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BoomU: CIS Controls Mastery Course for MSPs

CIS Controls Mastery Course for MSPs: The Ultimate Path to CIS Accreditation

CIS Controls Mastery Course for MSPs is presented by John Strand, Founder of Black Hills Information Security
, and a three-way partnership between Antisyphon Training, CIS, and Right of Boom.

CIS Controls Mastery Course for MSPs

What You’ll Learn

With real-world scenarios and actionable insights, you’ll gain the skills to protect critical infrastructure from modern cyber threats. This course provides in-depth training on the CIS Controls, covering:

Enterprise Asset Inventory

Learn to document and manage all devices connected to your network.

Software Asset Management

Identify, monitor, and secure your organization's software to reduce vulnerabilities.

Data Protection

Explore strategies for securing sensitive data across its lifecycle.

Secure Configuration

Discover best practices for hardening software and hardware configurations.

What you need to know

Why CIS Controls Matter

Protecting critical infrastructure requires more than just reactive measures – it demands a proactive, structured approach. That’s where the CIS Controls come in. Developed by cybersecurity experts, these best practices provide a clear roadmap for reducing risk, achieving compliance, and building resilience against evolving threats. By focusing on actionable steps, the CIS Controls empower organizations to safeguard the vital systems that millions rely on daily, from power grids to communication networks. With Boom U, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to implement these controls effectively, ensuring your organization is ready to face today’s cybersecurity challenges. 

Through hands-on exercises and expert guidance, this course empowers you to implement the controls effectively.

 

Key Topics Covered

This comprehensive course dives into the following CIS Controls and their applications:

  • Control 1: Inventory and control of enterprise assets to identify all devices on your network.
  • Control 3: Data protection strategies, including encryption and secure handling protocols.
  • Control 6: Access control management to enforce the principle of least privilege.
  • Control 10: Malware defenses, combining automated tools and best practices to prevent attacks.
  • Control 16: Application software security to safeguard against vulnerabilities in critical software.


Additional topics include incident response planning, penetration testing, and network monitoring, providing a holistic approach to defending critical infrastructure.

Boom U: Protecting Critical Infrastructure with CIS Controls is your gateway to understanding and applying the gold standard in cybersecurity best practices. From foundational controls like asset inventory to advanced techniques for network monitoring and incident response, this course equips you to secure the systems that keep society running.

The stakes have never been higher—take the first step today.

John Strand

About Your Instructor

John Strand has both consulted and taught hundreds of organizations in the areas of security, regulatory compliance, and penetration testing. He is a coveted speaker and much-loved SANS teacher. John is a contributor to the industry-shaping Penetration Testing Execution Standard and 20 Critical Controls frameworks.

 

Boom U: CIS Controls Mastery Course for MSPs
CIS Controls Mastery Course for MSPs

CIS Controls Mastery Course for MSPs is presented by John Strand, Founder of Black Hills Information Security
, and a three-way partnership between Antisyphon Training, CIS, and Right of Boom.

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