Primary definition
A prioritized set of actions that collectively form a defense-in-depth set of best practices that mitigate the most common attacks against systems and networks
Also known asCenter for Internet Security Controls · CIS Critical Security Controls · Critical Security Controls · SANS Top 20
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— CIS/EI-ISAC Essential Guide to Election SecurityView source
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CIS
A prioritized set of actions that collectively form a defense-in-depth set of best practices that mitigate the most common attacks against systems and networks
CIS/EI-ISAC Essential Guide to Election Security · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Cis Controls. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/cis-controls
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