Right of Boom is partnering with the Center for Internet Security (CIS) and Antisyphon Training (a division of Black Hills Information Security) to launch a course to help MSPs master the CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls).
The CIS Controls Mastery Course for MSPs allows participants to demonstrate their knowledge and expertise in effectively implementing cyber defenses against threat actors, the organizations said in a statement. Right of Boom’s partnership with CIS and Antisyphon aims to help MSPs deliver The Controls at scale, as customers look to MSPs with cybersecurity expertise to help them proactively defend against cyberattacks.
The CIS Controls Mastery Course for MSPs consists of 300 modules, a lab component for demonstrating competence and understanding, and a 100-question test to receive a certificate of completion, according to the statement. The course also includes Antisyphon’s Core SOC Skills and Intro to Pen Testing, as these foundational principles are critical for MSPs to understand and implement.
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