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CIS Controls v8 compliance tools — compared

In plain English

CIS Controls are an 18-step, plain-English security checklist used worldwide as the practical baseline for any company that just wants to be 'reasonably secure'.

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CIS Controls v8

CIS Controls are a practical security baseline: inventory assets, manage vulnerabilities, secure configurations, control access, monitor logs, protect email/browser use and recover from incidents.

Evidence workflow
Who it applies to
Any org wanting a concrete baseline.
What you actually need
18 controls implemented and measured.
Evidence required
Inventory, scans, MFA, log reviews, IR drills.
Where teams fail
Continuous measurement and evidence.
Best-fit tools
Evidence workflow
Per-control measurement and evidence packs.
Requirements × ToolsCIS Controls v8

How each tool covers CIS Controls v8

Each requirement of the chosen framework, scored against each tool. Coverage is editorial — based on public documentation, vendor demos and user reports.

7 requirements · 6 tools
Requirement
🇵🇱 $200 / month
🌐 Free (self-hosted)
🇺🇸 from $3 / user / month
🇺🇸 from $59 / endpoint / year
🇬🇧 from $28 / user / year
🇺🇸 Quote required
Editor's note
CIS 1: Asset inventory
Reconciled hardware + software + cloud.
ImplementedStrongImplementedImplementedImplementedImplemented
Reconciles endpoint, cloud and SaaS inventories.
CIS 4: Secure config
Hardened baselines.
ImplementedStrongStrongImplementedImplementedStrong
CIS Benchmark scoring across systems.
CIS 5: Account management
Joiner/mover/leaver discipline.
Via integrationPartialStrongImplementedPartialImplemented
Lifecycle reviews with evidence trail.
CIS 7: Vulnerability mgmt
Continuous discovery + remediation.
ImplementedStrongImplementedStrongImplementedStrong
Cross-tool prioritization and SLA tracking.
CIS 8: Audit logs
Collection, retention, review.
Via integrationStrongStrongStrongImplementedImplemented
Centralizes log review evidence.
CIS 11: Recovery
Tested restores.
Via integrationNot includedPartialNot includedPartialNot included
Routes Acronis/native backup proofs.
CIS 17: Incident response
Plan, roles, drills.
ImplementedPartialPartialStrongStrongPartial
Drill templates and signed exercise reports.

Methodology: public docs, vendor demos, practitioner interviews. Verify with each vendor before purchase.

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Frequently asked questions about CIS Controls v8

What is CIS Controls v8 in plain English?

CIS Controls are an 18-step, plain-English security checklist used worldwide as the practical baseline for any company that just wants to be 'reasonably secure'.

Who must comply?

Any org wanting a concrete baseline.

What evidence is required?

Inventory, scans, MFA, log reviews, IR drills.

Where do teams usually fail?

Continuous measurement and evidence.

Best tools for CIS Controls v8?

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Evidence workflow for CIS Controls v8

Per-control measurement and evidence packs.

7 CIS Controls v8 requirements mapped across 6 vendors. Last updated 2026-05-07.
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