CIS Controls Compliance Guide

The CIS Controls are a prioritized set of 18 actions that help improve enterprise cyber defenses. By focusing on the most crucial actions, the CIS Controls ensure an effective approach to cybersecurity. Developed by experts, they cover everything from threat detection and prevention to response, reducing risk and improving compliance. The Center for Internet Security (CIS) now leads the management and updates of these controls. This collaborative approach involves contributions from cybersecurity experts globally, ensuring that the controls reflect the latest threats and mitigation strategies.

Layer One Visibility and CIS Controls

Layer One visibility is crucial for CIS Control compliance as it ensures accurate identification of all network hardware assets. Traditional security solutions may fail to detect certain device characteristics, leading to incorrect identification or undetected devices, which undermines cybersecurity efforts. With complete asset visibility, enterprises benefit from informed decision making, enhanced control, faster incident detection, effective mitigation, and comprehensive incident reporting. This visibility complements existing solutions and supports many of the CIS Controls.