The CIS Controls (Center for Internet Security Controls) provide a prioritized set of actions designed to enhance an organization’s cybersecurity defenses. Here’s how they align with ISO27001:

- Risk Assessment: Begin by conducting a comprehensive risk assessment of your organization’s assets, systems, and processes. Identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Asset Management: Understand your critical assets and their dependencies. Implement controls to protect them.
- Access Control: Restrict unauthorized access to sensitive resources. Use strong authentication mechanisms and enforce the principle of least privilege.
- Security Awareness Training: Educate employees about security best practices. Regular training programs help build a security-conscious culture.
- Incident Response: Develop an incident response plan. Be prepared to handle security incidents effectively.
- Continuous Monitoring: Continuously monitor your infrastructure for anomalies and security events. Leverage tools like SIEM (Security Information and Event Management).
- Secure Configuration: Harden your systems by following secure configuration guidelines. Regularly update and patch software.
- Data Protection: Encrypt sensitive data, both in transit and at rest. Implement data loss prevention (DLP) measures.
- Network Segmentation: Isolate critical systems from less secure areas. Use firewalls and network segmentation to limit lateral movement.
- Malware Defense: Deploy antivirus software, intrusion detection systems, and sandboxing solutions.
- Application Security: Secure your applications by following secure coding practices and conducting regular vulnerability assessments.