Build a Robust Continuous Audit Program in 10 Steps

This CIS blog post outlines a practical, 10-step approach to establishing a continuous auditing program, emphasizing proactive, technology-enabled monitoring of controls and risks. It covers defining objectives and KRIs, leveraging automation and analytics, developing a focused audit plan, piloting and refining, training teams, and maintaining continuous improvement. The article highlights how CIS SecureSuite tools—CIS-CAT Pro, CIS Build Kits, and CIS CSAT Pro—can streamline configuration assessment, remediation, and controls implementation tracking to strengthen cyber hygiene and operational assurance.