CIS Benchmarks updated in October 2026

Original title: CIS Benchmarks October 2026 Update

Severity: Medium New version Global Action required

CIS Benchmarks have been updated during October 2026, with major updates highlighted and full changelogs provided for each benchmark. Organizations implementing CIS Benchmarks should review the updated versions to ensure their security configurations remain aligned with the latest best practices and recommendations.

Who is affected

Organizations implementing CIS Benchmarks globally across any sector or size

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