Strengthening Cybersecurity and Compliance (CIS Controls and DORA)

• Cybersecurity challenges and regulatory demands are increasing, necessitating a strategic approach that integrates the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls (v8) with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
• The CIS Controls v8 provides 18 comprehensive security best practices, categorized into three implementation groups based on the organization’s size and risk profile. At the same time, DORA emphasizes ICT risk management, incident reporting, resilience testing, and third-party risk management.
• Solutions enhance network security by providing centralized visibility and control over DNS, DHCP, and IP address management, supporting the integration of CIS Controls and DORA.

As cybersecurity challenges and regulatory demands increase, organizations must adopt a strategic approach to cybersecurity. BlueCat Solutions addresses these challenges by integrating the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls (v8) with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), focusing on financial entities in the EU. This integrated approach helps organizations streamline cybersecurity processes, reduce complexity, and meet regulatory requirements.

The CIS Controls v8 provides comprehensive security best practices across 18 controls. These include asset inventory, software management, data protection, secure configuration, access control, continuous vulnerability management, and incident response. Based on the organization’s size and risk profile, the controls are categorized into three implementation groups (IG1, IG2, IG3).

DORA aims to enhance operational resilience in the financial sector by emphasizing ICT risk management, incident reporting, resilience testing, third-party risk management, and information sharing. Integrating CIS Controls with DORA ensures a unified approach to managing cybersecurity risks and regulatory compliance, benefiting multiple industries beyond finance, such as healthcare, manufacturing, retail, energy, education, and telecommunications.

Practical DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (DDI) are crucial for network security. DDI solutions provide centralized visibility and control, enhancing security posture and supporting compliance. BlueCat’s offerings include Integrity for automated DDI management, Gateway for business process automation, Edge for intelligent DNS forwarding and policy enforcement, and Infrastructure Assurance for deep visibility and issue remediation.

By integrating CIS Controls and DORA with DDI solutions, organizations can improve their cybersecurity infrastructure, ensuring resilience against modern cyber threats while adhering to regulatory standards. This comprehensive approach enhances security and supports continuous improvement and scalability.

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