The Center for Internet Security (CIS) is a nonprofit organization made up of a community of IT professionals working to define best practices companies can use to secure their IT systems and protect data from cyberattacks. The benchmarks and controls outlined by CIS serve as a roadmap organizations can follow to add a stronger layer of security than what is already built into their apps, mobile devices, operating systems, and more.
When your company aligns with CIS Benchmarks and Controls (and stays aligned through regular updates), the likelihood of hackers, phishers and ransomware attackers accessing your data is reduced to nearly zero. CIS Benchmarks are based on NIST SP 800-53, mirroring the lion’s share of controls the government uses to lock down their systems. It is the smartest choice you can make for your organization’s cybersecurity.