Description
About the CIS Controls v8.1 Toolkit
The CIS Controls work because they are prioritised: Implementation Groups 1 to 3 tell an organisation what to do first, so security effort follows real-world attack data rather than a flat checklist. This CIS Controls Toolkit turns v8.1 into working documentation — 40 templates covering the 18 controls and their safeguards, mapped to Implementation Groups, with the policies, standards and registers for asset and software inventory, access control, data protection, logging, and incident response. Each document is written so you can adopt IG1 as a baseline and grow into IG2 and IG3, evidencing safeguards as you go. Everything is editable in Microsoft Office.
CIS Controls Toolkit Author
Authored by a CISSP-certified GRC consultant with extensive experience in governance, risk and compliance, this toolkit encapsulates decades of practical expertise in a user-friendly, ready-to-use format. The templates reflect how the CIS Controls are prioritised and rolled out by Implementation Group in practice, not just the safeguard list.
Governance Docs have created this pack to comply with the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls v8.1 covering 18 controls and 153 safeguards across Implementation Groups IG1, IG2, and IG3.
What is included in the toolkit?
- 40 CIS Controls Documentation Templates — including policies, procedures, controls, registers, workbooks, cross-mapping matrices, and other helpful documentation
- Available as an instant download after purchase
40 CIS Controls Document Templates
A complete and comprehensive documentation package designed to assist clients, consultants, and service providers in successfully achieving compliance with CIS Critical Security Controls v8.1.
CIS Controls Compliance
This toolkit has been developed in alignment with the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls v8.1 covering 18 controls and 153 safeguards across Implementation Groups IG1, IG2, and IG3. Cross-mapping to NIST CSF 2.0, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, PCI DSS 4.0, HIPAA, CBB RM-9, and NCA ECC is also provided where applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the CIS Controls Compliance Toolkit?
The toolkit includes 40 professionally developed documentation templates covering five tiers covering four foundation documents, 18 control implementation plans, eight supporting policies, five operational procedures, and five registers, workbooks, and crosswalk spreadsheets. It spans policies, procedures, registers, workbooks, cross-mapping matrices, and implementation roadmaps — all provided in editable Microsoft Office (.docx, .xlsx) format for immediate use after purchase.
Is this toolkit aligned with the latest version of CIS Critical Security Controls v8.1?
Yes. The toolkit is aligned with the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls v8.1 covering 18 controls and 153 safeguards across Implementation Groups IG1, IG2, and IG3. Templates also include cross-mapping to NIST CSF 2.0, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, PCI DSS 4.0, HIPAA, CBB RM-9, and NCA ECC to support organisations pursuing multi-framework compliance programmes.
Who can benefit from this CIS Controls compliance toolkit?
This toolkit is designed for CISOs, information security managers, GRC leads, internal auditors, and cybersecurity consultants implementing a CIS Controls-based security programme for organisations of any size. GRC consultants supporting multiple clients will also find significant value in the breadth of templates provided.
How do I use the templates after purchase?
All 40 templates download instantly. Open each in Microsoft Office, set your Implementation Group, tailor the policies and inventories to your environment, and the safeguard registers and plans are ready to operate. The structure follows the 18 controls, so your documentation maps straight to the CIS assessment tools.
Can I use this toolkit for multiple clients or projects?
Yes. Security teams and consultants apply the toolkit across business units and clients, selecting the Implementation Group and tailoring safeguards to each organisation’s size and risk. It gives a consistent CIS Controls baseline to adapt rather than rebuild.
How long will it take to implement using this toolkit?
An IG1 baseline can be documented and adopted in four to eight weeks; reaching IG2 or IG3 takes longer as technical safeguards are implemented and evidenced. Organisations with a current asset and software inventory move fastest, since those two controls underpin the rest.
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