A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering CIS Controls for Senior Solutions Engineers
Expand your technical authority and drive security-first outcomes across enterprise engagements
$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.
Enterprise buyers now expect security architecture to be led by technical practitioners, not just approved by compliance teams.
The situation this course is for
Solutions engineers are being asked to do more than connect features to needs, they must now own the security posture of proposed implementations. Without a structured command of control frameworks, even senior engineers defer to specialists, losing influence on critical design decisions.
Who this is for
Senior technical pre-sales professionals in enterprise SaaS who influence solution architecture and security alignment but lack formal control framework mastery
Who this is not for
Junior engineers, post-sales implementers, or those focused solely on non-security aspects of deployment
What you walk away with
- Lead CIS Controls implementation planning with confidence
- Define secure-by-default configurations that become organizational standards
- Anticipate auditor and client security questions with documented mappings
- Reduce solution redesign cycles by integrating controls earlier
- Position yourself as the internal expert for security-aligned architecture
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to CIS Controls and enterprise relevance
Understand the evolution, structure, and business impact of the CIS Controls framework in modern enterprise environments.
12 chapters in this module
- What are CIS Controls
- Version history and updates
- Enterprise adoption trends
- Mapping to sales cycles
- Role of solutions engineers
- Security posture benchmarks
- Control tiers explained
- Implementation timelines
- Vendor alignment patterns
- Client readiness assessment
- Risk-based prioritization
- Stakeholder mapping
Module 2. CIS Controls Implementation and architecture alignment
Learn how to embed CIS Controls into solution design and architecture reviews.
12 chapters in this module
- Architecture decision points
- Secure configuration baselines
- Integration with cloud platforms
- Automation opportunities
- DevOps compatibility
- Identity and access mapping
- Network security alignment
- Data protection integration
- Monitoring requirements
- Patch management rules
- Change control processes
- Design review checklists
Module 3. Control 1 inventory and management
Master asset discovery, classification, and ownership enforcement.
12 chapters in this module
- Hardware inventory methods
- Software inventory tracking
- Cloud resource tagging
- Ownership assignment rules
- Lifecycle tracking
- Decommissioning protocols
- Automated discovery tools
- Cloud account mapping
- Virtual asset tracking
- Container inventory
- Shadow IT detection
- Reconciliation processes
Module 4. Control 2 secure configuration
Enforce hardened settings across systems and applications.
12 chapters in this module
- Baseline configuration standards
- OS hardening techniques
- Application settings
- Cloud platform defaults
- Automated compliance scanning
- Configuration drift detection
- Golden image creation
- Patch level enforcement
- Secure boot requirements
- Firmware validation
- Container image security
- Remediation workflows
Module 5. Control 3 continuous monitoring
Implement real-time visibility and alerting.
12 chapters in this module
- Log collection standards
- SIEM integration
- Event correlation rules
- Threshold tuning
- Alert fatigue reduction
- Incident triage workflows
- Endpoint monitoring
- Cloud activity tracking
- User behavior analytics
- Network flow analysis
- Anomaly detection
- Reporting cadence
Module 6. Control 4 access control
Enforce least privilege and role-based access.
12 chapters in this module
- User provisioning standards
- Role definition
- Privileged access management
- Just in time access
- Access review cycles
- Segregation of duties
- Multi factor authentication
- Service account controls
- Password policies
- Session timeouts
- Access revocation
- Emergency access procedures
Module 7. Control 5 secure network architecture
Design resilient, segmented, and defensible network environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Network segmentation models
- Firewall rule standards
- Micro segmentation
- Cloud VPC design
- DMZ architecture
- Remote access security
- DNS protection
- Email security controls
- Web proxy standards
- API security gateways
- Zero trust integration
- Network monitoring
Module 8. Control 6 boundary defense
Protect network perimeters and edge devices.
12 chapters in this module
- Firewall configuration
- Router hardening
- Edge device management
- DDoS protection
- Intrusion prevention
- Content filtering
- Email gateway controls
- Web application firewalls
- DNS security
- Cloud edge security
- Remote access hardening
- VPN security standards
Module 9. Control 7 malware defense
Implement layered anti-malware strategies.
12 chapters in this module
- Endpoint protection platforms
- Signature based detection
- Behavioral analysis
- Sandboxing integration
- Email attachment scanning
- Web download controls
- Mobile device protection
- Patch cadence alignment
- Exploit prevention
- Ransomware defenses
- Incident response integration
- Threat intelligence feeds
Module 10. Control 8 vulnerability management
Establish continuous scanning and remediation.
12 chapters in this module
- Vulnerability scanning tools
- Scan frequency standards
- Criticality rating
- Patch management
- Zero day response
- Third party risk
- Cloud vulnerability tools
- Container scanning
- Remediation SLAs
- Executive reporting
- Risk acceptance workflow
- Automated patching
Module 11. Control 9 incident response
Prepare for and manage security events effectively.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident response plan
- Team roles and responsibilities
- Detection and analysis
- Containment procedures
- Eradication steps
- Recovery workflows
- Forensics collection
- Legal and regulatory considerations
- Communication plan
- Post incident review
- Tabletop exercises
- Playbook maintenance
Module 12. Control 10 log management and retention
Ensure complete, secure, and accessible logging.
12 chapters in this module
- Log format standards
- Centralized collection
- Retention periods
- Encryption requirements
- Access controls
- Immutable storage
- Chain of custody
- Audit readiness
- Search and retrieval
- Correlation with events
- Legal hold procedures
- Log integrity verification
How this maps to your situation
- Enterprise pre-sales engagements
- Security architecture reviews
- Client audit preparation
- Internal control alignment
Before vs. after
Before
Participating in security discussions without structured control knowledge.
After
Leading security architecture decisions and setting control standards in enterprise engagements.
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 working professionals.
If nothing changes
Continuing to defer on control decisions risks losing influence to compliance specialists and missing opportunities to shape secure, competitive solutions.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program is tailored to technical pre-sales roles and focuses on actionable control implementation, not theoretical frameworks.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Senior Solutions Engineers and technical pre-sales professionals who shape enterprise platform implementations and want to lead on security controls.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I receive a certification?
No , this course builds practical mastery of CIS Controls application, not exam preparation.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for working professionals..
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