CIS Controls Automation with SigmaSRC

Implement and maintain CIS Critical Security Controls with AI-powered automation. SigmaSRC maps controls to all 18 CIS Controls v8, enforces CIS Benchmarks across your endpoints, and provides continuous hardening verification.

Understanding CIS Controls

What are CIS Controls?

The CIS Critical Security Controls (formerly SANS Top 20) are a prioritized set of actions developed by the Center for Internet Security to defend against the most common cyber attacks. Version 8 includes 18 controls organized by security function.

Implementation Groups

Group Target Controls
IG1 Basic cyber hygiene 56 safeguards
IG2 Expanded controls 74 additional safeguards
IG3 Advanced controls 23 additional safeguards

CIS Benchmarks

CIS Benchmarks are secure configuration guidelines for:

  • Operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS)
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Applications and databases
  • Network devices

The 18 CIS Controls v8

Basic Controls (IG1)

  1. Inventory of Enterprise Assets - Know what's on your network
  2. Inventory of Software Assets - Track installed software
  3. Data Protection - Classify and protect sensitive data
  4. Secure Configuration - Establish secure baselines
  5. Account Management - Control user accounts
  6. Access Control Management - Implement least privilege

Foundational Controls (IG2)

  1. Continuous Vulnerability Management - Find and fix vulnerabilities
  2. Audit Log Management - Collect and retain logs
  3. Email and Web Browser Protections - Secure common attack vectors
  4. Malware Defenses - Prevent and detect malware
  5. Data Recovery - Ensure backup and recovery
  6. Network Infrastructure Management - Secure network devices
  7. Network Monitoring and Defense - Detect threats
  8. Security Awareness and Training - Train users

Organizational Controls (IG3)

  1. Service Provider Management - Manage third-party risk
  2. Application Software Security - Secure applications
  3. Incident Response Management - Prepare for incidents
  4. Penetration Testing - Test your defenses

How SigmaSRC Automates CIS

Control Implementation

Control SigmaSRC Capability
Asset Inventory Automated discovery, tracking
Software Inventory Application monitoring
Data Protection Classification, encryption
Secure Configuration Benchmark enforcement
Account Management User lifecycle management
Access Control RBAC, privilege monitoring
Vulnerability Management Scanning, patching
Audit Logging Collection, retention
Malware Defense AV verification

CIS Benchmarks Enforcement

SigmaSRC enforces CIS Benchmarks for:

Operating Systems

  • Windows 10/11
  • Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
  • Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, Debian
  • macOS

Continuous Hardening

  • Baseline configuration deployment
  • Drift detection and alerting
  • Automated remediation
  • Compliance reporting

Related Compliance Frameworks

CIS Controls provide technical foundations that map to all major frameworks:

  • NIST 800-171 - CIS provides implementation guidance for NIST controls
  • SOC 2 - CIS hardening supports Trust Services Criteria
  • ISO 27001 - CIS benchmarks implement Annex A controls
  • HIPAA - CIS hardens systems containing PHI
  • HITRUST CSF - CIS integrated into HITRUST requirements
  • PCI-DSS - CIS configurations meet PCI technical requirements

The SigmaSRC Platform uses CIS Benchmarks as the technical foundation for all compliance frameworks.

Industries Using CIS Controls

CIS Controls apply to every industry as baseline security:

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CIS Resources

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