CIS_v8CIS Control 1voice-validated
CIS_v8 1: CIS Control 1
CIS_v8
AL
Founder at SQUR · last verified 2026-06-20
Regulation text
Actively manage (inventory, track, and correct) all enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) connected to the infrastructure physically, virtually, remotely, and those within cloud environments, to accurately know the totality of assets that need to be monitored and protected within the enterprise.
ATT&CK techniques this article tests · 15
| Technique | Why it maps | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| T1018 | 1. Asset inventory directly hinders adversary Remote System Discovery. Without a comprehensive list of managed assets, attackers cannot easily identify targets, as specified in CIS Control 1. | 90% |
| T1046 | 1. Network Service Discovery is impeded by accurate asset management. Knowing which services run on which assets, as required by CIS Control 1, prevents attackers from easily mapping network services. | 90% |
| T1033 | 1. System Owner/User Discovery is made more difficult with managed assets. CIS Control 1 mandates tracking assets, which includes understanding their ownership and associated users, limiting adversary reconnaissance. | 80% |
| T1049 | 1. System Network Connections Discovery is countered by active asset management. CIS Control 1 requires tracking all connected assets, allowing for monitoring and detection of unusual network connections. | 80% |
| T1133 | 1. External Remote Services are better secured when assets are actively managed. CIS Control 1 ensures all assets, including those accessed remotely, are known and protected, reducing unmonitored access points. | 70% |
| T1190 | 1. Exploiting Public-Facing Applications is harder on managed assets. CIS Control 1 requires correcting assets, implying patching and securing public-facing systems, thereby reducing vulnerability exposure. | 70% |
| T1053 | 1. Scheduled Task/Job persistence is more detectable on managed assets. CIS Control 1's requirement to track and monitor assets helps identify unauthorized scheduled tasks, preventing long-term adversary presence. | 60% |
| T1547 | 1. Boot or Logon Autostart Execution persistence is mitigated by managed assets. CIS Control 1 ensures systems are tracked and corrected, making unauthorized autostart entries more likely to be detected and removed. | 60% |
| T1068 | 1. Exploitation for Privilege Escalation is reduced on managed assets. CIS Control 1's focus on correcting assets means vulnerabilities are patched, limiting opportunities for privilege escalation. | 70% |
| T1070 | 1. Indicator Removal on Host is more difficult on actively managed assets. CIS Control 1 ensures assets are monitored, making it harder for adversaries to erase traces without detection. | 60% |
| T1071 | 1. Application Layer Protocol C2 is harder to establish with managed assets. CIS Control 1's monitoring requirement helps detect unusual outbound connections from known assets, disrupting C2 channels. | 60% |
| T1041 | 1. Exfiltration Over C2 Channel is more detectable on managed assets. CIS Control 1 ensures assets are tracked and monitored, increasing the likelihood of identifying unauthorized data transfers. | 60% |
| T1486 | 1. Data Encrypted for Impact (ransomware) is less effective against managed assets. CIS Control 1's focus on correcting and protecting assets includes implementing security controls that prevent or limit ransomware impact. | 70% |
| T1005 | 1. Data from Local System collection is harder on managed assets. CIS Control 1 ensures assets are tracked and secured, limiting unauthorized access to local system data. | 70% |
| T1087 | 1. Account Discovery is hindered by proper asset management. CIS Control 1's requirement to track assets includes associated accounts, enabling better control and monitoring of user and service accounts. | 80% |
Defending mitigations · 7
| Mitigation | What it does | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| M1047 | 1. Auditing is directly enabled by CIS Control 1. Actively managing and tracking assets provides the necessary baseline for effective auditing and logging, ensuring visibility into asset status and changes. | 90% |
| M1028 | 1. Operating System Configuration is a core component of 'correcting' assets under CIS Control 1. Ensuring secure configurations on all managed devices reduces attack surfaces. | 80% |
| M1040 | 1. Vulnerability Scanning is essential for 'correcting' assets as per CIS Control 1. Regular scanning identifies weaknesses on managed assets, allowing for timely remediation and improved security posture. | 90% |
| M1031 | 1. Network Segmentation is supported by comprehensive asset inventory. CIS Control 1's requirement to know all connected assets allows for logical grouping and isolation, limiting lateral movement. | 70% |
| M1015 | 1. Software Configuration is part of 'correcting' assets under CIS Control 1. Managing software on inventoried assets ensures secure settings and reduces vulnerabilities from misconfigurations. | 80% |
| M1026 | 1. Privileged Account Management benefits from asset inventory. CIS Control 1 ensures all assets are known, allowing for consistent application of privileged access controls across the enterprise. | 70% |
| M1019 | 1. User Account Management is strengthened by asset tracking. CIS Control 1 ensures that user accounts associated with each asset are known and managed, preventing unauthorized access and misuse. | 70% |
Underlying weaknesses · 7
| CWE | Why it persists | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-1004 | 1. Sensitive Data Storage in improperly controlled resources is a direct risk of unmanaged assets. CIS Control 1 aims to prevent this by ensuring all assets are tracked and protected. | 90% |
| CWE-1078 | 1. Insecure Default Initialization of Resource is common in unmanaged devices. CIS Control 1's 'correct' aspect addresses this by requiring secure configuration of all inventoried assets. | 80% |
| CWE-200 | 1. Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor is a primary risk of unknown or unmanaged assets. CIS Control 1 directly mitigates this by ensuring all assets are monitored and protected. | 80% |
| CWE-284 | 1. Improper Access Control often results from a lack of asset management. CIS Control 1 ensures all assets are known, enabling consistent application of access controls. | 80% |
| CWE-732 | 1. Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource is a vulnerability on unmanaged assets. CIS Control 1's 'correct' aspect ensures permissions are properly set on all inventoried assets. | 70% |
| CWE-798 | 1. Use of Hard-coded Credentials is a common weakness in unmanaged IoT or legacy devices. CIS Control 1's 'correct' requirement mandates addressing such vulnerabilities on all tracked assets. | 80% |
| CWE-862 | 1. Missing Authorization is a risk for unmanaged assets. CIS Control 1 ensures all assets are known and protected, allowing for proper authorization mechanisms to be implemented. | 70% |
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