CIS (Center for Internet Security)
The Center for Internet Security (CIS) is a non-profit organisation that provides recognised IT security standards through the CIS Controls and CIS Benchmarks.
What is the Center for Internet Security (CIS)?
The Center for Internet Security (CIS) is a non-profit organisation that develops recognised IT security standards. The best known are the CIS Controls and the CIS Benchmarks.
CIS Controls and CIS Benchmarks
The CIS Controls are a prioritised list of security measures against the most common attacks. The CIS Benchmarks are concrete hardening recommendations for systems, software and cloud services.
Why does CIS compliance matter?
Aligning systems with the CIS Benchmarks reduces attack surface according to an internationally recognised, field-tested standard. It also makes meeting other requirements easier.
SecureCloud and CIS
SecureCloud is CIS-compliant and aligns its systems with the CIS recommendations. Together with ISO 27001, BSI C5 and hosting in Germany, this strengthens the platform's security.
Frequently asked questions
What are the CIS Controls?
The CIS Controls are a prioritised set of security measures that protect organisations against the most common cyberattacks.
What is the difference between CIS Controls and CIS Benchmarks?
The CIS Controls describe which measures matter. The CIS Benchmarks give concrete configuration and hardening specifications for individual systems.
Is SecureCloud CIS-compliant?
Yes. SecureCloud aligns its systems with the CIS Benchmarks and is CIS-compliant.
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