A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering CIS Controls for Global Risk Executives
Build repeatable, cross-functional security outcomes that scale across regions and functions.
$199 one-time
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Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 11 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Security frameworks feel inconsistent across regions or business lines
The situation this course is for
Even with strong local practices, global organizations struggle to maintain coherence in security implementation when teams operate independently. This leads to fragmented audit trails, inconsistent risk posture, and leadership doubt about true compliance depth.
Who this is for
Senior risk or security executive leading policy deployment across multiple regions and business units, often bridging technical and governance worlds
Who this is not for
Individual contributors focused only on internal IT hygiene, or practitioners without cross-functional influence
What you walk away with
- Deploy CIS Controls with consistency across regions using standardized implementation playbooks
- Align regional teams under a common security language and expected outcomes
- Produce audit-ready documentation that reflects actual cross-unit deployment
- Lead executive conversations about cyber resilience with framework-backed evidence
- Reduce rework by building repeatable control templates used across business lines
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of CIS Controls
Understand the structure, priority, and evolution of the CIS Critical Security Controls. Learn how top organizations tier implementation based on risk profile and operational scale.
12 chapters in this module
- Overview of CIS Controls v8
- The 18 controls and their mapping
- Implementation groups explained
- Control maturity levels
- Integration with NIST CSF
- Adoption trends in EU institutions
- Linking controls to DORA requirements
- Mapping to NIS2 compliance areas
- Executive reporting baseline
- Common implementation pitfalls
- Cross-regional consistency goals
- Building internal advocacy
Module 2. Governance Alignment
Position CIS Controls as a leadership asset. Align security outcomes with board-level expectations, audit requirements, and strategic risk appetite.
12 chapters in this module
- Framing controls for leadership
- Executive communication cadence
- Integrating with ERM frameworks
- Risk appetite alignment
- Audit preparation workflow
- Documentation ownership model
- Cross-functional sign-off process
- Regulator-readiness checklist
- Policy exception handling
- Stakeholder escalation paths
- Maintaining independence
- Version control strategy
Module 3. Inventory and Control Management
Establish reliable asset and software inventories as the foundation of all downstream security controls. Automate discovery and maintain continuous accuracy.
12 chapters in this module
- Hardware inventory standards
- Software bill of materials
- Cloud workload discovery
- Device ownership registry
- Decommissioning tracking
- Automated reconciliation
- Integration with CMDB
- ServiceNow synchronization
- Jira integration patterns
- Azure AD alignment
- AWS resource tagging
- GCP asset tracking
Module 4. Secure Configuration
Implement standardized baselines for hardware, software, and cloud platforms. Ensure configuration drift is detected and corrected automatically.
12 chapters in this module
- OS configuration benchmarks
- Network device hardening
- Cloud platform baselines
- CIS Benchmarks usage
- Configuration drift detection
- Automated remediation rules
- Change control integration
- Approval workflows
- Golden image management
- Container security config
- Serverless config standards
- Mobile device compliance
Module 5. Access Control
Enforce least privilege and identity lifecycle management across systems. Implement controls for privileged access and role-based permissions.
12 chapters in this module
- User provisioning workflow
- Role-based access design
- Privileged account inventory
- Just-in-time access
- Session monitoring
- Multi-factor enforcement
- Identity provider alignment
- Single sign-on integration
- Access review cadence
- Emergency access control
- Shared account policies
- Remote worker access
Module 6. Vulnerability Management
Establish continuous scanning and prioritization. Integrate findings into development and operations workflows for rapid remediation.
12 chapters in this module
- Vulnerability scanning schedule
- Critical asset prioritization
- CVSS scoring application
- Patch deployment workflow
- Zero-day response plan
- Third-party risk tracking
- Software supply chain risks
- SBOM integration
- Remediation SLAs
- DevSecOps handoff
- Ticketing system integration
- Executive reporting metrics
Module 7. Network Defense
Design and maintain secure network architecture. Implement segmentation, firewall rules, and secure remote access.
12 chapters in this module
- Network segmentation design
- Firewall rule management
- Zero trust networking
- VPN usage policies
- Remote access controls
- Encrypted communications
- DNS protection
- Web proxy standards
- Email security gateway
- Cloud network controls
- Microsegmentation use
- Threat telemetry sharing
Module 8. Logging and Monitoring
Implement centralized logging and real-time detection. Ensure logs are secure, complete, and available for investigation.
12 chapters in this module
- Log source inventory
- Centralized log collection
- Retention policy design
- SIEM integration
- Event correlation rules
- Anomaly detection setup
- Incident alerting
- Forensic readiness
- Log integrity protection
- User behavior analytics
- Threat intelligence feeds
- Automated playbook triggers
Module 9. Email and Web Security
Protect against phishing and web-based attacks. Implement filtering, user training, and URL protection.
12 chapters in this module
- Phishing simulation program
- Email filtering deployment
- URL filtering standards
- Domain impersonation detection
- User training frequency
- Report phishing button
- Quarantine review process
- Business email compromise
- Sandboxing deployment
- Brand protection tools
- Web proxy logging
- Browser isolation
Module 10. Endpoint Security
Secure laptops, desktops, and mobile devices. Enforce encryption, anti-malware, and device control policies.
12 chapters in this module
- Full disk encryption
- Anti-malware deployment
- Device control policies
- Mobile device management
- Remote wipe capability
- Host-based firewall
- Application whitelisting
- EDR deployment
- Threat hunting process
- Incident response integration
- Patch compliance
- Secure boot enforcement
Module 11. Application Security
Integrate security into development lifecycle. Implement code review, testing, and secure deployment practices.
12 chapters in this module
- Secure coding standards
- Code review checklist
- SAST tool integration
- DAST testing schedule
- Penetration testing
- API security controls
- Authentication mechanisms
- Input validation rules
- Error handling
- Secure deployment pipeline
- Third-party library review
- Open source risk
Module 12. Implementation Playbook
Apply all controls in context. Customize the framework for your organization’s size, risk, and operational model.
12 chapters in this module
- Organization assessment
- Control prioritization
- Implementation roadmap
- Resource planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Pilot program design
- Scaling strategy
- Metrics and reporting
- Continuous improvement
- Audit preparation
- Executive communication
- Sustainability planning
How this maps to your situation
- After new EU cyber regulations take effect
- When expanding into new regions
- During post-merger integration
- Before external audit cycle
Before vs. after
Before
Security controls vary by region, creating inconsistent audit readiness and leadership doubt
After
CIS Controls deployed uniformly across regions, with clear documentation and executive confidence
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 45, 60 hours total, designed for completion over 6, 8 weeks with weekly modules.
If nothing changes
Without a structured framework, organizations face repeated audit findings, inconsistent security posture, and increased regulatory scrutiny, especially under DORA and NIS2.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program focuses on practical, field-tested deployment of CIS Controls across complex, multinational environments, not just theory or checklists.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or strategic?
It's designed for senior practitioners who bridge strategy and execution, content balances leadership communication with technical implementation detail.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this in regulated sectors?
Yes, modules include mappings to DORA, NIS2, and ISO 27001 for financial, critical infrastructure, and public-sector use.
$199 one-time. Approximately 45, 60 hours total, designed for completion over 6, 8 weeks with weekly modules..
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