"Center for Internet Security (CIS) Releases CIS Controls v8 to Reflect Evolving Technology, Threats"
The Center for Internet Security (CIS) officially announced the launch of CIS Controls v8. The Controls have been enhanced to keep up with evolving threats and technology, including modern systems and software. The CIS Controls are prioritized Safeguards that mitigate the most common cyberattacks targeting networks and systems. They are referenced by many legal, policy, and regulatory frameworks. The continued integration of cloud resources and mobile devices into enterprise networks prompted the update to the CIS Controls. CIS Controls v8 combines and consolidates the CIS Controls based on activities rather than by who manages the devices. The new version of CIS controls. Attempts to streamline the Controls and organize them by activity have decreased the number of Controls from 20 to 18. The 18 top-level Controls consist of 153 Safeguards intended to help enterprises improve their cybersecurity posture. The whole ecosystem surrounding the Controls has been or will soon be updated too. This ecosystem includes the CIS Controls Self-Assessment Tool (CSAT) (Hosted & Pro), Community Defense Model (CDM), CIS Risk Assessment Method (CIS RAM), CIS Controls Mobile Companion Guide, CIS Controls Cloud Companion Guide, and more. This article continues to discuss the development and launch of CIS Controls v8 and updates to the whole ecosystem surrounding these controls.