A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering CIS Controls for Senior DevOps Engineers
Build deeper command of cybersecurity frameworks from the ground up
$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.
Struggling to align DevOps velocity with compliance benchmarks?
The situation this course is for
Many DevOps leads face pressure to deliver fast while meeting rigid security frameworks, but without formal training on how controls map to infrastructure as code. This leads to rework, audit friction, and last-minute configuration changes.
Who this is for
Senior DevOps Engineers in regulated financial environments who own or influence secure configuration baselines
Who this is not for
Junior sysadmins, developers without infrastructure ownership, or strategy-only practitioners
What you walk away with
- Map all 20 CIS Controls to specific technical configurations in AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Automate benchmark enforcement in Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation templates
- Produce audit-ready control documentation in under two hours per system
- Lead internal reviews with confidence using official CIS rationale and scoring guidance
- Anticipate control updates before they impact deployment pipelines
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to CIS Controls and DevOps Alignment
Establish the foundation of CIS Controls and their application in modern DevOps workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- History of CIS Benchmarks
- Role of DevOps in security compliance
- Understanding v8 updates
- Mapping controls to IaC
- Identifying high-impact controls
- Integrating with CI/CD
- Common misconfigurations
- Vendor tool alignment
- Control prioritization
- Benchmark scoring system
- Cross-platform applicability
- Getting started checklist
Module 2. Inventory and Control Management
Learn how to maintain accurate, automated asset inventories that satisfy Control 1 requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Automated device discovery
- Dynamic tagging strategies
- Cloud resource tracking
- Orphaned resource detection
- CMDB integration
- Real-time inventory updates
- API-based monitoring
- Exclusion management
- Ownership assignment
- Inventory audit trails
- Cross-account visibility
- Inventory compliance reporting
Module 3. Secure Configuration for Hardware and Software
Implement CIS-recommended settings across operating systems, containers, and services.
12 chapters in this module
- Hardening Linux servers
- Windows baseline policies
- Container image standards
- Package management security
- Uninstalling unnecessary software
- Secure boot configuration
- Firmware update policies
- Patch management cadence
- Configuration drift detection
- Automated remediation
- Golden image creation
- Compliance as code
Module 4. Continuous Vulnerability Management
Deploy proactive scanning and remediation workflows aligned with Control 4.
12 chapters in this module
- Vulnerability scanning frequency
- Internal vs external scans
- CVSS scoring interpretation
- Prioritization by exploitability
- Automated ticketing
- Scan coverage validation
- False positive reduction
- Patch deployment windows
- Zero-day response planning
- Reporting to security teams
- Integration with Jira
- Remediation SLAs
Module 5. Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges
Enforce least privilege and session management for elevated access.
12 chapters in this module
- Privileged account inventory
- Just-in-time access
- Session recording
- Password vault integration
- Break-glass procedures
- Time-limited permissions
- Role-based access control
- Sudo policy enforcement
- Admin activity logging
- Privilege escalation workflows
- Multi-cloud admin standards
- Emergency access audits
Module 6. Secure Configuration of Network Devices
Apply CIS guidelines to firewalls, switches, and routers in hybrid networks.
12 chapters in this module
- Firewall rule standardization
- Router configuration hardening
- Switch port security
- Network segmentation design
- ACL management
- Change control for network configs
- Logging network events
- DNS security settings
- NTP configuration
- Remote access policies
- DDoS protection alignment
- Network config versioning
Module 7. Boundary Defense and Network Monitoring
Implement layered network defenses per CIS Controls 9 and 11.
12 chapters in this module
- Intrusion detection systems
- Firewall logging standards
- IPS rule tuning
- NetFlow analysis
- Network segmentation
- Perimeter access controls
- Demilitarized zone design
- Proxy server configuration
- DNS filtering
- Encrypted traffic monitoring
- Threat intelligence feeds
- Automated alerting
Module 8. Malware Defense and Endpoint Protection
Deploy and manage endpoint security tools aligned with Control 12.
12 chapters in this module
- Antivirus policy standards
- EDR solution selection
- Signature update frequency
- Behavioral analysis
- Quarantine workflows
- File integrity monitoring
- Application whitelisting
- Email attachment scanning
- Removable media controls
- Endpoint logging
- Centralized console management
- Incident response integration
Module 9. Data Protection and Encryption
Ensure compliance with data security controls across storage and transit.
12 chapters in this module
- Data classification framework
- Encryption at rest
- TLS configuration
- Key management practices
- DLP policy design
- Backup encryption
- Database activity monitoring
- Tokenization strategies
- Access logging for PII
- Data retention alignment
- Cloud storage encryption
- Audit trail preservation
Module 10. Audit Log Management and Monitoring
Centralize and secure logging to meet CIS Control 8 requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Log retention policies
- Centralized logging architecture
- Winevent forwarding
- SIEM integration
- Log integrity verification
- Time synchronization
- Retention compliance
- Searchable log archives
- Alert thresholds
- User behavior analytics
- Cross-system correlation
- Regulatory audit readiness
Module 11. Security Awareness and Phishing Defense
Integrate user-focused controls into technical frameworks.
12 chapters in this module
- Phishing simulation frequency
- Security training cadence
- Password policy enforcement
- MFA adoption tracking
- Incident reporting workflows
- Breach response drills
- Remote work security
- Mobile device policies
- Physical security basics
- Social engineering testing
- User feedback channels
- Compliance certification tracking
Module 12. Implementation Playbook and Real-World Scenarios
Apply all controls to realistic financial services infrastructure.
12 chapters in this module
- Onboarding checklist
- Cloud landing zone setup
- CI/CD pipeline hardening
- Kubernetes baseline
- Database configuration guide
- Hybrid network diagram
- Incident response plan
- Vendor assessment template
- Internal audit workflow
- Control mapping spreadsheet
- Executive summary report
- Maintenance and review schedule
How this maps to your situation
- DevOps engineers in financial services
- Hybrid cloud environments
- Regulated infrastructure teams
- Compliance-facing technical roles
Before vs. after
Before
Spending extra cycles translating compliance requirements into working configurations.
After
Confidently deploying systems that meet CIS Controls out of the gate.
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 completion over 6-8 weeks with full implementation support.
If nothing changes
Without structured command of CIS Controls, teams risk repeated audit findings, configuration drift, and security incidents that could have been prevented with standardized baselines.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program focuses specifically on DevOps implementation of CIS Controls , not policy writing or auditor training. No other course maps controls line-by-line to infrastructure as code and cloud deployment patterns.
Frequently asked
Is this course relevant if I'm not in a security role?
Yes , this course is designed for DevOps engineers who implement secure configurations, not just compliance auditors.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does it cover cloud platforms?
Yes , includes implementation guidance for AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion over 6-8 weeks with full implementation support..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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