CIS (Center for Internet Security)
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About
CIS is a nonprofit organization that develops cybersecurity best practices, including the widely adopted CIS Controls and CIS Benchmarks, to help public and private organizations defend against cyber threats. It operates the MS-ISAC, a community defense network providing real-time threat intelligence and 24/7 security operations support for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. CIS also offers tools like CIS SecureSuite and CIS-CAT Pro to help organizations evaluate and maintain secure IT configurations.
Problem
Organizations struggle to implement consistent, expert-vetted security configurations and defenses against evolving cyber threats.
For
IT security professionals, government agencies, and public/private organizations seeking cybersecurity guidance
How it works
CIS publishes vendor-agnostic configuration guidelines and controls developed by a global IT community, and provides tools and community networks to help organizations apply and monitor these best practices.
Business model
free
Status
launched
Company
Center for Internet Security