Evaluate coverage of CIS Critical Controls

Assess how well your environment aligns with the CIS Critical Security Controls. Identify practical actions to reduce risk and improve defence-in-depth.

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CIS Critical Controls Assessment

Build security resilience with the CIS Controls

The CIS Critical Security Controls are a prioritised, prescriptive set of best practices used globally to improve cyber resilience. These controls help reduce risk, align with frameworks like PCI DSS, HIPAA and GDPR, and turn cybersecurity recommendations into measurable outcomes. We help you assess your current state, identify control gaps, and embed improvements into your existing processes.

Benchmark your current controls against the latest CIS framework
Identify and prioritise gaps that expose your organisation to risk
Implement practical remediation actions to improve coverage

Service detail

Translate controls into action

CIS assessments are more than a checklist—they’re a practical way to understand your current security posture and prioritise investment. We help you move from theory to execution, with expert guidance every step of the way.

A roadmap to mature security

Build control coverage with confidence

Our consultants work closely with your team to assess, prioritise and improve your coverage of the CIS Controls. We tailor each engagement to your operating environment, making the outcomes practical, measurable and aligned to business priorities.

Assess control maturity using the latest CIS benchmark
Receive a prioritised roadmap with recommendations
Track improvements with clear reporting and remediation guidance

Our delivery process

Delivery approach

Our delivery is workshop-based, designed to be collaborative and low stress. Through structured sessions, we assess how your business aligns with the CIS Critical Controls. It’s a straightforward and conversational approach, focused on understanding where you’re at and what comes next.

Workshops

We start with one to three focused workshops involving your IT managers and relevant stakeholders.

Draft review

We validate findings with your technical team and workshop the preliminary results.

Presentation

We present your tailored CIS assessment report to senior stakeholders, facilitating strategic discussion and agreement on next steps.

Benefits

Why work with us

We’re friendly, pragmatic and experienced, trusted partners for your Critical Controls journey. Our consultants combine real-world expertise with a clear and approachable delivery style.

Experienced consultants

You’ll work with seasoned security consultants who’ve done these many times before. We understand what works in real organisations.

Executive-ready reporting

Our custom report format presents findings clearly and succinctly, making it easy to brief boards and executive teams on your current posture.

Broad sector experience

We’ve delivered Critical Controls assessments across sectors including government, aged care, financial services and manufacturing.

What comes next

Expand your security coverage

Once your Critical Controls assessment is complete, we’ll help you take the next step. Our services are designed to strengthen your security posture and support long-term protection.

Implement targeted improvements based on your assessment outcomes
Align your controls to business risks and compliance priorities
Validate progress through follow-up reviews and advisory support

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Frequently asked questions

From risk assessment to rapid response - we’re with you every step of the way.

How long does it take to complete the assessment?

That depends on your availability, but it typically takes no more than two weeks from start to finish.

Does this assessment guarantee that we are safe from attackers?

No, but it provides a clear view of where your defences might be leaving you exposed. It helps identify gaps and prioritise actions. If you want a deeper technical review, talk to us about a full attack surface assessment.

Is this some kind of certification?

No, it’s not a certification, but it gives you a benchmark of how well your current security measures stack up. You’ll get metrics to track progress over time and show how your maturity is improving.

If we start with the CIS Critical Controls, can we change to a different framework later?

Yes. CIS is a great place to begin. The controls are designed to be easily mapped to other frameworks and standards, so you can shift if needed without starting from scratch.