The Twenty Critical Security Controls for Effective Cyber Defense listed on the SANS website are the culmination of a public-private partnership involving the Department of Defense (DoD),
National Security Association,
Center for Internet Security (CIS),
and the SANS Institute. The list was developed to prioritize the cyber security controls and spending for DoD. It has become the centerpiece for effective security programs for the United States government. From the Resources menu,
select Top 20 Critical Controls.