Consensus-developed secure configuration guidelines for hardening.
Develop and update secure configuration guidelines for 25+ technology families.
Prescriptive, prioritized, and simplified set of cybersecurity best practices.
Refine and verify best practices, related guidance, and mappings.
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Membership combines and automates the CIS Benchmarks, CIS Controls, and CIS-CAT Pro into a powerful and time-saving cybersecurity resource.
CIS-CAT Pro enables users to assess conformance to best practices and improve compliance scores over time.
Consensus-based Guidelines
CIS Benchmarks and CIS Controls are consensus-based guides curated by security practitioners focused on performance, not profit.
Objective Standards
Our security best practices are referenced global standards verified by an objective, volunteer community of cyber experts.
Secure Online Experience
CIS is an independent, non-profit organization with a mission to provide a secure online experience for all.
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