CIS Benchmarks March 2026 Update

Key Points:

• Major updates to multiple CIS Benchmarks, including Microsoft Windows 11 and Server versions, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and Apache Cassandra.
• These updates include new security settings, revisions to existing settings, and alignment with recent platform changes, ensuring benchmarks remain relevant and effective for security compliance.
• Security teams should review the updated benchmarks to implement new settings and ensure compliance with the latest security standards.

Technical Details: The updates include significant changes such as the addition of new security settings (e.g., 9 for Windows 11), removal of outdated settings (e.g., 18 for Windows 11), and adjustments to align with updated ADMX templates.

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques: None mentioned

IOCs Mentioned: None mentioned