A well-maintained compliance calendar supports proactive security management by helping teams stay ahead of audit and reporting requirements. Leveraging automation streamlines compliance workflows, reduces manual effort, and ensures nothing falls through the cracks.
CIS Control 20 focuses on penetration testing and Red Team exercises—two proactive strategies to identify vulnerabilities before attackers do. These simulated attacks can uncover real-world weaknesses, strengthen your organization’s defenses, and prepare your team to respond to evolving threats.
CIS Control 19 emphasizes the importance of having a structured incident response plan in place before a cyberattack occurs. From assigning roles to establishing reporting procedures and conducting regular training, a well-prepared response team can significantly reduce the impact of a security incident and ensure fast, effective recovery.
CIS Control 18 focuses on application software security, emphasizing the need to design, develop, and maintain secure applications—whether commercial, open-source, or built in-house. Timely patching, secure coding practices, and ongoing testing are essential to reducing vulnerabilities and defending against zero-day threats.
CIS Control 17 emphasizes the importance of ongoing security awareness training to reduce human error—one of the leading causes of security breaches. From targeted skill assessments to social engineering exercises, an effective program builds lasting security habits, helping employees recognize and avoid evolving threats.