CIS Controls v8.1 integrated into Sophos Central Assessment Tool

The assessment tool in Sophos Central now also supports the latest CIS Controls v8.1, adding another internationally recognized standard for assessing cybersecurity maturity to the functionality of Sophos's self-assessment platform. This provides organizations with a practical tool to evaluate and prioritize protection measures in a structured manner and align them with established frameworks such as CIS, NIST or NIS-2.
CIS Controls v8.1: Internationally recognized security framework
The CIS Controls (Center for Internet Security) are a catalog of 18 prioritized measures that are specifically designed to improve cyber resilience. Version 8.1 includes an extended mapping system to standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, PCI-DSS and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Companies, public authorities and KRITIS-related organizations use CIS Controls to systematically implement technical and organizational protective measures - from taking stock to responding to security incidents.
Assessment according to implementation groups
The CIS Assessment is directly embedded in Sophos Central and supports categorization according to three Implementation Groups (IGs):

IG1: For smaller organizations with limited resources
IG2: For teams with higher complexity and compliance requirements
IG3: For organizations with increased protection requirements and sensitive data

Users receive a guided assessment of all relevant measures based on specific safeguards or control areas - supplemented by information on security functions and affected IT assets. The results can be exported as a report, used for audits or for internal maturity level analysis.
More orientation for IT and security teams
With the integration of CIS Controls v8.1, the Sophos Assessment Tool gains further practical relevance. The most important benefits include:

Enhanced comparability with NIST and NIS-2 frameworks
Structured risk assessment along the areas of inventory, access control, monitoring and much more
Documented results to prepare for audits and certifications
Visualized dashboards for quick classification of implementation gaps

Consistent further development of the security platform
The extended assessment approach positions Sophos Central even more clearly as a strategic tool for cyber security assessments. The integration of CIS Controls v8.1 enables IT managers to efficiently analyze and optimize their infrastructure - based on recognized international standards.
For further information and individual advice on the implementation of CIS Controls and other cybersecurity frameworks, please contact Aphos GmbH, Sophos Platinum Partner and operator of Firewalls24.de.

Additional information regarding Sophos’s CIS 8.1 self-assessment tool and Sophos Central:

https://firewalls24.de/blog/sophos-central-assessment-tool-cis-controls-v8-1-n103

https://firewalls24.de/sophos

https://firewalls24.de/sophos-central

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Aphos Gesellschaft für IT-Sicherheit mbH is a specialized IT security provider from Germany with a focus on tailor-made cybersecurity solutions for companies, authorities and public institutions. As an accredited Sophos Platinum Partner, the company offers first-class consulting, comprehensive support and a broad portfolio of IT security solutions.

With Firewalls24.de, the store for IT security solutions from Sophos, Aphos GmbH enables fast and uncomplicated procurement of Sophos firewalls, switches, access points and Sophos Central licenses.

The combination of technical expertise, personal advice and great prices makes Aphos the ideal partner for companies of all sizes that rely on the highest security standards.

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