Welcome to the CIS 18 Control Framework
This is the Center for Internet Security (C I S) 18 Audio Course, developed by Bare Metal Cyber dot com — where complex compliance transforms into clear, structured learning you can actually use. Listen anytime, anywhere, available on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, or your favorite audio platform, and subscribe today to start mastering high the C I S 18 control frame work one episode at a time .
Across more than eighty episodes, you’ll go far beyond checklists and buzzwords. You’ll learn what each control actually means, how to apply it in your environment, and how to prove its effectiveness with solid, review-ready evidence. From creating an accurate asset inventory to managing software updates, hardening configurations, detecting vulnerabilities, and securing accounts, this course walks you through every safeguard with clarity and purpose.
Each episode builds on the one before it, connecting technical practices to governance, metrics, and measurable outcomes. You’ll understand how to scale from small teams to enterprise programs, how to choose the right implementation group, and how to maintain progress through repeatable workflows and evidence libraries.
If you work in cybersecurity, IT operations, compliance, or audit readiness, this series helps you build a defensible security program without the noise or jargon. Every explanation is grounded in plain English, emphasizing what matters most — risk reduction, accountability, and sustainability.
