Right of Boom Joins Forces with CIS and Antisyphon Training to Launch CIS Controls Course for MSPs
LAS VEGAS — February 19, 2025 — Right of Boom, a cybersecurity community purpose built for managed service providers (MSPs & MSSPs), is partnering with the Center for Internet Security (CIS) and Antisyphon Training (a division of Black Hills Information Security) to launch a comprehensive, affordable course to help MSPs master the CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls).
The CIS Controls Mastery Course for MSPs offers an exclusive way to demonstrate to existing and prospective customers that MSPs understand how to effectively implement cyber defenses against threat actors. The CIS Controls are a set of widely used defense best practices that can help businesses improve their cybersecurity posture. The CIS Controls Mastery for MSPs course represents substantial savings, making comprehensive security training accessible for CIS Controls Accreditation.
Right of Boom’s partnership with CIS and Antisyphon aims to help MSPs deliver The Controls at scale. More MSPs are adopting security frameworks, particularly as several states have passed “safe harbor” provisions providing protection in the event of a breach for companies that implement standards like CIS controls. As the threat landscape grows, customers are also looking for MSPs with cybersecurity expertise to help them proactively defend against cyberattacks.
The CIS Controls Mastery Course for MSPs consists of 300 modules, a lab component for demonstrating competence and understanding, and a 100-question test to receive a certificate of completion. The course also includes Antisyphon’s Core SOC Skills and Intro to Pen Testing, as these foundational principles are critical for MSPs to understand and implement.
“A key aspect of Right of Boom’s mission is to improve the security maturity and profitability of our MSP community — all at an accessible and affordable price,” said Andrew Morgan, founder of Right of Boom. “This comprehensive course is one of the requirements to achieve CIS Controls accreditation through CREST, which is the pinnacle of achievement for MSPs to show competence and mastery in the security industry.”
The course is being unveiled at the Right of Boom conference, which runs from Feb. 19 to 21, 2025 in Las Vegas.
“The partnership between CIS, Right of Boom and Antisyphon is the result of previous collaborations with MSPs to help them adopt the CIS Controls,” said Phyllis Lee, VP for Content Development at CIS. “Over the past five years, it has become apparent that there is a strong demand from MSPs to adopt the globally recognized CIS Controls.”
“This partnership aims to bring a unique level of resources to MSPs, from Discord channel support to monthly meetups,” said John Strand, founder of Antisyphon. “The collaboration between Antisyphon, CIS and Right of Boom provides all the tools that MSPs need to become adept at understanding CIS Controls. MSPs will have exclusive access to experts for specific security controls, policies and regulations.”
“The Antisyphon CIS online training platform delivers essential security knowledge with on-demand flexibility, at a fraction of traditional classroom costs,” said Eric Woodard, CEO of Protek Support. “The course stands out through its practical, real-world approach and direct insights from active MSP/MSSP security professionals, making it an ideal choice for IT professionals seeking to master and implement CIS controls.”
MSPs interested in the CIS Controls Mastery Course can enroll in it here.
About Right of Boom
The Right of Boom Community is purpose-built to educate and enable MSP/MSSPs to prepare for, endure, and survive the inevitable “Boom” — a cyber incident affecting either their business or their clients’. Our mission is to build cyber-resilient businesses that can operate through adverse incidents with minimal disruption to both MSP operations and client services. For more information on Right of Boom, visit https://rightofboom.com.
About Center for Internet Security (CIS)
The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS) makes the connected world a safer place for people, businesses, and governments through our core competencies of collaboration and innovation. We are a community-driven nonprofit, responsible for the CIS Critical Security Controls® and CIS Benchmarks™, globally recognized best practices for securing IT systems and data. We lead a global community of IT professionals to continuously refine these standards to proactively safeguard against emerging threats. Our CIS Hardened Images® provide secure, on-demand, scalable computing environments in the cloud. CIS is home to the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center® (MS-ISAC®), the trusted resource for cyber threat prevention, protection, response, and recovery for U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) government entities, and the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center® (EI-ISAC®), which supports the cybersecurity needs of U.S. election offices. To learn more, visit CISecurity.org or follow us on X: @CISecurity.
About Antisyphon Training
Antisyphon Training emerged as a response to the growing demand for approachable, accessible, and affordable education. The courses are designed to bridge the gap between theoretical understanding and practical application in the field of cybersecurity. For more information on Antisyphon Training, visit https://www.antisyphontraining.com.
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