Center for Internet Security streamlines heralded family of controls in ‘version 8’

The Center for Internet Security has updated and streamlined its well-known security controls in “CIS Controls v8,” addressing cloud and mobile device security while moving to develop “the whole ecosystem” through promotion of risk management, self-assessment, and the “Community Defense Model,” among other elements.

“The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. [CIS] officially launched CIS Controls v8, which was enhanced to keep up with evolving technology (modern systems and software), evolving threats, and even the evolving workplace....