# CIS Critical Security Controls Implementation Checklist for MSPs

> Use this structured approach to begin implementing all 18 CIS Controls, ensuring that your organization or your clients cover essential areas of cybersecurity.

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### CIS Critical Security Controls Implementation Checklist for MSPs

The CIS Critical Security Controls® (CIS Controls®) are a set of best practices for securing IT systems and data against cyber threats. This checklist is structured according to CIS Controls v8.1. It provides a structured approach to begin implementing all 18 Controls, ensuring that your organization or your clients cover essential areas of cybersecurity.

What's in this checklist for MSPs:

- Discover cybersecurity best practices developed by IT experts that address the most common threats and vulnerabilities
- See what actions you or your clients will need to take as you prepare for, achieve, and maintain compliance
- Check off tasks to stay organized and gauge your or your clients' compliance readiness