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Take the next step in your security and compliance journey with these powerful resources.

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The CIS Self-Scoring Assessment — 150+ Microsoft 365 security configurations mapped to CIS v8.1, as a multi-tab Excel workbook. Emailed to your inbox.

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The Ultimate Guide to Microsoft 365 & CIS Controls

Ready for the complete playbook? T-Minus 365's Ultimate Guide builds on the free assessment with multi-tenant and single-tenant Power BI templates, 40+ end-user notification templates, project charter templates, licensing guidance, and expert enablement content — all mapped to CIS Controls v8.1.

The Ultimate Guide to Microsoft 365 & CIS Controls

Navigating the intricacies of Microsoft 365 can be daunting, especially when attempting to align its capabilities with the CIS Controls. As an IT professional or a Managed Service Provider (MSP), ensuring a robust security posture is paramount in this ever-evolving digital landscape. Whether safeguarding a single entity or overseeing multiple clients, let this guide be your North Star in establishing and upholding a Microsoft 365 environment that stands as a bastion of security.

CIS Controls Self-Scoring Assessment

Multi-tenant and Single-Tenant Power BI templates

Microsoft 365 Security Mappings to the CIS Controls

Licensing Requirements

Expert Enablement Content

40+ End-User Notification Templates

Project Charter Templates

Helpful Videos

T-Minus 365 Videos

Our CEO Nick Ross has spent the better part of a decade producing videos on Microsoft 365 and cybersecurity on his YouTube channel and blog, T-Minus 365. Check out these video resources as you take the next step in your CIS journey.

Helpful Videos

Microsoft 365 and CIS Enablement Guide

Check out this introduction to the assessment guide and learn how it maps Microsoft 365 Security recommendations to the CIS Controls.

Helpful Videos

Navigating Microsoft 365 Security Baselines

Dig into our free CIS assessment guide and take the next step towards formal policy definitions.

Additional CIS Resources

Whether you are an MSP, MSSP, consultant, or a security-focused professional, the CIS Controls can unlock a clear path forward in improving your cyber security posture. Education is key, regardless of where you are in your journey. Check out these helpful links to broaden your knowledge on CIS and take the next step. Be sure to check back often as we continue to grow this list!

CIS Critical Security Controls Version 8.1

CIS Benchmark for Microsoft 365

Connecting Cyber Risk to Business Risk

CIS Critical Controls Community

Udemy — Introduction to the CIS Controls

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