A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering CIS Controls for Cloud and Data Engineering Consultants
A structured path to full command of cybersecurity framework implementation in complex data environments
$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.
Spending too much time translating generic controls into working cloud data configurations?
The situation this course is for
Most engineers apply CIS Controls reactively, leading to configuration drift, audit rework, and misaligned hardening efforts across cloud layers.
Who this is for
Senior cloud and data engineers who implement security frameworks in production environments but lack structured, executable guidance for CIS Controls
Who this is not for
Individuals seeking certification prep or entry-level cybersecurity training
What you walk away with
- Map CIS Controls directly to cloud infrastructure configurations (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Automate control validation across data engineering pipelines
- Produce audit-ready configuration reports with framework traceability
- Respond confidently to security review findings with documented control alignment
- Design hardened data platforms using CIS benchmark patterns
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to CIS Controls in Cloud Environments
Establish foundational knowledge of the CIS Controls framework with emphasis on cloud-specific application and data layer relevance.
12 chapters in this module
- What are the CIS Controls
- Structure of CIS Controls v8
- Control groups overview
- Relevance to cloud data engineering
- Mapping to NIST CSF
- Relationship to ISO 27001
- Benchmarking maturity levels
- Common implementation pitfalls
- Cloud provider alignment
- Data-centric control focus
- Framework evolution trends
- Getting started with assessment
Module 2. Inventory and Asset Management for Data Platforms
Master Control 1 by tracking and securing data infrastructure components across environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Asset inventory requirements
- Cloud resource tagging standards
- Automated discovery tools
- Data store classification
- Orphaned resource identification
- CMDB integration
- Cloud configuration baselines
- Virtual machine tracking
- Container inventory methods
- Serverless function logging
- Third-party SaaS inventory
- Data pipeline component mapping
Module 3. Secure Configuration of Cloud Infrastructure
Implement Control 2 with hardened settings across cloud platforms and data systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Cloud image hardening
- Instance configuration templates
- Secure boot settings
- Encryption defaults
- Management interface lockdown
- OS baseline standards
- Data engine configuration
- Firewall rule standardization
- Cloud storage settings
- Database engine settings
- Secrets management integration
- Configuration drift detection
Module 4. Continuous Vulnerability Management
Apply Control 7 to identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities in data infrastructure.
12 chapters in this module
- Vulnerability scanning frequency
- Cloud-native scanner tools
- Patch management cadence
- Criticality scoring methods
- Automated ticketing workflows
- Zero-day response planning
- Cloud workload patching
- Container image scanning
- Data platform dependencies
- Third-party library auditing
- Reporting remediation status
- Integration with CI/CD
Module 5. Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges
Implement Control 4 to secure access across cloud and data engineering systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Privileged account inventory
- Just-in-time access design
- Multi-factor enforcement
- Break-glass account policies
- Session monitoring setup
- Privilege revocation triggers
- Role-based access control
- Data platform admin roles
- Cloud console access logs
- Emergency access workflow
- Access review automation
- Credential rotation policies
Module 6. Secure Authentication and Identity Management
Enforce Control 8 using robust identity practices across cloud and data platforms.
12 chapters in this module
- Single sign-on implementation
- Conditional access policies
- Identity provider integration
- Service account best practices
- Federation setup
- API key management
- Short-lived credential use
- Identity lifecycle management
- Cloud IAM roles
- Data platform access controls
- Privileged identity monitoring
- Identity audit trail retention
Module 7. Email and Web Browser Defense Configuration
Apply Control 9 to protect endpoints accessing cloud data systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Browser security settings
- Email filtering standards
- Link scanning protocols
- Phishing simulation setup
- DNS filtering services
- Certificate validation enforcement
- Web proxy configuration
- Endpoint detection for browsing
- Tab isolation policies
- Extension control management
- Safe search enforcement
- User training integration
Module 8. Malware Defense and Endpoint Protection
Implement Control 10 with cloud-aware endpoint security solutions.
12 chapters in this module
- Endpoint detection tools
- Cloud workload protection
- Antivirus configuration
- Behavioral monitoring setup
- Ransomware response plan
- Quarantine workflows
- Threat intelligence feeds
- Automated malware analysis
- Data pipeline scanning
- Container threat detection
- Log integration with SIEM
- Incident alert thresholds
Module 9. Data Protection and Encryption Management
Execute Control 13 to secure data at rest and in transit across systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Data classification schema
- Encryption key inventory
- TLS enforcement policies
- At-rest encryption standards
- Cloud KMS integration
- Database encryption setup
- Data masking patterns
- Tokenization implementation
- Data loss prevention rules
- Backup encryption methods
- Access logging for sensitive data
- Data export controls
Module 10. Boundary Defense and Network Security
Deploy Control 12 to secure network perimeters and segmentation in cloud environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Firewall rule standardization
- Microsegmentation design
- Network access control
- DDoS protection setup
- Cloud network security groups
- VPC configuration standards
- Transit gateway rules
- DNS security protocols
- Traffic inspection points
- Ingress egress filtering
- Secure remote access
- Zero trust network principles
Module 11. Incident Response Planning and Drills
Build Control 18 capabilities with actionable incident response in data environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident playbooks creation
- Data breach response steps
- Cloud logging setup
- Forensic data preservation
- Notification workflows
- Containment procedures
- Tabletop exercise design
- Post-mortem process
- Legal hold coordination
- Regulator communication
- Data pipeline rollback
- Stakeholder messaging
Module 12. Measurement and Metrics for Continuous Improvement
Use Control 18 to track and improve CIS Controls implementation over time.
12 chapters in this module
- Control effectiveness metrics
- Automated compliance scoring
- Dashboard creation
- Executive reporting templates
- Gap tracking methods
- Remediation velocity metrics
- Audit readiness scoring
- Configuration drift alerts
- Framework maturity assessment
- Third-party audit alignment
- Continuous monitoring setup
- Annual review planning
How this maps to your situation
- New cloud migration requiring CIS Controls alignment
- Audit preparation with framework traceability needs
- Data platform hardening initiative
- Post-compromise security review
Before vs. after
Before
Spending extra hours translating broad controls into cloud-specific configurations with no standardized approach
After
Implementing CIS Controls efficiently across data platforms with reusable templates and clear mapping
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 engineers to apply concepts directly to current projects
If nothing changes
Continuing with ad-hoc control implementation increases audit exposure, configuration drift, and rework cycles across cloud data environments
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this delivers cloud-specific, executable guidance for CIS Controls with real-world data engineering examples and automation patterns
Frequently asked
Is this course focused on certification exam prep?
No. This course is designed for practitioners implementing the CIS Controls in production environments, not exam preparation.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this to AWS, Azure, and GCP environments?
Yes. The course includes implementation patterns specific to all three major cloud providers with configuration examples.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for engineers to apply concepts directly to current 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·
Account access within 24 hours