The Center for Internet Security (CIS) Top 20 Critical Security Controls (previously known as the SANS Top 20 Critical Security Controls), is a prioritized set of best practices created to stop the most pervasive and dangerous threats of today.

Why are there exactly 20 CIS controls?

They devised a series of 20 CIS controls known as the critical security controls (CSC). The CIS top 20 gives a detailed account of what an organization should do to defend themselves against cyber-threats.

What is CIS standard?

The Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks are a set of best-practice cybersecurity standards for a range of IT systems and products. CIS Benchmarks provide the baseline configurations to ensure compliance with industry-agreed cybersecurity standards. … CIS Benchmarks are free to use and are easily downloaded.