There are numerous CIS benchmarks which provide system administrators and other IT technicians with configuration baselines and best practices across the various levels of different CIS criteria to allow them to secure the configuration of any systems and devices they use within an organisation. Here we will provide you with a detailed overview of what CIS benchmarks and controls should mean to you, along with useful references for further reading where needed, as part of this guide.

For the next interview in our series speaking to technical leaders from around the world, we’ve welcomed Jacob Hess, Founder at NGT Academy. Jacob Hess is the co-founder of NGT Academy, an immersive, military-grade cybersecurity and IT professional training platform founded by former military technicians from the US Air Force that has equipped thousands of military engineers with top security clearances.