CIS Releases Updated Security Benchmarks and Build Kits for March 2026
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The Center for Internet Security (CIS) released updated CIS Benchmarks and CIS Build Kits in March 2026, including major revisions to security configuration guidelines. Key updates include CIS Microsoft Windows 11 Enterprise Benchmark v5.0.0, CIS Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Benchmark v3.1.0, and multiple versions of the CIS Apache Cassandra Benchmark (v1.1.0 for 5.0, v1.2.0 for 4.1, and v1.3.0 for 4.0). Each benchmark and build kit contains a changelog detailing all modifications. The updates aim to enhance security hardening for the specified platforms and software versions. No specific CVEs or technical impacts were disclosed in the announcement.