A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering CIS Controls for Senior HR Functional Analysts
A structured path to owning critical security frameworks in HR systems delivery
$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.
Stalled control implementations due to misaligned HR and security priorities
The situation this course is for
HR teams often inherit security frameworks without clear ownership, leading to delays in audit readiness and inconsistent application of controls across systems.
Who this is for
Senior HR functional analysts at enterprise tech firms managing compliance-critical HR system configurations
Who this is not for
Junior HR admins, non-functional analysts, or practitioners outside regulated HR systems environments
What you walk away with
- Lead CIS Controls implementation in HR systems without deferring to central security teams
- Produce regulator-facing review packages that close faster due to pre-validated mappings
- Own escalation paths from peer teams on control gaps in people data workflows
- Deliver board-prep papers with confidence using documented control traceability
- Build repeatable templates for onboarding new HR modules under CIS Controls
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. CIS Controls and the HR Systems Boundary
Define where HR functional ownership begins and ends within CIS Controls v8. Identify high-impact controls tied to identity, access, and provisioning workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- HR systems in the CIS scope
- Control families relevant to HR
- Data flows under scrutiny
- Ownership vs dependency
- HR-specific risk scenarios
- CIS control mapping method
- People data classification
- Integration touchpoints
- HR system boundaries
- Control overlap zones
- Stakeholder alignment map
- First artefact: HR control register
Module 2. Control 1.1 , Inventory and Control of Enterprise Assets
Apply CIS Control 1 to HR-managed systems, focusing on managed devices used by HR staff and access to HR applications.
12 chapters in this module
- Asset types in HR workflows
- HR-owned device tracking
- SaaS access for HR teams
- Automated discovery methods
- HR workstation standards
- Cloud asset tagging
- Device compliance checks
- User onboarding linkage
- Decommissioning process
- HR software inventory
- Integration with IAM
- Artefact: HR asset register
Module 3. Control 2.1 , Inventory of Authorized Software
Establish HR-owned software lists and detect unauthorized tools used in people operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Approved HR software list
- Shadow HR tech risks
- Procurement handoffs
- Departmental SaaS sprawl
- Software approval workflow
- Monitoring unauthorized use
- HR-specific tools audit
- Integration with ITSM
- User training gaps
- Remediation process
- Software ownership model
- Artefact: HR software log
Module 4. Control 4.1 , CIS Control 4 for HR Data Access
Implement requirement-specific access controls for core HR data, including payroll and PII.
12 chapters in this module
- Access tiers for HR roles
- Role-based access design
- Least privilege in HR
- Access review cadence
- Segregation of duties
- HR system access logs
- Emergency access policy
- Access revocation
- Audit trail integration
- User access certifications
- HR-IS collaboration
- Artefact: access policy draft
Module 5. Control 5.1 , Secure Configuration for HR Systems
Apply hardened baseline configurations to HR platforms and client devices used by HR staff.
12 chapters in this module
- HR system hardening
- Default configuration risks
- Client OS standards
- HR workstation policies
- Patch management cadence
- Automated config checks
- HR app container settings
- Remote work configurations
- Change control process
- Baseline documentation
- HR-IT handoff
- Artefact: HR config baseline
Module 6. Control 6.1 , Account Management for HR Users
Design automated provisioning and deprovisioning workflows for HR system access.
12 chapters in this module
- HR user lifecycle
- Provisioning triggers
- Deprovisioning rules
- HR-IS interface
- Bulk update protocols
- Manager approval steps
- Access expiration
- Contractor accounts
- System-of-record alignment
- Audit-ready logs
- HR data ownership
- Artefact: HR account workflow
Module 7. Control 8.1 , Audit Log Management in HR Systems
Ensure HR systems generate logs that meet security and compliance requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Log requirements for HR
- Event types to capture
- Retention policies
- Log access controls
- SIEM integration
- HR audit readiness
- Log review process
- Incident linkage
- HR-relevant log events
- User conduct monitoring
- HR-IS data sharing
- Artefact: HR log spec
Module 8. Control 10.1 , Data Protection for HR Information
Implement data classification, encryption, and handling rules for sensitive HR data.
12 chapters in this module
- HR data classification levels
- Encryption in transit
- Encryption at rest
- DLP for HR systems
- Data sharing policies
- Portable device risks
- Email handling rules
- Cloud storage policies
- Third-party data flow
- HR data retention
- Shred policy
- Artefact: HR DLP policy
Module 9. Control 16.1 , Change Control for HR Systems
Establish formal change management for HR platforms, including patching and configuration updates.
12 chapters in this module
- Change types in HR
- Change approval workflow
- Emergency changes
- HR-IS coordination
- Change calendar
- Post-change validation
- Rollback procedures
- Test environment use
- Vendor-led changes
- User impact notices
- Change documentation
- Artefact: HR change log
Module 10. Control 18.1 , Asset Management for HR Devices
Track HR-managed devices and enforce compliance with security policies.
12 chapters in this module
- HR device types
- Device ownership model
- Procurement process
- Device check-in/out
- Compliance monitoring
- Remote wipe policy
- Lost device response
- Device audit prep
- HR mobile policies
- Device disposal
- HR asset tagging
- Artefact: device register
Module 11. Control 20.1 , Incident Response for HR Teams
Integrate HR into enterprise incident response with clear protocols for data exposure events.
12 chapters in this module
- HR in IR plan
- Data breach scenarios
- Employee data exposure
- Notification process
- HR legal coordination
- Regulatory reporting
- Breach simulation
- HR comms plan
- Leadership escalation
- Post-incident review
- HR policy updates
- Artefact: HR IR playbook
Module 12. Owning CIS Controls End to End
Consolidate ownership across all HR-relevant controls with leadership-ready reporting and cross-functional influence.
12 chapters in this module
- HR ownership narrative
- Cross-team influence
- Executive updates
- Audit response prep
- Regulator readiness
- Framework iteration
- HR control maturity
- Lessons learned
- Template library
- Playbook finalization
- Stakeholder buy-in
- Artefact: full HR control package
How this maps to your situation
- Responding to M&A integration requests
- Preparing for regulator-facing reviews
- Handling cross-team escalations
- Leading internal HR control audits
Before vs. after
Before
Reactive participation in security frameworks with dependency on central teams
After
Proactive ownership of CIS Controls in HR systems with trusted, repeatable deliverables
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 2.5 hours per module, designed for completion within 8 weeks with real-world application.
If nothing changes
Continued reliance on central security teams delays HR project timelines and reduces influence during critical audits or integrations.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program is tailored to HR functional analysts who must own security controls without being security generalists.
Frequently asked
Is this course relevant if I don’t work in security?
Yes. It's designed specifically for HR functional analysts who must deliver secure, compliant systems without being security experts.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I receive templates I can use immediately?
Yes. Every module includes downloadable, customizable templates and a final hand-built implementation playbook.
$199 one-time. Approximately 2.5 hours per module, designed for completion within 8 weeks with real-world 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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