Module 3: Building Your First Line of Defense
Section outline
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Mapped to: CIS Critical Security Controls
Key Topics
- Passwords, MFA, backups, patching
- Endpoint & cloud security basics
- Why tools alone don’t work without visibility
Framework Mapping
- CIS Controls 1–6 (Foundational)
- NIST CSF: Protect
Product Link
- CHI Protection Readiness Score
- Control coverage vs real-world protection gaps
Quick Wins Checklist
- 10 actions that reduce 80% of SME risk
- “What CHI checks automatically vs manually”