A tailored course, built for your situation
Influence Across More Business Units with CIS Controls
Build cross-functional authority by mastering foundational security controls that scale across teams and systems
$199 one-time
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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.
Working harder to get alignment across teams than it takes to build the solution
The situation this course is for
Strong technical work gets stuck in silos. Without a shared control language, even the best-designed systems face delays, rework, and limited adoption. Influence shouldn’t depend on hierarchy, it should come from clarity.
Who this is for
Senior individual contributor in enterprise tech who shapes critical systems but lacks formal authority across functions
Who this is not for
Managers looking for team-wide training, executives seeking board-level narratives, or practitioners focused solely on cloud-native tooling without governance context
What you walk away with
- Lead security alignment without needing top-down mandates
- Design control implementations that get adopted across teams
- Speak confidently to auditors, SREs, and compliance partners using standard control language
- Reduce rework by building to a shared baseline the first time
- Become the reference point for peer teams rolling out new environments
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Why CIS Controls Are Gaining Ground
Explore how minimal control sets are replacing complex frameworks in fast-moving environments. Learn where CIS fits in the stack and why it’s becoming the default for cross-team alignment.
12 chapters in this module
- Origins of the CIS Controls
- Comparison with ISO 27001 and NIST CSF
- Adoption in cloud-first enterprises
- The role of automation in control scaling
- How Oracle teams use control baselines
- Mapping controls to application layers
- Prioritization by impact and effort
- Integration with DevSecOps pipelines
- Common pitfalls in early rollout
- Building stakeholder consensus
- Metrics that prove control effectiveness
- Maintaining version alignment
Module 2. Structure of the CIS Control Framework
Break down the 20 CIS Controls into implementation tiers. Understand how implementation depth affects adoption speed and cross-functional trust.
12 chapters in this module
- Overview of the 20 controls
- Tier 1 vs Tier 2 scope
- Control grouping logic
- Mapping to NIST CSF functions
- Integration with SOC 2 requirements
- Control dependencies
- Sequencing for rollout
- Mapping to team responsibilities
- Automated validation paths
- Documentation standards
- Version update cycles
- Internal audit expectations
Module 3. Control 1 Inventory and Control
Master asset discovery and classification. Learn how precise inventory enables faster incident response and broader team trust.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining asset scope
- Automated discovery tools
- Classification by criticality
- Ownership assignment models
- Integration with CMDB
- Handling cloud ephemeral assets
- Tagging standards
- Reporting frequency
- Audit trail requirements
- Exception handling
- Reconciliation cycles
- Cross-team validation
Module 4. Control 2 Secure Configuration
Turn configuration policies into repeatable, verifiable standards. Enable other teams to adopt your templates with confidence.
12 chapters in this module
- Baseline definition process
- OS hardening templates
- Cloud configuration profiles
- Approved software lists
- Patch cadence standards
- Automated compliance scanning
- drift detection
- Remediation workflows
- Version control for configs
- Peer review process
- Integration with CI/CD
- Audit evidence packaging
Module 5. Control 3 Continuous Monitoring
Implement logging and monitoring that other teams rely on. Build systems that generate trust through transparency.
12 chapters in this module
- Log source identification
- Centralized collection design
- Retention policies
- Normalization standards
- Alerting threshold design
- Incident correlation methods
- Access control for logs
- Third-party access handling
- Real-time vs batch processing
- Integration with SIEM
- Testing detection rules
- Audit trail completeness
Module 6. Control 4 Controlled Use of Admin Privileges
Design privilege models that scale across teams without compromising security. Enable others to follow your approach.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining admin scope
- Just-in-time access models
- Session monitoring setup
- Break-glass account policies
- Privileged account inventory
- Rotation frequency
- Access review cycles
- Integration with IAM
- Emergency override process
- Logging privileged actions
- Risk scoring for access
- Delegation frameworks
Module 7. Control 5 Secure Authentication
Implement authentication standards that become the reference for other teams. Reduce friction while increasing trust.
12 chapters in this module
- MFA enforcement policies
- Password policy design
- SSO integration patterns
- Certificate-based auth
- Risk-based authentication
- Biometric handling
- Session timeout rules
- Phishing-resistant methods
- User lifecycle integration
- Recovery process design
- Audit logging scope
- Cross-team adoption
Module 8. Control 6 Boundary Defense
Architect network segmentation that others replicate. Create zones that balance security and usability.
12 chapters in this module
- Network zoning principles
- Firewall rule standards
- Micro-segmentation design
- Cloud VPC setup
- DMZ configuration
- Ingress filtering
- Egress filtering
- Zero trust integration
- Monitoring boundary traffic
- Incident response coordination
- Change management
- Audit preparation
Module 9. Control 7 Wireless Defense
Secure wireless access points so other teams adopt your model. Extend control to edge environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Wi-Fi encryption standards
- Guest network isolation
- Authentication methods
- AP placement guidelines
- Rogue AP detection
- Monitoring wireless traffic
- Cloud-managed Wi-Fi
- Remote office setups
- BYOD policies
- Incident response for wireless
- Compliance validation
- Vendor configuration templates
Module 10. Control 8 Malware Defense
Deploy endpoint protection that gains trust across teams. Build detection and response that others follow.
12 chapters in this module
- Antivirus policy design
- EDR deployment models
- Signature update cycles
- Behavioral detection
- Quarantine workflows
- Incident escalation paths
- False positive handling
- Threat intelligence integration
- Sandboxing use cases
- User notification design
- Audit trail completeness
- Cross-team reporting
Module 11. Control 9 Data Protection
Implement encryption and data handling that becomes the standard. Enable secure sharing without complexity.
12 chapters in this module
- Data classification schema
- Encryption at rest
- Encryption in transit
- Key management
- Tokenization use cases
- DLP policy design
- Data retention rules
- Backup security
- Cloud storage protection
- Access logging
- Audit trail standards
- Cross-border data flow
Module 12. Extending Influence Across Functions
Turn technical mastery into broader impact. Lead adoption without authority by making it easy for others to follow.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying early adopters
- Building cross-functional coalitions
- Creating shareable documentation
- Hosting peer workshops
- Gathering feedback loops
- Measuring adoption rate
- Celebrating small wins
- Scaling success stories
- Integrating with onboarding
- Maintaining momentum
- Updating for new systems
- Becoming the go-to expert
How this maps to your situation
- After a new team joins the org
- Before a major system rollout
- During audit preparation cycle
- When security incidents increase
Before vs. after
Before
Working in isolation, repeating explanations, watching good designs stall in review
After
Other teams proactively adopt your approach, reducing friction and expanding your impact
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 for 4 weeks, with flexible pacing and immediate access to all materials.
If nothing changes
Continue doing technically excellent work that doesn’t spread, staying confined to your immediate domain while others replicate avoidable mistakes
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program focuses on actionable control implementation that engineers use daily. No theory-only content. No board-level fluff. Just precise, adoptable practices that expand your reach.
Frequently asked
Is this course suitable for someone at my level?
Yes. It’s designed for senior practitioners who shape systems but want broader influence without moving into management.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me outside Oracle?
The CIS Controls are vendor-neutral and widely adopted. Mastery enhances credibility anywhere.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per week for 4 weeks, with flexible pacing and immediate access to all materials..
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