for controls
  10. Scaling through automation
  11. Lessons from financial sector
  12. Sustaining adoption

How this maps to your situation

  • Incident response enhancement
  • Cross-team security alignment
  • Audit readiness improvement
  • Operational efficiency gains

Before vs. after

Before
Security controls are applied inconsistently across systems, with limited visibility and recurring audit findings.
After
Standardized, repeatable control deployments are operationalized across teams, reducing risk and increasing trust in production stability.

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 week over 6 weeks, with self-paced access to all materials.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic compliance courses, this program is tailored to production support engineers and focuses on practical, deployable control configurations rather than theoretical frameworks.

Frequently asked

Is this course technical or managerial?
It's designed for technical practitioners in operations roles, with hands-on configuration guidance and implementation templates.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help with audits?
Yes, each control includes methods to generate consistent, audit-ready evidence from routine operations.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per week over 6 weeks, with self-paced access to all materials..

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
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