CIS Critical Security Controls
The Center for Internet Security (CIS) publishes the CIS Critical Security Controls (CSC) to help organizations better defend against known attacks by distilling key security concepts into actionable controls to achieve greater overall cybersecurity defense.
Unlike many compliance standards that can be industry-specific, the CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS CSC) were developed to be industry-agnostic and universally applicable. Created by experts from government, industry, and academia, the CIS Controls represent a globally recognized framework of prioritized actions that any organization can implement to strengthen its cybersecurity posture.
The CIS Controls are built on real-world attack data and proven defense techniques. They reflect the collective expertise of threat responders, analysts, technologists, solution providers, policy-makers, and auditors across multiple sectors—including defense, finance, energy, government, and IT. This collaborative approach ensures that the CIS Controls remain practical, relevant, and highly effective at mitigating both common and advanced cyber threats.
Key benefits of CIS Controls include:
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Reducing the attack surface by hardening system and device configurations.
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Detecting compromised systems to address long-term threats within the network.
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Disrupting attacker operations such as command-and-control activities.
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Enabling adaptive defense through continuous monitoring, response, and improvement.
At LoginRadius, we leverage the CIS Critical Security Controls to strengthen our security posture, reduce exposure to threats, and ensure resilient defenses against the most likely attack vectors. This proactive approach helps us protect both our platform and our customers’ data with globally recognized best practices.