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CIS® (Center for Internet Security, Inc.) is a forward-thinking, non-profit entity that harnesses the power of a global IT community to safeguard private and public organizations against cyber threats. The CIS Controls™ and CIS Benchmarks™ are the global standard and recognized best practices for securing IT systems and data against the most pervasive attacks. These proven guidelines are continuously refined and verified by a volunteer, global community of experienced IT professionals. Our CIS Hardened Images are virtual machine emulations preconfigured to provide secure, on-demand, and scalable computing environments in the cloud.

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PELGRIN TO RETIRE FROM CENTER FOR INTERNET SECURITY

None | May 21, 2015

The Center for Internet Security (CIS) has announced that its president and CEO, William Pelgrin, will be retiring on May 31....

CENTER FOR INTERNET SECURITY AIMS AT AWS

Infosecurity Magazine | March 25, 2015

The Center for Internet Security (CIS) has announced the launch of CIS configuration resources for Amazon Web Services (AWS). The move is meant to address a growing concern surrounding the data safety of information housed on virtual servers in the cloud. Available as Amazon Machine Images (AMIs), these will allow organizations to leverage cloud-based resources configured according to industry best-practice security controls. “CIS is committed to helping organizations improve their cyberse...

CYBER SECURITY FIRM FINDS 'MULTIPLE VULNERABILITIES' IN TIK TOK SECURITY

abc6onyourside | January 15, 2020

A cybersecurity firm tested the security of Tik Tok and found "multiple vulnerabilities" in the app's code, allowing for security loopholes and hacking accounts. Check Point Research published their findings on the app, showing the security concerns. The firm's research shows they were able to manipulate code to mess with accounts' contents, delete and upload videos without the account owner's consent, make previously "hidden" videos public, and access persona...

ACCENTURE TO BUY SYMANTEC'S CYBER SECURITY SERVICES BUSINESS

Technology Decision | January 13, 2020

Accenture’s security arm is set to get a boost with the anticipated acquisition of Symantec’s Cyber Security Services business.The professional services firm has agreed to buy Symantec’s Cyber Security Services business from Broadcom in a bid to enhance its ability to help companies prepare for, detect and respond to cyber threats, Accenture said. Symantec’s portfolio of cybersecurity services includes global threat monitoring and analysis through a network of security op...