CIS18 Compliance
CIS18 compliance simplified – with our platform and support, you are never alone; we guide you step-by-step to successful completion.
Gap analysis and quick wins – results from day one.
Save time and money – consultant support is included in the price.
Guided step-by-step – from controls to policies and documentation.
Full transparency – dashboard and reports ready for management and the board.
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The Solution - In Brief
What is CIS18 Compliance?
A module within the SecureFirst Omni Platform that guides you step-by-step through the entire CIS18 Controls implementation – encompassing analysis, controls, policies, processes, and documentation.
Why it works
You eliminate expensive consultant fees, cumbersome reports, and uncertainty. The platform integrates AI, automated tools, and dedicated consultant support, ensuring the work is both manageable and practical.
Easy Onboarding
During the onboarding process, we conduct a gap analysis and develop a plan with quick wins, enabling management to observe tangible results from the outset.
A Comprehensive Overview
The dashboard and pre-configured reports display status, emerging risks, and improvements over time – ready for dissemination to management, the board of directors, clients, and insurance providers.
Everyday SecuritySimplifying CIS18
Our platform guides you through the entire CIS18 implementation process – from control assessment to documentation, reporting, and process configuration. With AI-generated reports, automated policy templates, and dedicated consultant support included in the monthly fee, compliance becomes manageable, time-efficient, and actionable in practice.
We understand that CIS18 is not solely about controls, but significantly about establishing the correct policies and processes – and revisiting them continuously throughout the year. Our platform renders this work manageable and structured. During onboarding, we collaborate to devise a plan that ensures all central nuances of CIS18 are addressed. Concurrently, we assist in identifying “quick wins,” allowing you to promptly observe concrete improvements and experience the value of your efforts.
Why It WorksProven Efficacy
While consultants often deliver extensive reports lacking clear direction, our platform guides you comprehensively from analysis to action. The synergy of AI, automated processes, and included consultant support ensures that compliance is manageable and effectively implemented in practice – yielding results that can be documented for management, the board of directors, and insurance providers.
While many solutions merely identify problems, SecureFirst goes further by creating tangible value in daily operations. The platform provides an overview, alerts to new risks, and assists organizations in meeting requirements from entities such as cyber insurance providers. As Nina Schwartz, CEO of Fremsyn ApS, states: “SecureFirst helps us meet the requirements for cyber insurance. They provide us with an excellent security overview and alert us when new vulnerabilities and risks are detected in our IT environment.”
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The journey often commences with an introductory meeting, where we demonstrate the platform and illustrate how CIS18 can be practically applied within your organization. Once you are ready, we schedule an onboarding meeting that includes a joint gap analysis and a plan for the initial steps. On the same day, you gain access to the platform – and with AI reporting and consultant support included, you can confidently begin without unnecessary complications.
Many anticipate that compliance work begins with an expensive consultant and a voluminous report. Our clients experience the exact opposite. Already during onboarding, they receive a clear plan with quick wins, enabling management to observe concrete results immediately. As one client expressed: “We thought it would be complicated – but after just the first meeting, we had a clear plan and could demonstrate to management that we were making progress.”
Monitor Your ProgressA Unified Overview
The SecureFirst portal features an efficient and intuitive dashboard that consolidates all critical information in one place. Here, you can quickly monitor status, track developments, and address areas requiring attention.
With SecureFirst, you can generate a comprehensive report detailing both new risks and implemented improvements. This enables IT managers to effortlessly communicate status updates to management and the board of directors, eliminating the need to spend hours creating custom PowerPoint presentations, while simultaneously documenting ongoing advancements in security efforts.
What You Gain with SecureFirst
Overview: Status of all CIS18 controls in one centralized location.
Action: Receive clear next steps to ensure continuous progress.
Documentation: Generate reports suitable for direct use by management or for cyber insurance purposes.
Support: Consulting and sparring are included in the price – you are never alone.
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Need clarification?What other companies have asked
What is CIS18 – and why is it relevant?
An international framework comprising 18 control areas and 153 recommendations, providing a
structured, prioritized path to enhanced cybersecurity and simplified documentation.
Is CIS18 a legal requirement?
No, but it supports requirements and expectations from, for example, NIS2, GDPR, clients, and
cyber insurance – providing a solid foundation for compliance.
What level do we start at (Implementation Groups)?
CIS18 is divided into IG1, IG2, and IG3. We assess your organization's size, risk profile, and maturity, and
recommend a starting level – with the flexibility to expand continuously.
How do we get started?
We begin with an introductory meeting. Subsequently, we conduct onboarding with a joint gap analysis
and a plan for “quick wins” and next steps. You gain access to the platform on the same day.
How long does it take to become compliant?
This depends on your starting point. You will achieve rapid results (quick wins) within a few weeks and a roadmap for full implementation over several months – with ongoing status updates.
What if we already have policies and controls in place?
We map existing material to CIS18, leverage effective components, and focus solely on the gaps. This eliminates redundant efforts.
How does AI provide practical assistance?
AI facilitates clear reports, policy/process proposals, and comprehensible status summaries, empowering both IT and management to act promptly and securely.
How are policies and processes managed throughout the year?
The platform offers templates, assigns responsibilities and due dates, and provides review reminders, ensuring governance is maintained efficiently without becoming burdensome.
Can documentation be provided to management, the board, and auditors?
Yes. You will receive dashboards and exportable reports that highlight new risks, implemented improvements, and supporting evidence – providing audit-ready documentation.
Does this provide assistance concerning customers, authorities, and cyber insurance?
Yes. The output can be directly leveraged for due diligence, questionnaires, and requirements from insurance providers – thereby mitigating friction in communication.
What if progress is hindered or time constraints arise?
Consultant support is included. You can schedule our cybersecurity specialists directly within the platform, ensuring continuous assistance.
What are the costs?
Fixed monthly pricing with no hidden fees. (Utilize our price calculator or contact us for a tailored quote.)
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