Enhancing Cloud Security Posture with CIS Hardening and Guardrails

Authors

Santosh Pashikanti

Abstract

Cloud computing has revolutionized how organizations deploy and scale their IT resources, but it also introduces new security threats and complexities. Hardening cloud environments using industry-standard benchmarks from the Center for Internet Security (CIS) and implementing guardrails are essential for establishing a robust cloud security posture. This white paper proposes a deep technical understanding of how CIS hardening and guardrails can work together to secure cloud infrastructures. This paper presents architectural considerations, implementation methodologies, key challenges, solutions, and real-world use cases. By integrating CIS best practices and enforcing guardrails early in the deployment pipeline, organizations can effectively reduce misconfigurations, improve compliance, and achieve continuous security monitoring.

Keywords

Cloud Security, CIS Benchmarks, Hardening, Guardrails, Compliance, Continuous Monitoring, DevSecOps

Enhancing Cloud Security Posture with CIS Hardening and Guardrails. Santosh Pashikanti. 2022. IJIRCT, Volume 8, Issue 1. Pages 1-5. https://www.ijirct.org/viewPaper.php?paperId=2501057