A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering CIS Controls for Facilities Specialists
Turn facility operations into influence through structured, standards-aligned control implementation.
$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.
Facility teams often implement controls without shaping them, left out of design conversations despite frontline exposure.
The situation this course is for
The gap isn’t effort, it’s access. Facilities professionals execute policies they didn’t help build, leaving their insights buried. That results in misaligned controls, repeated audit findings, and invisible contributions.
Who this is for
A Facilities Specialist operating at the intersection of physical operations, compliance, and technical control enforcement, seeking greater influence in cross-functional decisions.
Who this is not for
This is not for consultants selling compliance programs, auditors focused on checklists, or executives delegating risk. It’s for practitioners on the ground who want to shape the standards they uphold.
What you walk away with
- Lead vendor review cycles with confidence and structured input
- Translate CIS Controls into facility-specific implementation plans
- Produce audit-ready documentation that anticipates reviewer questions
- Gain recognition as a technical decision partner, not just an executor
- Build repeatable control frameworks that survive team changes
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to CIS Controls in Facility Operations
Establish the role of facilities in the CIS Controls framework, focusing on where physical infrastructure intersects with security baselines.
12 chapters in this module
- What are CIS Controls
- Facility roles in control ownership
- Mapping physical assets to control domains
- Control priority and risk scoring
- Integration with security teams
- Common misalignments to avoid
- Control ownership vs execution
- How facilities fail control design
- Baseline assessment structure
- Documentation expectations
- Vendor input pathways
- Internal escalation triggers
Module 2. CIS Control 1: Inventory and Control of Hardware Assets
Implement rigorous asset tracking tailored to facility environments, including edge devices, building systems, and comms hardware.
12 chapters in this module
- Hardware asset definition
- Facility-specific device categories
- Onboarding new hardware
- Decommissioning workflows
- Physical location tracking
- Integration with CMDB
- Asset tagging standards
- Ownership assignment rules
- Remote site considerations
- Audit trail requirements
- Sighting unapproved devices
- Reporting structure alignment
Module 3. CIS Control 2: Inventory and Control of Software Assets
Manage software across building systems, security platforms, and embedded controllers with compliance in mind.
12 chapters in this module
- Software in physical systems
- License tracking for facility tools
- Approved software lists
- Patch frequency standards
- Shadow software detection
- Embedded system updates
- Firewall rule alignment
- Change control integration
- Vulnerability linkage
- Inventory automation tools
- Third-party software oversight
- End-of-life planning
Module 4. CIS Control 3: Data Protection
Secure sensitive data generated by access systems, environmental sensors, and facility logs.
12 chapters in this module
- Data types in facilities
- Access control system data
- Video surveillance retention
- Environmental monitoring logs
- Data classification levels
- Encryption standards
- Data flow mapping
- Retention policies
- De-identification methods
- Third-party data sharing
- Breach reporting triggers
- Incident response integration
Module 5. CIS Control 4: Secure Configuration for Hardware and Software
Apply secure baselines to building automation, access systems, and networked facility devices.
12 chapters in this module
- Secure configuration principles
- Hardening facility systems
- Default password changes
- Unnecessary services disabled
- Remote access controls
- Secure firmware updates
- Configuration drift detection
- Change approval workflows
- Vendor configuration reviews
- Baseline documentation
- Configuration templates
- Audit verification steps
Module 6. CIS Control 5: Account Management
Manage physical and logical access accounts with oversight and least privilege.
12 chapters in this module
- User account types
- Facility access provisioning
- Privileged account tracking
- Access reviews
- Termination workflows
- Shared account policies
- Role-based access control
- Escalated access rules
- Remote access approvals
- Multi-factor for physical systems
- Account naming standards
- Audit logging requirements
Module 7. CIS Control 6: Access Control Management
Implement least privilege and segmentation in physical and logical access systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Principle of least privilege
- Role-based access design
- Physical access zones
- Logical vs physical access
- Access request workflows
- Approval hierarchies
- Temporary access rules
- Access revocation timing
- Cross-department coordination
- Audit trail integration
- Exception handling
- Access review frequency
Module 8. CIS Control 7: Continuous Vulnerability Management
Detect and address vulnerabilities in facility systems with speed and precision.
12 chapters in this module
- Vulnerability scanning scope
- Facility system coverage
- Scan frequency standards
- Patch validation steps
- Risk-based prioritization
- Zero-day response
- Vendor patch coordination
- False positive reduction
- Remediation tracking
- Reporting to security teams
- Escalation procedures
- Post-remediation review
Module 9. CIS Control 8: Audit Log Management
Ensure facility systems generate meaningful, usable logs for security and compliance.
12 chapters in this module
- Log sources in facilities
- Log retention policies
- Log centralization methods
- Event correlation
- Log review frequency
- Anomaly detection
- Access to log systems
- Log integrity protection
- Third-party log access
- SIEM integration
- Log audit preparation
- Common log gaps
Module 10. CIS Control 9: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges
Secure and monitor admin access to facility systems and interfaces.
12 chapters in this module
- Admin account types
- Privilege justification
- Time-limited access
- Break-glass procedures
- Session monitoring
- Command logging
- MFA for admin access
- Vendor admin oversight
- Proxy access management
- Privilege creep detection
- Regular review schedule
- Escalation path clarity
Module 11. CIS Control 10: Secure Configuration for Network Devices
Align facility network configurations with CIS baselines for firewalls, routers, and switches.
12 chapters in this module
- Network segmentation principles
- Firewall rule reviews
- Router hardening
- Switch security settings
- Network access control
- Remote access security
- Change management integration
- Configuration backups
- Default service removal
- Network monitoring rules
- Vulnerability scanning
- Vendor configuration audits
Module 12. Integrating CIS Controls into Facility Workflows
Embed control ownership into daily operations, vendor management, and strategic planning.
12 chapters in this module
- Workflow integration methods
- Vendor onboarding alignment
- Procurement checklist
- Contract language templates
- Stakeholder communication
- Executive briefing prep
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Training delivery
- Continuous improvement
- Metrics that matter
- Lessons from peer orgs
- Scaling beyond one site
How this maps to your situation
- Onboarding new facility systems with built-in compliance
- Responding to security audit findings
- Evaluating facility technology vendors
- Leading post-incident reviews with security teams
Before vs. after
Before
Implementing controls designed by others, reacting to audit requests, and explaining facility risks after incidents.
After
Shaping control design upfront, leading vendor discussions, and being the first call when security intersects with operations.
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 3-4 hours per module, designed for completion within a single quarter.
If nothing changes
Continuing without structured control ownership means staying reactive , missing chances to influence decisions, justify budgets, or gain recognition for risk reduction work.
How this compares to the alternatives
Generic compliance courses teach policy theory. This course delivers facility-specific implementation patterns, vendor negotiation scripts, and audit-ready documentation , all grounded in CIS Controls.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical enough for hands-on facility teams?
Yes. Every module includes actionable checklists, configuration examples, and facility-specific scenarios.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does this cover other frameworks like ISO 27001 or NIST CSF?
Only where they align with CIS Controls. The focus is on practical implementation using CIS as the anchor.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed for completion within a single quarter..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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144 chapters·
Hand-built playbook included·
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