> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.msportal.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Playbooks Settings

> Manage CIS security benchmarks and compliance playbooks

Playbooks Settings provides access to security benchmarks and compliance playbooks, including CIS (Center for Internet Security) benchmarks that guide security configurations.

## Accessing Playbooks Settings

1. Click **Settings** in the sidebar
2. Select the **Playbooks** icon from the settings navigation

## Playbooks Overview

The Playbooks page displays all available security benchmarks and guides.

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### Playbook Information

Each playbook shows:

| Field        | Description                                            |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Name**     | Playbook title (e.g., "CIS Microsoft 365 Foundations") |
| **Version**  | Benchmark version number                               |
| **Controls** | Number of security controls included                   |
| **Status**   | Active or archived                                     |

## CIS Benchmarks

MSPortal includes CIS benchmarks for:

| Platform             | Description                                         |
| -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| **Microsoft 365**    | Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive configuration |
| **Azure**            | Azure Active Directory, cloud infrastructure        |
| **Windows**          | Windows Server and workstation hardening            |
| **Google Workspace** | Gmail, Drive, Admin console settings                |

### Using CIS Benchmarks

CIS benchmarks provide:

* **Security recommendations** - Best practice configurations
* **Implementation guidance** - Step-by-step instructions
* **Audit procedures** - How to verify compliance
* **Remediation steps** - Fixing non-compliant settings

## Managing Playbooks

### Viewing Playbook Details

1. Click on any playbook to open its details
2. Review the list of controls and recommendations
3. See implementation guidance for each control

### Enabling/Disabling Playbooks

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select Playbook">
    Click on the playbook you want to manage
  </Step>

  <Step title="Toggle Status">
    Use the status toggle to enable or disable
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm Change">
    Disabled playbooks won't appear in compliance reports
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Playbook Controls

Each playbook contains multiple controls:

### Control Levels

| Level             | Description                                        |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| **Level 1**       | Basic security settings for all organizations      |
| **Level 2**       | Advanced settings for higher security requirements |
| **IG1, IG2, IG3** | Implementation Groups based on organization size   |

### Control Details

Each control includes:

* **Title** - What the control addresses
* **Rationale** - Why this control matters
* **Audit** - How to check current status
* **Remediation** - Steps to implement the control
* **Impact** - Potential effects on users

## Integration with Compliance

Playbooks connect to the Compliance module:

* **Automatic mapping** - Controls link to compliance checks
* **Progress tracking** - See implementation status
* **Reporting** - Include in compliance reports

## Best Practices

* **Start with Level 1** - Implement basic controls first
* **Prioritize by risk** - Focus on high-impact controls
* **Document exceptions** - Record why controls are skipped
* **Regular review** - Update as new benchmark versions release

## Related Resources

* [Compliance Module](/user-guides/compliance/index) - Compliance tracking
* [Compliance Checks](/user-guides/settings/compliance) - Check configuration
* [Adding CIS Benchmarks](/user-guides/compliance/adding-cis-benchmarks) - Benchmark setup