Implementing security controls has long been used to mitigate risk? However not all security controls are created equal. To help prioritize the most critical security controls, sources have emerged. Easily the most notable are the 18 Critical Security Controls from CIS, which formerly was the SANS Top 20. While all 18 of the listed CIS critical controls are indeed just that, organizations realistically operate with limited time, resources and attention. For that reason, here are the seven CIS Critical Controls you should implement first.
CIS Controls 1 & 2: Inventory and Control of Enterprise and Software Assets
Yes, we cheated a bit by merging two controls, but they are closely related and highly relevant. CIS Control 1 is Inventory and Control of Enterprise Assets and CIS Control 2 is Inventory and Control of Software Assets. While on the surface these two seem the most straightforward, asset inventory has remained among the top-ranked critical controls for years due to the reality that it is not always easy yet absolutely critical.
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