--- title: Optimize your cybersecurity with CIS18 controls | RISMA description: Get an overview of your security controls and strengthen compliance with a CIS18 solution mapped to ISO 27001 and NIS2 requirements. --- ![](https://www.rismasystems.com/hubfs/Marketing/Website/Ikoner/Other%20solutions.svg) CIS18 Critical Security Controls # Optimize your cybersecurity with CIS18 controls Gain an overview of your control measures with CIS18—a solution that offers a structured approach to compliance, contributes to ISO 27001, and supports NIS2 requirements. [ Book a demo ](https://www.rismasystems.com/en/request-demo) ## Build a resilient organization with CIS18  Cyber threats are more advanced than ever and require stronger security measures. With CIS18 controls, you can stay ahead and mitigate even the most complex attacks, ensuring that your organization stands strong against future threats.  RISMA's CIS18 solution protects your organization's critical systems and assets. It provides a complete overview of security controls while documenting how it efficiently supports ISO 27001 and NIS2 compliance—without the need of duplicating efforts. ![Display of risk assessment in the RISMA CIS18 solution with a color-coded matrix of threats, likelihood, and impact.](https://www.rismasystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing/Website/l%C3%B8sninger/CIS18/1_CIS18.webp?width=500&height=400&name=1_CIS18.webp) ## Prevent business disruption Ensure that your business operates without interruption, even when cyber threats arise. With a CIS18 solution, you'll protect your company's valuable assets and data to avoid disruption and keep work processes stable and productive.  ## Overview of security controls Keeping track of all your security controls and ensuring they are adequately implemented can be challenging. RISMA gives you a quick and comprehensive overview of your security controls, including potential security gaps. This way, you can feel confident that your organization is protected against current and future threats.    ![Visualization of security controls with color codes and diagram in the CIS18 solution, providing an overview of status and gaps.](https://www.rismasystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing/Website/l%C3%B8sninger/CIS18/2_CIS18.webp?width=500&height=400&name=2_CIS18.webp) ![Dashboard providing an overview of CIS18 compliance and risk management.](https://www.rismasystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing/Website/l%C3%B8sninger/CIS18/3_CIS18.webp?width=500&height=400&name=3_CIS18.webp) ## Efficient CIS18 compliance and risk management Gain complete insight into CIS18, ISO 27001, and NIS2 compliance and an overview of monthly audit tasks. The solution ensures continuous documentation and makes it easy to follow up, allowing you to identify and address security issues proactively.  ## Secure and agile operations with CIS18 Strengthen your cybersecurity and secure your organization for the future by implementing CIS18 controls.  [![Let's talk](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/5643563/60cb6395-bab4-45d8-b901-a31a364dc6bf.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/5643563/60cb6395-bab4-45d8-b901-a31a364dc6bf) ## Key features of the CIS18 solution ![](https://www.rismasystems.com/hubfs/Marketing/Website/Ikoner/ikoner-24.svg) ICT policies and CIS18 requirements Develop, manage, and update security policies with pre-designed ICT policy templates. These templates guides you through CIS18 requirements and protect your critical data, systems, and assets. ![](https://www.rismasystems.com/hubfs/Marketing/Website/Ikoner/ikoner-04.svg) ENISA catalog Identify and mitigate emerging threats using the ENISA threat catalog to protect your data and assets. ![](https://www.rismasystems.com/hubfs/Marketing/Website/Ikoner/ikoner-19.svg) Automated Processes for Control Management Automate, delegate, and report on the control environment to ensure effective management and complete visibility of compliance frameworks. ![](https://www.rismasystems.com/hubfs/Marketing/Website/Ikoner/ikoner-08.svg) Compliance Project for CIS18 Controls Plan the implementation level and carefully evaluate the CIS18 controls to ensure full compliance and the detection of any security gaps. ![](https://www.rismasystems.com/hubfs/Marketing/Website/Ikoner/ikoner-05.svg) Gap analysis To establish compliance status, identify gaps in your CIS18 controls regarding the following implementation groups: IG1, IG2, and IG3. ![](https://www.rismasystems.com/hubfs/Marketing/Website/Ikoner/ikoner-03.svg) Incident Management Mitigate risks and ensure business continuity through effective incident management and continuous oversight. Unify your work ## A GRC Platform to bring the organization together Power your organisation by connecting data, teams, action and reporting in an integrated GRC platform.  Whether you deploy one, two, or all our solutions, RISMA GRC platform provides great value by boosting collaboration, increasing visibility, and saving time for everyone involved. ![](https://www.rismasystems.com/hubfs/grc-icn.svg) ### Internal audit streamlined Effortlessly automate, document and report all your controls - including assessment, mitigation and monitoring in one simple platform. [ Read about controls ](https://www.rismasystems.com/en/solutions/internal-controls) ![](https://www.rismasystems.com/hubfs/grc-icn.svg) ### Risk management organized Define, assess, analyze and mitigate your organization’s risks and turn your insight into strategic assets. [ Read about our risk solution ](https://www.rismasystems.com/en/solutions/risk-management) ![](https://www.rismasystems.com/hubfs/Marketing/Website/Ikoner/ISO%20Standards.svg) ### Information security systemized Systematize your information security and achieve full ISMS compliance – including visual overview, real-time mentoring, built-in risk assessment and seamless reporting. [ Read about our ISMS solution ](https://www.rismasystems.com/en/solutions/isms-information-security-management-system) ## FAQ ### What are the differences between CIS18 and ISO 27001? ![Arrow](https://www.rismasystems.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/RISMA_Systems_December2021/images/arrow.svg) Both CIS18 and ISO 27001 are used to strengthen cybersecurity in organizations and help meet requirements such as [NIS2 ](https://www.rismasystems.com/en/resources/articles/what-is-the-nis2-directive)and [DORA](https://www.rismasystems.com/en/resources/articles/dora-regulation), but they have different areas of focus and applications: - **[CIS18](https://www.rismasystems.com/en/resources/articles/what-is-cis18) **is a framework consisting of 18 specific controls and benchmarks designed to protect organizations from cyber threats. It provides a systematic and structured approach to strengthening security measures. - **[ISO 27001](https://www.rismasystems.com/en/resources/articles/isms-what-is-it)** is an international standard for an Information Security Management System (ISMS). It focuses on a systematic approach to risk management through policies, processes, and continuous improvements, requiring organizations to establish, implement, and continuously improve their security processes. While ISO 27001 describes what needs to be done to manage information security at a strategic level, CIS18 offers a more practical how-to approach. ### Is CIS18 relevant for my organization? ![Arrow](https://www.rismasystems.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/RISMA_Systems_December2021/images/arrow.svg) CIS18 is a voluntary framework that organizations can use to strengthen their cybersecurity and priortize security measures. CIS18 is relevant for both small and medium-sized businesses, big organizations as well as public institutions and infrastructure. If your organization handles sensitive data, has compliance requirements or seeks to reduce the risk of cyberattacks, CIS18 can be a valuable framework to implement. It's popular because it provides concrete and actionable steps that protect against some of the most common cyber threats. ### Does your CIS18 solution support NIS2 compliance efforts? ![Arrow](https://www.rismasystems.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/RISMA_Systems_December2021/images/arrow.svg) Yes, our CIS18 solution can be used to support [NIS2](https://www.rismasystems.com/en/solutions/nis2) compliance efforts. CIS18 and the NIS2 Directive complement each other and together they can strengthen an organization’s cybersecurity. NIS2 imposes stricter requirements for cybersecurity, preparedness, and reporting, while CIS18 provides a practical and detailed approach to implementing these requirements. By integrating CIS18 into your security strategy, you can more easily meet [NIS2 requirements](https://www.rismasystems.com/en/resources/articles/nis2-krav-0) while simultaneously strengthening overall cybersecurity, making your systems more robust and resilient against cyber threats. ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=1299420&fmt=gif) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "FAQPage", "mainEntity" : [ { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "

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While ISO 27001 describes what needs to be done to manage information security at a strategic level, CIS18 offers a more practical how-to approach.

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CIS18 is a voluntary framework that organizations can use to strengthen their cybersecurity and priortize security measures. CIS18 is relevant for both small and medium-sized businesses, big organizations as well as public institutions and infrastructure.

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If your organization handles sensitive data, has compliance requirements or seeks to reduce the risk of cyberattacks, CIS18 can be a valuable framework to implement. It's popular because it provides concrete and actionable steps that protect against some of the most common cyber threats.

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Yes, our CIS18 solution can be used to support NIS2 compliance efforts.

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CIS18 and the NIS2 Directive complement each other and together they can strengthen an organization’s cybersecurity. NIS2 imposes stricter requirements for cybersecurity, preparedness, and reporting, while CIS18 provides a practical and detailed approach to implementing these requirements.

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By integrating CIS18 into your security strategy, you can more easily meet NIS2 requirements while simultaneously strengthening overall cybersecurity, making your systems more robust and resilient against cyber threats.

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