Critical Security Controls Version 7.1

The Critical Security Controls published by the Center for Internet Security are designed to be fundamental controls for all organizations. The 20 controls included in the set are intended to be the basis for any information security program.

Critical Security Controls Version 7.1
IDNameImplementation GroupsThreats
IG1IG2IG3
1Inventory and Control of Hardware Assets   STRIDE-LM
1.8Utilize Client Certificates to Authenticate Hardware Assets  •STRIDE-LM
4Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges   STRIDE-LM
4.5Use Multi-Factor Authentication for All Administrative Access ••STRIDE-LM
7Email and Web Browser Protections   STRIDE-LM
7.8Implement DMARC and Enable Receiver-Side Verification ••STRIDE-LM
11Secure Configuration for Network Devices, such as Firewalls, Routers and Switches   STRIDE-LM
11.5Manage Network Devices Using Multi-Factor Authentication and Encrypted Sessions ••STRIDE-LM
12Boundary Defense   STRIDE-LM
12.11Require All Remote Login to Use Multi-Factor Authentication ••STRIDE-LM
15Wireless Access Control   STRIDE-LM
15.8Use Wireless Authentication Protocols That Require Mutual, Multi-Factor Authentication  •STRIDE-LM
16Account Monitoring and Control   STRIDE-LM
16.3Require Multi-Factor Authentication ••STRIDE-LM
16.8Disable Any Unassociated Accounts•••STRIDE-LM
16.9Disable Dormant Accounts•••STRIDE-LM
16.11Lock Workstation Sessions After Inactivity•••STRIDE-LM