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Influence Across More Business Units with CIS Controls Mastery

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What is the Influence Across More Business Units course about?

Lead alignment on security baselines across non-reporting teams Reduce rework from inconsistent control application across units Serve as the reference point for CIS Controls interpretation enterprise-wide Drive adoption of standardized configurations without direct authority Scale best practices across regions using modular implementation guides.

What do you take away from the Influence Across More Business Units course?

Lead alignment on security baselines across non-reporting teams Reduce rework from inconsistent control application across units Serve as the reference point for CIS Controls interpretation enterprise-wide Drive adoption of standardized configurations without direct authority Scale best practices across regions using modular implementation guides.

How does this map to your situation?

When expanding security practices beyond original scope After consolidating multiple compliance efforts Before a major cloud migration initiative During organizational restructuring.

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 Influence Across More Business Units 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 module, designed for completion over 6-8 weeks with practical application between units.

How does this compare to the alternatives?

Unlike generic compliance training, this course focuses on real-world influence tactics and reusable artefacts that work across business units and technology stacks.

What does the Influence Across More Business Units 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 Influence Across More Business Units delivered?

The Influence Across More Business Units 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.

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Influence Across More Business Units with CIS Controls Mastery

A 199 course for practitioners expanding their impact across compliance, security, and operations teams

$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

Mid-level technical specialists in security-adjacent roles who are beginning to coordinate across teams but lack formal mandate

Who this is not for

Executives seeking board-level summaries, generalist managers with no technical foundation, or practitioners focused exclusively on audit delivery

What you walk away with

  • Lead alignment on security baselines across non-reporting teams
  • Reduce rework from inconsistent control application across units
  • Serve as the reference point for CIS Controls interpretation enterprise-wide
  • Drive adoption of standardized configurations without direct authority
  • Scale best practices across regions using modular implementation guides

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Mapping CIS Controls to Business Unit Boundaries
Identify where CIS Controls apply uniquely per business unit and where standardization creates leverage. Learn to segment responsibility while maintaining consistency.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining unit-specific control scope
  2. Identifying shared services touchpoints
  3. Aligning control owners by function
  4. Documenting regional exceptions
  5. Creating unit-level implementation timelines
  6. Integrating with existing SLAs
  7. Tracking cross-unit dependencies
  8. Prioritizing high-impact control families
  9. Establishing feedback loops
  10. Versioning control baselines
  11. Managing cloud-specific deviations
  12. Linking to incident response plans
Module 2. Building Cross-Unit Agreement on Baseline Configuration
Develop strategies to gain consensus on secure configurations even without formal authority, using CIS Controls as objective grounding.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Framing configuration as risk reduction
  2. Benchmarking current settings
  3. Presenting gap analysis objectively
  4. Securing buy-in from operations leads
  5. Handling legacy system exceptions
  6. Documenting configuration rationale
  7. Creating change windows
  8. Aligning patching cadences
  9. Integrating with change management
  10. Using automation for consistency
  11. Reporting on compliance drift
  12. Updating baselines quarterly
Module 3. Standardizing Asset Inventory Practices Across Regions
Implement CIS Control 1 consistently across geographies, ensuring complete asset visibility regardless of local ownership models.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining asset ownership rules
  2. Classifying device types uniformly
  3. Automating discovery across regions
  4. Handling shadow IT detection
  5. Integrating with HR offboarding
  6. Tracking cloud instances
  7. Validating mobile device coverage
  8. Reporting global inventory status
  9. Enforcing tagging standards
  10. Responding to audit findings
  11. Managing decommissioning
  12. Maintaining asset register accuracy
Module 4. Coordinating Vulnerability Management Across Teams
Align multiple teams on a unified approach to scanning, prioritization, and remediation using CIS benchmarks as common language.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Scheduling coordinated scans
  2. Setting severity thresholds
  3. Assigning patch ownership
  4. Tracking remediation progress
  5. Integrating with ticketing
  6. Reporting mean time to fix
  7. Handling critical system exceptions
  8. Validating patch success
  9. Documenting risk acceptance
  10. Automating verification
  11. Scaling across time zones
  12. Reducing duplicate efforts
Module 5. Creating Reusable Control Implementation Playbooks
Turn one-off successes into repeatable playbooks that travel across units, reducing implementation time and increasing consistency.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Capturing decision rationale
  2. Documenting configuration steps
  3. Including troubleshooting tips
  4. Versioning playbook releases
  5. Securing peer review
  6. Publishing for discovery
  7. Updating based on feedback
  8. Integrating with onboarding
  9. Measuring playbook adoption
  10. Linking to training materials
  11. Archiving outdated versions
  12. Securing access controls
Module 6. Driving Adoption Without Direct Authority
Leverage CIS Controls as a neutral standard to influence peer teams and drive voluntary adoption across organizational boundaries.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Positioning controls as enablers
  2. Building coalitions of practice
  3. Sharing performance benchmarks
  4. Recognizing early adopters
  5. Creating peer accountability
  6. Using data to demonstrate value
  7. Avoiding compliance policing tone
  8. Framing as operational excellence
  9. Engaging through roadshows
  10. Soliciting improvement ideas
  11. Measuring influence reach
  12. Scaling through champions
Module 7. Scaling Secure Configuration from Pilot to Enterprise
Take lessons from initial wins and replicate them across additional units using structured expansion methods.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identifying transferable components
  2. Assessing unit readiness
  3. Planning phased rollout
  4. Adapting messaging by audience
  5. Training local leads
  6. Monitoring adoption rate
  7. Adjusting pace based on feedback
  8. Integrating with onboarding
  9. Tracking configuration drift
  10. Reporting enterprise-wide status
  11. Optimizing tooling usage
  12. Reducing duplication
Module 8. Integrating CIS Controls with Incident Response
Ensure security baselines directly support faster detection and response when incidents occur across different units.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Linking controls to attack vectors
  2. Validating logging coverage
  3. Testing detection rules
  4. Mapping controls to MITRE ATT&CK
  5. Responding to misconfigurations
  6. Automating containment steps
  7. Documenting response playbooks
  8. Conducting tabletop exercises
  9. Updating controls post-incident
  10. Sharing lessons learned
  11. Improving resilience
  12. Reducing mean time to detect
Module 9. Managing Third-Party Risk Using CIS Benchmarks
Apply CIS Controls to vendor environments and managed services to ensure consistent security expectations.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Incorporating controls into RFPs
  2. Assessing vendor self-reports
  3. Conducting independent validation
  4. Setting acceptable deviation limits
  5. Negotiating remediation timelines
  6. Tracking third-party compliance
  7. Documenting risk acceptance
  8. Updating contracts accordingly
  9. Handling cloud provider gaps
  10. Measuring vendor maturity
  11. Reporting consolidated status
  12. Scaling across suppliers
Module 10. Demonstrating Value of Cross-Unit Influence
Quantify the impact of broader influence through reduced incidents, faster audits, and stronger collaboration.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Tracking control consistency rate
  2. Measuring audit finding reduction
  3. Calculating rework savings
  4. Assessing incident response time
  5. Surveying team satisfaction
  6. Reporting executive metrics
  7. Highlighting risk reduction
  8. Linking to business outcomes
  9. Benchmarking against peers
  10. Showing time-to-remediate
  11. Demonstrating scalability
  12. Communicating wins effectively
Module 11. Sustaining Momentum Across Organizational Changes
Ensure continuity of cross-unit security practices despite leadership changes, reorganizations, or team turnover.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Documenting decision rationale
  2. Training new leaders
  3. Embedding practices in onboarding
  4. Maintaining central resources
  5. Tracking ownership transitions
  6. Updating materials regularly
  7. Preserving institutional knowledge
  8. Avoiding duplication
  9. Ensuring playbook accessibility
  10. Measuring retention
  11. Adapting to new technologies
  12. Scaling beyond original scope
Module 12. Expanding Influence into New Domains
Leverage proven success to extend reach into previously unengaged areas such as DevOps, cloud platforms, or international subsidiaries.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identifying expansion opportunities
  2. Assessing domain-specific risks
  3. Adapting messaging appropriately
  4. Engaging new stakeholders
  5. Customizing implementation plans
  6. Measuring early traction
  7. Overcoming resistance
  8. Demonstrating quick wins
  9. Securing executive sponsorship
  10. Scaling communication
  11. Tracking long-term adoption
  12. Establishing new feedback loops

How this maps to your situation

  • When expanding security practices beyond original scope
  • After consolidating multiple compliance efforts
  • Before a major cloud migration initiative
  • During organizational restructuring

Before vs. after

Before
Coordinating security standards across teams felt ad hoc, with inconsistent adoption and frequent rework.
After
You lead consistent implementation of CIS Controls across units, reducing friction and becoming the go-to reference point.

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 over 6-8 weeks with practical application between units.

If nothing changes
Without structured influence, security practices remain fragmented, leading to duplicated effort, audit findings, and slower response to threats.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic compliance training, this course focuses on real-world influence tactics and reusable artefacts that work across business units and technology stacks.

Frequently asked

Who is this course for?
Practitioners who coordinate security or compliance efforts across teams without formal authority, especially those using CIS Controls.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this across regions?
Yes, the course includes specific strategies for adapting CIS Controls across geographies while maintaining consistency.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion over 6-8 weeks with practical application between units..

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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