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Level up your security and compliance with this CIS Controls Self-Scoring Assessment including the Microsoft Security Controls mapped to the CIS framework.
Our free guide includes over 150 recommended Microsoft 365 security configurations to fine tune your tenant to meet the CIS 8.1 Controls.
Delivered as a multi-tab Excel Workbook, this tool can be leveraged to help you track your compliance with the CIS Controls over time in addition to implementing security controls across Microsoft 365.
The security recommendations recommended for Microsoft are mapped to the CIS Controls v8 and subsequent safeguards.
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
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.
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.
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!
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