Policy Templates
CIS assembled a working group of policy experts to develop the information security policy templates. These policy templates align with CIS Controls v8 and v8.1, enabling enterprises to formalize their efforts around addressing the Safeguards in Implementation Group 1 (IG1). They cater exclusively to IG1 Safeguards; they do not address Implementation Group 2 (IG2) or Implementation Group 3 (IG3) Safeguards.
Available Policy Templates
Acceptable Use Policy Template for the CIS Controls
This template can assist an enterprise in developing acceptable use for the CIS Controls.
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Enterprise Asset Management Policy Template for CIS Control 1
This template can assist an enterprise in developing an enterprise asset management policy.
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Software Asset Management Policy Template for CIS Control 2
This template can assist an enterprise in developing a software asset management policy.
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Data Management Policy Template for CIS Control 3
This template can assist an enterprise in developing a data management policy.
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Download the template for v8.1
Secure Configuration Management Policy Template for CIS Control 4, 9, and 12
This template can assist an enterprise in developing a secure configuration management policy.
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Download the template for v8.1
Account and Credential Management Policy Template for CIS Controls 5 and 6
This template can assist an enterprise in developing an account and credential management policy.
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Vulnerability Management Policy Template for CIS Control 7
This template can assist an enterprise in developing a data management policy.
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Audit Log Management Policy Template for CIS Control 8
This template can assist an enterprise in developing an audit log management policy.
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Malware Defense Policy Template for CIS Control 10
This template can assist an enterprise in developing a malware defense policy.
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Data Recovery Policy Template for CIS Control 11
This template can assist an enterprise in developing a data recovery policy.
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Security Awareness Skills Training Policy Template for CIS Control 14
This template can assist an enterprise in developing a security awareness skills training policy.
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Service Provider Management Policy Template for CIS Control 15
This template can assist an enterprise in developing a service provider management policy.
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Incident Response Policy Template for CIS Control 17
This template can assist an enterprise in developing an incident response policy.
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