5.2.2. CIS V8 Compliance

Means compliance with the "CIS Controls v8" security checklist published by The Center for Internet Security, (CIS). This checklist defines a set of basic security controls for organizations.

The purpose of CIS V8 Compliance is to protect organizations against cyber attacks. To this end, the checklist includes various measures within the scope of the basic principles of information security: confidentiality, integrity and availability. These measures include access control, data encryption, network security, system updates and personnel training.

CIS V8 Compliance is issued by CIS. This checklist was published in 2023.

CIS V8 Compliance can be useful for all types of organizations. However, it is particularly recommended for the following organizations:

• Organizations with critical infrastructure

• Large and complex organizations

• Organizations vulnerable to cyber attacks

The benefits of CIS V8 Compliance are as follows:

• Protects organizations against cyber attacks.

• Reduces organizations' information security risks.

• Helps organizations meet their compliance obligations.

• Strengthens the reputation of organizations.

In order to comply with CIS V8 Compliance, organizations are required to take the measures in the checklist. Taking these measures will help organizations protect against cyber-attacks.

The scope of CIS V8 Compliance covers all elements of information security. These elements include information and communication systems, software and hardware used in information and communication systems, persons accessing information and communication systems, and data processed in information and communication systems.

To comply with CIS V8 Compliance, organizations are required to take the following steps:

1. Review the checklist and identify the controls that are important to your organization.

2. Develop action plans for the controls you have identified.

3.Implement the action plans and evaluate the effectiveness of the controls.

CIS V8 Compliance is an important tool to help organizations protect against cyber attacks.

The main differences between CIS V8 Compliance and CIS V7.1 compliance are as follows:

• CIS V8 Compliance is more comprehensive than CIS V7.1 compliance.

• CIS V8 Compliance covers new technologies such as cloud computing and mobile devices.

• CIS V8 Compliance includes new controls to help organizations more effectively protect against cyberattacks.

CIS V8 Compliance is an important tool to improve organizations' capacity to protect against cyber attacks.