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What are the CIS Critical Security Controls?
The CIS (Center for Internet Security) Critical Security Controls, referred to as CIS Controls, are a set of best practices any organization can use to strengthen their cybersecurity posture.
“The CIS 18 are prioritized, easy to understand, and extremely cost-effective for small to mid-size organizations looking to prove they are secure enough to do business in today’s marketplace. I highly recommend starting with CIS in building your cybersecurity program.”
– Jim Long, Managing Partner – The Long Law Firm, PLLC (Source: CIS)
How Can Blumira Help With CIS Critical Security Controls?
Complying with the CIS Controls can help protect organizations against security risks. With Blumira, you can easily meet and exceed CIS Control requirements for audit log management (CIS 8), network monitoring and defense, and much more.
By regularly running and scheduling Blumira’s pre-built CIS Control reports, you can prove your compliance to an auditor for certain controls.
Which Reports Map to Which CIS Critical Security Controls?
See which Blumira reports map to which CIS Controls so you can easily hand over pre-built reports to your auditor to prove your compliance. Please note that each report is available for certain integrations, which are listed under each report below:
| CIS Critical Security Controls | Blumira’s Global Reports |
|---|---|
| CIS Control 3 – System Changes: Record critical configuration and policy changes | CIS - Windows GPO Updates (Blumira) Available for: Windows CIS - Azure Policy Changes (ERW Inc) Available for: Azure CIS - Firewall Configuration Change Available for: Fortigate, CiscoASA, Sonic Wall, Sophos XG |
| CIS Control 4 – Privileged Access: Track access by administrators and power users | CIS Controls - Administrator Access (Windows) CIS Controls - Admin/root Access (Linux) Available for: Windows, Linux |
| CIS Control 4 – Logins by Location: Spot access from unfamiliar regions | CIS - Logins from Outside the US CIS - Logins from Outside the UK CIS - Logins from Outside the AUS CIS - Logins from Outside the CA Available for: Azure, Microsoft 365, Duo Security, Okta |
| CIS Control 5 – Failed Logins: Identify brute force and other credential attacks | CIS Controls - Failed Logins Available for: Windows, Linux, MacOS |
| CIS Control 5 – Account Lockouts: Find accounts locked due to excessive failed logins | CIS - Account Lockouts Available for: Windows |
| CIS Control 6 – Log Tampering: Detect modifications or deletions of log data | CIS Controls Log Tampering - Clearing of Windows Event Log CIS Controls Log Tampering - Clearing of Windows Security Event Log Available for: Windows |
| CIS Control 9 – Firewall Traffic: Analyze allowed/blocked connections at perimeter | CIS - Allowed Firewall Traffic CIS - Blocked Firewall Traffic |
| CIS Control 12 – VPN Connections: Monitor remote access methods and users | CIS Controls - VPN Connections Available for: Fortigate, Cisco ASA, WatchGuard, GlobalProtect, Sonic Wall, Sophos |
| CIS Control 16 – Password Resets: Track password changes for awareness of compromised accounts | CIS - Password Change Available for: Windows CIS - Azure Password Change Available for: Azure |
| CIS Control 18 – USB Device Usage: Detect unauthorized devices plugged into endpoints | CIS - USB Device Attached Available for: Windows CIS Controls - Mounted Device CIS Controls - USB Device Attached Available for: MacOS |
| CIS Control 19 – IDS/IPS Alerts: Identify potential intrusion attempts and malware | CIS – IDS/IPS Alerts Available for: Fortigate, Sonic Wall, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Sophos XG |
How Can I Access the CIS Reports?
Blumira customers can use global and saved reports to easily access CIS Control reports, as well as many other reports to analyze the logged events that you send Blumira.
To view a CIS global report or one of your saved reports, follow these easy steps:
- Navigate to Reporting > Report Builder.Click to open the additional options menu (the three dot menu seen on the right side).
- Click Load Saved Report.
- Type CIS into the search box at the top of the Saved Reports screen.
- In the Saved Reports window, click the report that you want to use, ensuring that it matches your integrated data source(s).
Get more tips on how to use Blumira’s Report Builder in our documentation article, Using global and saved reports. Watch the video below to learn more about using Report Builder:
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