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Center for Internet Security (CIS)
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🆕 Hot off the press! We just released the Spring 2024 issue of Cybersecurity Quarterly. #cybernews #cybersecurity
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Here are 11 tips to help you stay safe and secure! #cybersecurity
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The recent discovery of #DarkGate malware delivery through Microsoft Teams opens a new exploitation pathway for malicious actors. Luckily, implementation of the CIS Microsoft 365 Foundations Benchmark v3.0.0 mitigates this threat. #cybersecurity #MS365
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We're curious - What do YOU think will the biggest cybersecurity threat of 2018? (If you think we've missed one - reply to this poll & share your idea with us!)
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Kovter was the # 1 malware in December 2017 as reported by the MS-ISAC. Check out this blog post to learn about the other top 9. #malware #trojan #ransomware
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Improve your cybersecurity posture with 20 prioritized actions to beat the vast majority of the most common attacks.
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How can you adopt a defense-in-depth approach to #cloudsecurity ? #cloudsecurity #cloudcomputing
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Use #Linux or MS Windows Server confidently and securely in the cloud with CIS Hardened Images - available on @awsmarketplace , @Azure , & @googlecloud .
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In our Spring 2024 issue of Cybersecurity Quarterly, we share four ways agencies can stop encrypted cyber threats. Learn more on page 6. #cybernews #cybersecurity
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🆕 Episode 79: Advancing Common Good in Cybersecurity – Part 1 #cybersecurity
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Effective cyber defense for election offices involves layers of defense at the network level, at the device level (servers and computers), at the user level, and elsewhere. #electionintegrity #elections
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We asked our team what cybersecurity trends they think we'll see in 2020. #DevSecOps , #Ransomware , and #5G were just a few topics that came to mind. Have you thought about ways to deal with any of these issues in the new year?
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In risk management, understanding the landscape of risks, their potential impact, and the likelihood of their occurrence is the first line of defense. Learn how FAIR's methodology revolutionizes risk analysis. #riskanalysis #FAIRmodel #cybersecurity
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If you want to start secure and stay secure, creating a strong #cybersecurity plan is key! Here are five essential Ws for getting started.
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Here are three ways we've made the #CISContols more automation-friendly. #CISControls #cybersecurity #compliance
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Have you read the Spring 2020 issue of Cybersecurity Quarterly yet? We're covering topics like teleworking, election security, and more!
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😱 The risk of a #cyberattack on an enterprise is greater than ever before. Don't fret, we have you covered with IG1 of the #CISControls , a subset that constitutes what's known as "essential cyber hygiene" for any enterprise. #cyberdefense #cyberhygiene
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There's always that one person that will fall for a #phishing scam. Don't let it be you. #cybersecurity
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Never save passwords to any accounts on a browser. #CyberAware
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How can you adopt a defense-in-depth approach to #cloudsecurity ? #cloudsecurity #cloudcomputing
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Working from home these days? Ensure you and your team are keeping your home network secure. Check out our CIS Controls Telework and Small Office Network Security Guide. #cybersecurity #cyberdefense #networksecurity
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Is your operating system secure? How can you tell? Download a CIS Benchmark for #Linux , #MicrosoftWindows , or #UNIX to safeguard systems against today’s evolving cyber threats.
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Skeptical of how secure your organization is? Implement the CIS Controls to defeat up to 85% of cyber-attacks.
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#Cloudsecurity is becoming increasingly important. In the public cloud, there’s a shared responsibility between the Cloud Service Provider (CSP) and the user (you). Read more about where the responsibilities lie within different cloud environments.
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Center for Internet Security (CIS)
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We've released a new guide that will help teleworkers and small offices implement the cybersecurity best practices of the #CISControls .
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Great news- We are now offering CIS Hardened Images on #AWS & #GCP .
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In 2020, stop underestimating the value of culture.
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Educate your employees about cybersecurity to help prevent a data breach within your organization:
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Are you prepared for a #ransomware attack? Check out the impacts of ransomware and useful defense controls.
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In this blog post, we identify the changes that we made to #CISControls mappings and explain how they support an automated future for the CIS Controls. #securityframeworks #cybersecurity
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Get to know the CIS Controls:
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Organizations often concentrate too much on the most publicized security threats, paying less attention to threats that fly under the radar. The June 2020 Cybersecurity Quarterly discusses prioritizing the threats that matter.
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Center for Internet Security (CIS)
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The recent discovery of #DarkGate malware delivery through Microsoft Teams opens a new exploitation pathway for malicious actors. Luckily, implementation of the CIS Microsoft 365 Foundations Benchmark v3.0.0 mitigates this threat. #cybersecurity #MS365
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Center for Internet Security (CIS)
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CIS offers dozens of hardened images via major cloud computing vendors including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft Azure. Spin up a CIS Hardened Image today.
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In this blog post, we identify the changes that we made to #CISControls mappings and explain how they support an automated future for the CIS Controls. #securityframeworks #cybersecurity
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CIS Hardened Images are available on the @awsmarketplace , @AzureMktPlace , and @GCPcloud – so no matter which cloud provider you use, you can make security a baseline part of your #cloud infrastructure.
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Cybersecurity is a team sport! Collaborate with your colleagues to assess your organization's implementation of the CIS Controls. #CISControls
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Center for Internet Security (CIS)
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❓Do you know which devices are connected to your network and what software is installed? Multiple benefits result from having a good understanding of which devices are on your network. Get started with our five inventory worksheets on page 5. #SME
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GUIDE | How can small or medium-sized enterprises effectively respond to the continuing cyber problem? Our latest guide offers multiple recommendations to get started in securing your enterprise today. #SME #networksecurity #cybersecurity
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@CISecurity
Center for Internet Security (CIS)
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Albert is a unique network monitoring solution that provides automated alerts on both traditional and advanced network threats, allowing organizations to respond quickly when their data may be at risk. Request information and pricing today!
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@CISecurity
Center for Internet Security (CIS)
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See how the CIS Microsoft 365 Foundational Benchmark is effective in preventing spamming, phishing, and data exfiltration attacks here. #Cybersecurity #Microsoft
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🚨 Exciting news! You can now securely configure your Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 OSes to the CIS Benchmarks via Microsoft Intune using CIS Build Kits. #CISBenchmarks #configuration #cybersecurity
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New! CIS Controls v8 Mapping to NIST CSF 2.0 #CISControls #cybersecurity
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CIS SecureSuite provides thousands of organizations with access to an effective and comprehensive set of cybersecurity resources and tools to implement the CIS Controls and CIS Benchmarks. #cybersecurity #security
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Center for Internet Security (CIS)
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Version 7.1 of the #CISControls completely revamp how organizations should prioritize their #cybersecurity activities with the introduction of Implementation Groups (IGs). Learn more from this blog post!
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With the CIS Controls v8 Mapping to NIST CSF 2.0, you can better understand your cybersecurity position, evaluate your organization's cyber risk management integration, and guard against emerging cyber threats. #CISControls
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Start your organization's cybersecurity journey by implementing the first 5 CIS Controls:
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Implement the CIS Controls today and defend against the vast majority of the most common attacks.! #cybersecurity
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We are extremely grateful to all of those who have contributed to the success of CIS over the past 20 years, including our community volunteers and partners. #CISis20
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CIS Hardened Images for @WindowsServer 2019 is out! Head to @awsmarketplace , @AzureMktPlace or @GCPcloud and deploy today. Check out this blog post to learn more about the dev process of CIS Hardened Images. #cloud #cloudcomputing #cloudsecurity
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A strong #cyberdefense program is critical in protecting your organization from outside threats, and the CIS Community Defense Model 2.0 is here to help! #cybersecurity
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In 2020, shift your focus towards “solutions yet to be found.”
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The EI-ISAC provides the knowledge and tools necessary to protect the infrastructure of elections against known and emerging #cyberthreats . Learn more and become part of our growing community today! #cybersecurity
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TikTok has shown a willingness to push narratives aligned with CCP interests within the platform. Read our latest blog from the Cyber Threat Intelligence team to learn more. #tiktok #tiktokban #cti
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You know that balancing your enterprise's safety and its ability to conduct business as usual is critical. Here's a way to apply just the right amount of security. #CISControls #cybersecurity #security
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Never use your pet's name as a password. #cybersecurity
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The CIS Controls are a set of 20 prioritized actions used to beat the vast majority of the most common attacks. Download the CIS Controls today: #cybersecurity #cyberthreat
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Do you like saving time and money? By implementing the #CISControls and #CISBenchmarks , you’ll save time and money on complying with multiple standards and regulations at once. Learn more here. #compliance #cyberaudit #cybersecurity
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Data breaches can have devastating impacts on both individuals and organizations. Learn more about the impact of breaches and how you can help prevent them from security awareness training and best practices from CIS SecureSuite.
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📣 We just released the 2022 Nationwide Cybersecurity Review! #SLTT #cybersecurity
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Here are 5 high impact actions that can be taken by employees to immediately improve the security of their home networks.
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Our CIS Hardened Images of #Windows & #Linux OS are available hardened to Level 1 or Level 2 Profiles to meet various security needs. Spin up an image on major platforms today.
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In this guide, we offer general recommendations and mitigation strategies for DDoS attacks. #cyberattack #DDoS #DDoSattack
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Our Security Best Practices & Automation team is growing - we are hiring a Sr. Software Developer. Learn more:
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The global #cybercrime is expected to cost six trillion dollars this year, but CIS is committed to validating our standards against recognized #cyberdefense frameworks in the hopes to help reduce this amount in the future. #cybersecurity
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Did you know that 25% of the internet’s busiest sites including @Dropbox , @netflix , and @wordpressdotcom served or proxied NGNIX this August? We’ve released a CIS Hardened Images for @nginx on #CentOS #Linux 7 and #Ubuntu Linux 18.04 as a container image.
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Learn about the changes we've made to support an automated future for the #CISControls . #cybersecurity
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Save money while staying safe and secure with a CIS Hardened Image. Check out a list of available images here:
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As storage and CPU requirements shift, you can deploy or wind down as many machine instances as you need to.
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We've curated some of the best #cybersecurity resources for kids of every age to keep them entertained, educated, and safe.
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The CIS Critical Security Controls team spoke with our users and volunteers, we took that information back and used it to update our CIS Controls mappings to over 20 security frameworks. Learn more here. #CISControls #cybersecurity #compliance
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Learn how the #CISBenchmarks can help you harden your systems. #cybersecurity
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While public #cloud service providers offer protection against a number of cyber threats, the security of your data is up to you. Use CIS Hardened Images today to make sure your operating system is secure in the cloud. #cybersecurity
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Our Cyber Threat Intelligence team just released the top 10 #malware list for 2023 Q1. #cybersecurity #cti
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Center for Internet Security (CIS)
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The CIS Community Defense Model (CDM) is comprised of three steps to ensure your #cybersecurity . Learn what they are now.
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Do you like saving time and money? By implementing the #CISControls and #CISBenchmarks , you’ll save time and money on complying with multiple standards and regulations at once. Learn more here. #compliance #cyberaudit #cybersecurity
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Why become a CIS SecureSuite Member? We'll give you six reasons. Learn more & apply today:
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The importance of replacing software before its End-of-Support (EOS) is critical.
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It is Time to Get Serious About Securing Our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure - #CyberAware
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Looking to tailor and deploy a custom configuration policy for an operating system that will meet your organization’s needs? Find out how you can! #configuration #cybersecurity #security
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Freely available to everyone, CIS RAM v2.1 guides you through the process of assessing your #cybersecurity posture against the #CISControls . #riskanalysis #cyberthreat
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The #StopRansomeware Guide that was previously released in May 2023, has recently been updated in partnership with, the @NSAGov , @FBI , and @CISAgov . Learn more here. #ransomware #sltt #cyberattack #CTI
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There’s an old saying that “practice makes perfect.” For cyber defense, will best practices make perfect defenses? CIS Chief Evangelist Tony Sager discusses #cybersecurity best practices in his latest blog. Read more now.
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Center for Internet Security (CIS)
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Did you know - a CIS Hardened Image can be easily deployed across networks by administrators? Spin up a CIS Hardened Image now:
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