Microsoft CIS Configuration Manager Single Server License
Secure your business environment with a Microsoft CIS Configuration Manager single server license, providing essential security and compliance capabilities for one year.
- Access to Security Baselines: Gain entitlement to Microsoft's Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks for secure system configuration.
- Compliance Enablement: Ensure your server configurations align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Centralized Management: Streamline the deployment and enforcement of security policies across your server infrastructure.
- Risk Reduction: Minimize vulnerabilities and protect sensitive business data from cyber threats through standardized security settings.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft license provides access to CIS Configuration Manager, a solution designed to help organizations implement and manage security configurations based on industry-recognized benchmarks. It enables the deployment of security policies and continuous monitoring to maintain a hardened server environment.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses utilize this license to ensure their on-premises or cloud-hosted servers meet critical security standards. It integrates into existing IT infrastructure, supporting the operational needs of businesses that rely on secure and compliant IT systems.
- CIS Benchmarks Integration: Apply pre-defined security configurations based on Center for Internet Security standards.
- Policy Enforcement: Ensure consistent security settings across all managed servers.
- Vulnerability Mitigation: Proactively address security weaknesses by adhering to best practice configurations.
- Compliance Reporting: Facilitate audits and demonstrate adherence to security policies.
- Subscription-Based Access: Benefit from continuous updates and access to the latest security configurations for the license term.
This Microsoft license is ideal for businesses seeking to strengthen their security posture and meet compliance mandates without the overhead of enterprise-level solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Server Configuration Deployment
Enable teams to deploy and enforce security configurations based on Center for Internet Security benchmarks across their server fleet. Streamline the process of hardening systems to reduce attack surfaces and protect sensitive business data.
on-premises servers, cloud-hosted servers, hybrid environments, business-critical applications
Automate Compliance Adherence
Automate the process of aligning server settings with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Streamline audit preparations by maintaining a documented and consistently configured server environment.
regulated industries, data-sensitive operations, IT governance frameworks, internal security policies
Proactive Vulnerability Management
Proactively identify and mitigate security risks by applying standardized, secure configurations to servers. Protect against common cyber threats by ensuring systems are hardened according to recognized security standards.
risk-averse organizations, businesses with remote access, companies handling customer data, operational continuity
Key Features
CIS Benchmarks
Apply industry-recognized security best practices to harden server configurations and reduce vulnerabilities.
Policy Enforcement
Ensure consistent application of security settings across servers, minimizing misconfigurations and compliance gaps.
Subscription Term
Benefit from one year of access to the configuration management tools and updates, ensuring ongoing security posture.
Single Server License
Cost-effectively secure individual critical servers without over-licensing for smaller deployments.
Compliance Support
Facilitate adherence to regulatory requirements and internal security policies through standardized configurations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent adherence to security standards and compliance regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making CIS benchmarks essential for protecting financial data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting sensitive patient data (PHI) under HIPAA necessitates robust security configurations and compliance with industry best practices for all IT systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, requiring strong security measures and compliance to prevent data breaches and maintain client trust.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Securing operational technology (OT) and IT infrastructure is critical to prevent disruptions and protect sensitive intellectual property and production data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft CIS Configuration Manager?
Microsoft CIS Configuration Manager is a solution that helps organizations implement and manage security configurations based on Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks. It enables the deployment of security policies to harden systems.
What does a single server license cover?
A single server license covers the use of the CIS Configuration Manager software for one server for the duration of the subscription term, typically one year. It allows for the application and management of security configurations on that specific server.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is intended for businesses, particularly SMBs and mid-market companies, that need to secure their individual servers and ensure compliance with security best practices and regulations.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.