What is CIS-CAT?

CIS-CAT (CIS Configuration Assessment Tool) is a configuration assessment tool provided by the Center for Internet Security (CIS). It's designed to assess systems against CIS Benchmarks and other security best practices. CIS-CAT scans a target system and reports on its compliance with the selected benchmarks, identifying areas where the system deviates from the recommended configurations. It is commonly used by organizations to automate the process of security hardening and compliance monitoring, helping to ensure systems are configured securely and meet relevant regulatory requirements.