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Influence Across More Business Units with CIS Controls

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

Confidence to lead cross-functional control implementation without direct authority Templates for translating CIS Controls into operations-ready action items Proven escalation paths when controls span email, apps, and identity systems Recognition from peer teams as the go-to practitioner for control coordination A reusable implementation playbook that compounds influence across projects.

How does this map to your situation?

When rolling out a new email security policy During SOC 2 preparation cycles After a cross-team audit finding When onboarding new app platforms.

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: 6-8 hours total, self-paced with downloadable materials for reference.

How does this compare to the alternatives?

Unlike generic compliance courses, this is tailored to practitioners who lead without authority and need to influence across email, apps, and infrastructure teams using actionable control frameworks.

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.

How much does the Influence Across More Business Units cost?

The Influence Across More Business Units 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.

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Influence Across More Business Units with CIS Controls

Master the control framework that's becoming the baseline for cross-functional security alignment

$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 IT and apps operations professional in a multi-cloud environment who influences security and compliance outcomes without formal authority

Who this is not for

Executives seeking board-level summaries, consultants selling frameworks, or engineers focused solely on tooling without cross-functional coordination

What you walk away with

  • Confidence to lead cross-functional control implementation without direct authority
  • Templates for translating CIS Controls into operations-ready action items
  • Proven escalation paths when controls span email, apps, and identity systems
  • Recognition from peer teams as the go-to practitioner for control coordination
  • A reusable implementation playbook that compounds influence across projects

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. CIS Controls Overview and Adoption Trends
Understand why organizations are standardizing on CIS Controls for baseline security across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
12 chapters in this module
  1. What CIS Controls are
  2. Who uses them today
  3. Why adoption is growing
  4. Core structure of the framework
  5. How it compares to SOC 2
  6. Mapping to NIST CSF
  7. Control implementation tiers
  8. Common deployment patterns
  9. Baseline security use cases
  10. Cloud-first implementations
  11. Integration with IT operations
  12. How Rackspace teams apply them
Module 2. Control Mapping for Email and App Systems
Translate high-level controls into specific configurations for Exchange, Outlook, and cloud email environments.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Mapping controls to email transport
  2. Mailbox hardening steps
  3. App-specific baseline settings
  4. Multi-factor enforcement points
  5. Session timeout configurations
  6. Logging for audit readiness
  7. User provisioning controls
  8. Deactivation workflows
  9. Admin access safeguards
  10. API usage policies
  11. Data leakage prevention
  12. Mobile device compliance
Module 3. Cross-Team Coordination Without Authority
Lead alignment between IT, security, and compliance teams using shared control language and documented escalation paths.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identifying natural allies
  2. Framing controls as enablers
  3. Timing coordination meetings
  4. Running control walkthroughs
  5. Documenting shared ownership
  6. Escalation paths for gaps
  7. Building credibility fast
  8. Speaking to compliance needs
  9. Translating tech to risk
  10. Influencing without mandates
  11. Managing competing priorities
  12. Sustaining momentum
Module 4. Automating Control Validation
Turn manual checks into repeatable, automated validation scripts for continuous compliance.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identifying automatable controls
  2. Scripting configuration checks
  3. Scheduling validation runs
  4. Integrating with monitoring tools
  5. Creating compliance dashboards
  6. Alerting on drift
  7. Logging for auditors
  8. Versioning control scripts
  9. Testing false positives
  10. Documenting automation logic
  11. Sharing scripts across teams
  12. Maintaining over time
Module 5. Documentation That Scales Across Teams
Build living documentation that survives team changes and supports fast onboarding.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Choosing documentation format
  2. Version control best practices
  3. Ownership models
  4. Change tracking
  5. Access control for docs
  6. Linking to controls
  7. Including runbooks
  8. Adding decision rationale
  9. Embedding templates
  10. Updating efficiently
  11. Archiving outdated versions
  12. Cross-referencing policies
Module 6. Handling Exceptions and Deviations
Manage control exceptions with proper justification, review, and tracking.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining exception types
  2. Requiring business justification
  3. Risk assessment for gaps
  4. Temporary vs permanent
  5. Approval workflows
  6. Tracking duration
  7. Review triggers
  8. Documentation standards
  9. Communicating to auditors
  10. Monitoring workarounds
  11. Sunsetting exceptions
  12. Audit trail preservation
Module 7. Integrating with Change Management
Ensure controls evolve alongside system changes without creating bottlenecks.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Change advisory board roles
  2. Pre-change control checks
  3. Post-change validation
  4. Emergency change handling
  5. Automated pre-approval
  6. Rollback considerations
  7. Documentation updates
  8. Stakeholder notifications
  9. Risk scoring changes
  10. Escalation for high-risk
  11. Feedback loops
  12. Continuous improvement
Module 8. Reporting Progress to Leadership
Communicate control maturity in ways that resonate with executives and auditors.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Choosing key metrics
  2. Benchmarking progress
  3. Visualizing coverage
  4. Highlighting risk reduction
  5. Avoiding technical detail
  6. Telling a clear story
  7. Timing executive updates
  8. Responding to questions
  9. Linking to business goals
  10. Showing ROI
  11. Maintaining credibility
  12. Anticipating concerns
Module 9. Building Reusable Implementation Playbooks
Create living playbooks that accelerate future deployments and knowledge sharing.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Capturing decisions
  2. Including rationale
  3. Documenting constraints
  4. Adding troubleshooting
  5. Versioning playbooks
  6. Sharing across teams
  7. Updating with lessons
  8. Integrating feedback
  9. Making searchable
  10. Linking to controls
  11. Training with playbooks
  12. Archiving old versions
Module 10. Leading Peers Without Formal Authority
Exercise influence through credibility, consistency, and clear value demonstration.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Establishing reliability
  2. Delivering quick wins
  3. Listening to constraints
  4. Speaking peer language
  5. Documenting shared wins
  6. Giving credit publicly
  7. Asking for input
  8. Building trust slowly
  9. Consistency over time
  10. Owning outcomes
  11. Following through
  12. Modeling behavior
Module 11. Preparing for Audits and Assessments
Demonstrate control effectiveness confidently and efficiently when auditors arrive.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Understanding auditor goals
  2. Gathering evidence proactively
  3. Organizing documentation
  4. Assigning response roles
  5. Conducting internal mocks
  6. Responding to findings
  7. Justifying exceptions
  8. Showing continuous improvement
  9. Avoiding over-documentation
  10. Highlighting automation
  11. Demonstrating maturity
  12. Closing loops
Module 12. Extending Influence Across Regions and Teams
Scale your approach to impact multiple business units, regions, or service lines.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identifying expansion opportunities
  2. Adapting playbooks locally
  3. Training new leads
  4. Establishing feedback loops
  5. Maintaining consistency
  6. Handling regional differences
  7. Sharing success stories
  8. Gaining leadership support
  9. Scaling documentation
  10. Measuring broader impact
  11. Sustaining momentum
  12. Recognizing contributors

How this maps to your situation

  • When rolling out a new email security policy
  • During SOC 2 preparation cycles
  • After a cross-team audit finding
  • When onboarding new app platforms

Before vs. after

Before
Working in silos with limited influence beyond immediate team
After
Recognized across units as the go-to person for control implementation and cross-functional alignment

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: 6-8 hours total, self-paced with downloadable materials for reference

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic compliance courses, this is tailored to practitioners who lead without authority and need to influence across email, apps, and infrastructure teams using actionable control frameworks.

Frequently asked

Is this focused on technical implementation or executive overview?
It's for technical practitioners who lead cross-functionally without formal authority , focused on actionable control application.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me lead teams I don't formally manage?
Yes , it's built for influencing peers across IT, security, and compliance using shared control language and documented coordination paths.
$199 one-time. 6-8 hours total, self-paced with downloadable materials for reference.

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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