Center for Internet Security News

Learn about the top external network risks and recommendations to harden configurations from the CIS Cyber Threat Intelligence team.

The CIS Controls Ambassador program is an initiative of the CIS that focuses on enhancing the adoption of key cybersecurity best practices.

Here is an overview of the CIS Benchmarks that the Center for Internet Security (CIS) updated or released for August 2025.

Cyber threat actors frequently use a botnet in their efforts to target U.S. critical infrastructure. Read on for how to defend your networks.

Cyber threat actors continue to target law enforcement agencies. Here are five cyber questions LE executives can ask to evaluate their defenses.

Learn how the CIS IT team successfully implemented CIS Benchmarks in a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment—specifically focusing on Windows 11.

Automation for Controls: Meet OSCAL, the Open Security Controls Assessment Language OSCAL, also known as the Open Security Controls Assessment.

Total malware notifications from MS-ISAC monitoring services decreased 18% from Q1 2025 to Q2 2025. Read our Top 10 Malware Q2 2025 for more.

Here is an overview of the CIS Benchmarks that the Center for Internet Security (CIS) updated or released for July 2025.

How do U.S. IC organizations strengthen their cloud security in a way that meets their needs? See how the CIS Hardened Images® can help.