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What are CIS Controls v8 (CIS 18)

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The Center for Internet Security (CIS) officially launched version 8 of the CIS Controls In May 2021. This release represents a comprehensive revision of the CIS Controls (v7) and contains updated and simplified guidelines to help defend organisation's security posture.

The CIS controls are a great way to adopt the industry best practices for data security and a great way to begin to prepare for other compliance efforts that may be in the pipeline for your organisation. 

The new CIS 18 controls are:-

  1. Inventory and Control of Enterprise Assets
  2. Inventory and Control of Software Assets
  3. Data Protection
  4. Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software
  5. Account Management
  6. Access Control Management
  7. Continuous Vulnerability Management
  8. Audit Log Management
  9. Email and Web Browser Protections
  10. Malware Defenses
  11. Data Recovery
  12. Network Infrastructure Management
  13. Network Monitoring and Defense
  14. Security Awareness and Skills Training
  15. Service Provider Management
  16. Application Software Security
  17. Incident Response Management
  18. Penetration Testing
    19. ...more
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