Using CIS Controls as a roadmap with Vanta
CIS Controls offer a prioritized set of safeguards designed to defend against common cyber attacks. Many of these controls map directly to technical and process checks that Vanta can monitor, making CIS a useful way to think about where to focus first.
Why teams look at CIS Controls
- They want a prioritized, practical set of security actions.
- They have limited time and need guidance on what to do first.
- They want language they can share with leadership and boards.
The CIS Controls are not a formal certification by themselves, but they provide a strong foundation that supports other frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
How Vanta supports CIS-aligned work
Vanta includes many tests and integrations that relate to CIS themes such as asset inventory, secure configuration, access control, vulnerability management, and monitoring.
- Use Vanta to track which systems are in scope for key CIS Controls.
- Monitor drift in configuration and access over time.
- Generate evidence for auditors and customers based on the same data.
How Cyberneza can help
- Identify which CIS Controls are most relevant for your stage and risk profile.
- Map existing Vanta checks and policies to those controls.
- Design an incremental plan to close important gaps without overwhelming your team.
The goal is a security program that is both defensible and maintainable, with Vanta acting as a supportive system rather than the only source of truth.
Next steps
If you are interested in using CIS Controls as a roadmap while taking advantage of Vanta’s automation, we can help you connect the dots between the two and focus on improvements that matter.