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The CIS18 critical security controls is a comprehensive set of instructions and measures released by The Center for Internet Security. Controls are designed to fix and prevent common vulnerabilities and to offer organizations a structured way to strengthen their security.
The CIS18 critical security controls cover the different fields of cyber security, including vulnerability management, secure configuration, access control, incident management and more. It is a comprehensive set of instructions and measures released by The Center for Internet Security. The controls are designed to fix and prevent common vulnerabilities and to offer organizations a structured way to strengthen their security.
The CIS18 controls were formerly known as the SANS Critical Security Controls (SANS Top 20), and the current version 8.1 is updated to align with the evolving industry standards and cyber security threats. The controls are a prescriptive, prioritized, and simplified set of best practices that any organization can use to strengthen their security measures.
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Protect recovery data with equivalent controls to the original data. Reference encryption or data
separation, based on requirements.








Establish and maintain an isolated instance of recovery data. Example implementations include,
version controlling backup destinations through offline, cloud, or off-site systems or services.












Test backup recovery quarterly, or more frequently, for a sampling of in-scope enterprise assets.








Ensure network infrastructure is kept up-to-date. Example implementations include running the latest
stable release of software and/or using currently supported network as a service (NaaS) offerings.
Review software versions monthly, or more frequently, to verify software support.












Design and maintain a secure network architecture. A secure network architecture must address
segmentation, least privilege, and availability, at a minimum. Example implementations may include
documentation, policy, and design components.












Securely manage network infrastructure. Example implementations include version-controlled-
infrastructure-as-code, and the use of secure network protocols, such as SSH and HTTPS.












Establish and maintain architecture diagram(s) and/or other network system documentation. Review
and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact
this Safeguard.
















Centralize network AAA.




Use secure network management and communication protocols (e.g., 802.1X, Wi-Fi Protected Access
2 (WPA2) Enterprise or greater).












Require users to authenticate to enterprise-managed VPN and authentication services prior to
accessing enterprise resources on end-user devices.












Establish and maintain dedicated computing resources, either physically or logically separated, for
all administrative tasks or tasks requiring administrative access. The computing resources should be
segmented from the enterprise’s primary network and not be allowed internet access.












Centralize security event alerting across enterprise assets for log correlation and analysis. Best
practice implementation requires the use of a SIEM, which includes vendor-defined event correlation
alerts. A log analytics platform configured with security-relevant correlation alerts also satisfies
this Safeguard.
















Deploy a host-based intrusion detection solution on enterprise assets, where appropriate and/
or supported.




Deploy a network intrusion detection solution on enterprise assets, where appropriate. Example
implementations include the use of a Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS) or equivalent cloud
service provider (CSP) service.




Perform traffic filtering between network segments, where appropriate.












Manage access control for assets remotely connecting to enterprise resources. Determine amount of
access to enterprise resources based on: up-to-date anti-malware software installed, configuration
compliance with the enterprise’s secure configuration process, and ensuring the operating system
and applications are up-to-date.




















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Sets the overall compliance standard or regulation your organization needs to follow.
Break down the framework into specific obligations that must be met.
Concrete actions and activities your team carries out to satisfy each requirement.
Documented rules and practices that are created and maintained as a result of completing tasks.
