A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering CIS Controls for Senior R&D Engineering Leaders
A step-by-step system to lead high-impact security implementations with confidence
$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.
Strategic technical leaders are missing high-impact project picks because they lack a recognized framework for security implementation
The situation this course is for
Even world-class engineers find their influence capped when they can't translate controls into actionable, standards-aligned deliverables that compliance and security teams trust.
Who this is for
Senior technical leaders in regulated industries who lead R&D teams and influence security architecture but lack a formalized, auditable control implementation framework
Who this is not for
Entry-level engineers, non-technical managers, or practitioners working outside regulated product development
What you walk away with
- Own the full CIS Controls implementation lifecycle from design to deployment
- Produce audit-ready control documentation aligned with medical device standards
- Lead cross-functional security rollouts without relying on external consultants
- Position yourself as the internal go-to for security-hardened product development
- Turn compliance requirements into innovation enablers, not constraints
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. CIS Controls Fundamentals for Medical Device R&D
Establish a working knowledge of the 20 CIS Controls with direct application to regulated product environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Introduction to CIS Controls
- Mapping controls to medical device risk
- Control prioritization by impact
- Security outcomes per control
- Integration with design history files
- Regulator expectations on controls
- Control ownership models
- Documenting control intent
- Evidence collection standards
- Control validation timing
- Common implementation gaps
- Framework evolution tracking
Module 2. Inventory and Control of Hardware Assets
Lead traceability and accountability for all physical components in device development and deployment.
12 chapters in this module
- Device inventory requirements
- Asset tagging standards
- Change tracking protocols
- Decommissioning procedures
- Patch status visibility
- Unauthorized device detection
- Firmware version control
- Hardware lifecycle stages
- Remote device monitoring
- Audit trail generation
- Policy exception handling
- Automated inventory tools
Module 3. Inventory and Control of Software Assets
Maintain comprehensive oversight of software components with traceability to regulatory submissions.
12 chapters in this module
- Software bill of materials
- Authorized software list
- Version control enforcement
- Open source tracking
- License compliance checks
- Software removal procedures
- Change approval workflow
- Dev environment control
- Third-party component vetting
- Automated software scans
- Code repository hygiene
- Update validation process
Module 4. Data Protection Processes
Implement encryption, access, and retention controls aligned with HIPAA and device data standards.
12 chapters in this module
- Data classification schema
- Encryption in transit and at rest
- Access request workflow
- Data retention periods
- Anonymization techniques
- Breach detection triggers
- Data flow mapping
- Consent tracking
- Data subject rights fulfillment
- Audit logging standards
- Data export controls
- Cross-border data handling
Module 5. Secure Configuration Management
Enforce hardened baseline configurations across development, test, and production environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Baseline configuration definition
- OS hardening standards
- Unnecessary service removal
- Default credential changes
- Configuration drift detection
- Automated compliance scans
- Change approval process
- Rollback procedures
- Environment parity checks
- Secure boot requirements
- Firmware signing
- Remote configuration updates
Module 6. Account Management and Access Control
Govern privileged access with least privilege, segregation of duties, and time-bound approvals.
12 chapters in this module
- Role-based access control
- Privileged account inventory
- Multi-factor authentication
- Just-in-time access
- Access review cycles
- Segregation of duties
- Emergency account protocols
- Remote access policies
- Session monitoring
- Password policy enforcement
- Account deactivation rules
- Access recertification
Module 7. Continuous Vulnerability Management
Deploy systematic scanning, prioritization, and remediation workflows for device software.
12 chapters in this module
- Vulnerability scanning schedule
- CVSS scoring application
- Patch availability tracking
- Risk-based prioritization
- Remediation SLAs
- False positive handling
- Zero-day response plan
- Threat intelligence integration
- Automated patch testing
- Rollback preparedness
- Vendor vulnerability coordination
- Reporting to compliance teams
Module 8. Audit Log Management and Monitoring
Collect, protect, and analyze logs to support incident response and regulatory audits.
12 chapters in this module
- Log collection scope
- Centralized logging architecture
- Log retention duration
- Immutable storage
- Log analysis tools
- Anomaly detection rules
- Incident correlation
- Time synchronization
- Log integrity verification
- Access to logs
- Third-party log sharing
- Audit trail export
Module 9. Email and Web Browser Protections
Secure communication endpoints used in device development and clinical collaboration.
12 chapters in this module
- Browser hardening settings
- Phishing-resistant email filters
- URL reputation services
- Attachment scanning
- Session timeout policies
- Extension control
- HTTPS enforcement
- Ad blocking policies
- Certificate validation
- Email encryption
- User reporting mechanisms
- Security awareness integration
Module 10. Malware Defense and Endpoint Protection
Deploy layered defenses on engineering and clinical systems handling device data.
12 chapters in this module
- Antivirus deployment standards
- Endpoint detection and response
- Behavioral monitoring
- Ransomware protections
- Application whitelisting
- Removable media control
- Automatic update enforcement
- Quarantine procedures
- Threat hunting basics
- Zero-trust endpoint models
- Patch integration
- Incident escalation paths
Module 11. Data Recovery and Resilience
Ensure continuity of device R&D with reliable backup and recovery processes.
12 chapters in this module
- Backup frequency standards
- Air-gapped backups
- Backup integrity testing
- Recovery SLAs
- Disaster recovery plan
- Backup encryption
- Geographic redundancy
- Version retention
- Ransomware recovery
- Automated backup alerts
- Point-in-time recovery
- Recovery testing schedule
Module 12. Security Impact for Product Development
Embed CIS Controls into the full product lifecycle to win strategic engagements.
12 chapters in this module
- Security requirements gathering
- Threat modeling sessions
- Secure code reviews
- Penetration testing integration
- Bug bounty coordination
- Incident response planning
- Regulatory submission prep
- Customer assurance documentation
- Vendor security assessments
- Post-market surveillance
- Field update security
- Lessons learned integration
How this maps to your situation
- Leading security implementation in regulated medical device development
- Delivering audit-ready control documentation
- Gaining executive trust in technical security leadership
- Winning premium, high-margin R&D engagements
Before vs. after
Before
Reliant on ad hoc processes and external consultants for security implementation.
After
Confidently leads end-to-end CIS Controls deployment with reusable, audit-ready 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 3 hours per module, designed for completion in parallel with active projects.
If nothing changes
Continuing to miss high-impact project assignments due to lack of formalized security framework leadership.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic cybersecurity courses, this program is tailored to senior R&D engineers in regulated environments with concrete templates and implementation patterns for medical device security.
Frequently asked
Is this course suitable for someone in a technical fellow role?
Yes. It's designed specifically for senior technical leaders who influence architecture and security implementation in regulated product development.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does the course cover HIPAA alignment?
Yes. Data protection and access control modules include direct mappings to HIPAA requirements.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion in parallel with active projects..
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·
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