A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering CIS Controls for Development Engineers in High-Compliance Environments
Build bulletproof security into your code with command of the framework security teams rely on
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
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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.
Engineers spending cycles reworking code due to late-stage security findings
The situation this course is for
Development teams face repeated friction when code fails security gates because foundational controls weren't embedded early. This creates rework, delays, and strained cross-team dynamics.
Who this is for
Development Engineer working in regulated or security-conscious environments who needs to ship compliant code without handoffs or revisions
Who this is not for
Managers looking for team-wide compliance training or auditors seeking control interpretation guides
What you walk away with
- Implement CIS Controls 1, 4, and 9 directly in development pipelines
- Produce design documentation that satisfies security reviewers on first submission
- Justify control exclusions or substitutions with framework-backed reasoning
- Navigate the full CIS Controls framework cold, knowing which controls apply and why
- Build repeatable, auditable control implementation templates for reuse across projects
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding the CIS Controls Framework
Establish foundational knowledge of the CIS Controls structure, control families, and implementation priorities based on critical security outcomes.
12 chapters in this module
- What the CIS Controls are and why they matter
- Control tiers and their intended environments
- Mapping controls to real-world threats
- How CIS compares to NIST CSF and ISO 27001
- The role of implementation groups (IGs)
- Control specificity vs. framework abstraction
- Latest updates in CIS v8
- Control maturity levels
- Common misconceptions about scope
- How auditors use the controls
- Integration with development security gates
- Framework navigation exercise
Module 2. Control 1: Inventory and Control of Enterprise Assets
Master how to maintain accurate, automated inventories of hardware and software assets as the foundation of security assurance.
12 chapters in this module
- Why asset inventory prevents breaches
- Automated discovery methods
- Maintaining continuous visibility
- Handling virtual and cloud assets
- Integration with configuration management
- Version tracking for software
- Decommissioning workflows
- Handling shadow IT
- Asset tagging standards
- Mapping to development environments
- Audit evidence requirements
- Implementation checklist
Module 3. Control 2: Inventory and Control of Software Assets
Implement precise software inventory tracking and enforce authorized software policies within development pipelines.
12 chapters in this module
- Software inventory vs. hardware inventory
- Automated software discovery tools
- Software approval workflows
- Whitelisting implementation
- Handling open-source dependencies
- Tracking SaaS applications
- Version control integration
- Detecting unauthorized software
- Patch status tracking
- Integration with SBOMs
- Audit trail setup
- Developer policy exceptions
Module 4. Control 3: Data Protection
Apply encryption, classification, and access controls to sensitive data across development and test environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying regulated data types
- Data classification frameworks
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Key management best practices
- Data retention policies
- Masking data in non-production
- Access control enforcement
- Logging access attempts
- Third-party data sharing risks
- Audit logging requirements
- Developer access governance
- Implementation roadmap
Module 5. Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software
Enforce secure baseline configurations for systems and software through automated checks in CI/CD.
12 chapters in this module
- Why secure configuration prevents exploitation
- CIS Benchmarks explained
- Hardening Linux systems
- Hardening Windows systems
- Hardening network devices
- Automated configuration scanning
- Integration with IaC
- Remediation workflows
- Handling exceptions
- Developer self-service checking
- Audit evidence packaging
- Control 4.9 and developer access
Module 6. Control 5: Account Management
Implement strong identity and access governance practices tailored to development workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Principle of least privilege
- Role-based access control
- Just-in-time access
- Service account governance
- Multi-factor authentication
- Account review cycles
- Orphaned account detection
- Emergency access procedures
- Developer access workflows
- Integration with IAM systems
- Audit logging for access
- Access revocation automation
Module 7. Control 6: Access Control Management
Design and enforce access controls that align with roles, responsibilities, and security requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining access roles
- Implementing segregation of duties
- Privileged access review
- Remote access controls
- Time-based access
- Access request workflows
- Automated provisioning
- Review automation
- Developer access in test environments
- Integration with directory services
- Audit trail generation
- Access justification documentation
Module 8. Control 7: Continuous Vulnerability Management
Embed automated vulnerability scanning and remediation workflows into development pipelines.
12 chapters in this module
- Vulnerability lifecycle
- Automated scanning tools
- Prioritizing by severity
- Integration with ticketing
- Patch deployment workflows
- Zero-day response
- False positive management
- Developer notification loops
- Remediation SLAs
- Reporting to security teams
- Integration with CI/CD
- Evidence for audits
Module 9. Control 8: Audit Log Management
Configure and maintain comprehensive logging to support security monitoring and incident response.
12 chapters in this module
- Critical systems to log
- Log retention requirements
- Centralized log collection
- Log integrity protection
- Log analysis tools
- Alerting on anomalies
- Developer access logging
- Cloud-native logging
- Correlation across systems
- Avoiding log loss
- Audit readiness
- Implementation best practices
Module 10. Control 9: Email and Web Browser Protections
Apply security configurations to email and web clients used in development environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Why email is a top attack vector
- Browser security settings
- Anti-phishing controls
- URL filtering
- Attachments handling
- Sandboxing web content
- User training integration
- Developer-specific risks
- Integration with endpoint protection
- Policy enforcement
- Audit requirements
- Baseline configuration
Module 11. Integrating Controls into Development Workflows
Embed CIS Controls into CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and deployment processes.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping controls to SDLC phases
- Automated gate checks
- Developer self-service tools
- Integration with Jira and Git
- Security champion roles
- Feedback loop design
- Documentation automation
- Control-specific templates
- Audit evidence packaging
- Cross-team alignment
- Metrics for improvement
- Scaling across teams
Module 12. Implementing a Control-Driven Development Practice
Operationalize CIS Controls mastery into repeatable, defensible development standards.
12 chapters in this module
- Building a control roadmap
- Prioritizing by risk
- Stakeholder alignment
- Documentation standards
- Training developers
- Measuring adoption
- Handling exceptions
- Continuous improvement
- Integration with DevSecOps
- External audit preparation
- Maintaining currency
- Scaling the practice
How this maps to your situation
- Starting a new role with expanded security responsibilities
- Leading a project in a regulated environment
- Responding to audit findings related to development practices
- Improving cross-team collaboration with security and compliance teams
Before vs. after
Before
Spending cycles reworking code due to late-stage security findings and fragmented control understanding
After
Shipping secure, compliant code on time with confidence in control implementation
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 2.5 hours per module, designed to be completed in parallel with active development work.
If nothing changes
Continuing to treat CIS Controls as an audit checklist rather than a development guide leads to recurring rework, strained collaboration with security teams, and missed opportunities to lead secure development initiatives.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance overviews or auditor-focused guides, this course is built specifically for engineers who need to implement controls precisely and defend their decisions with framework fluency.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or conceptual?
It's technical and implementation-focused, designed for engineers who write and deploy code in regulated environments.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I use this if my team doesn't use CIS Controls?
Yes, CIS Controls are widely adopted across industries and provide a concrete framework for securing systems, regardless of your organization's official stance.
$199 one-time. Approximately 2.5 hours per module, designed to be completed in parallel with active development work..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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