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CIS Benchmarks is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

The CIS Benchmarks could not be reached from Syria. Cloudflare blocks the whole cisecurity.org domain, including the page where the benchmarks are offered. Recorded from the same day's landing page test, which showed the block page.

Landing pageFails

Opened from Syria on a desktop browser, cisecurity.org did not load, including the CIS Benchmarks page. Cloudflare served a block page reading "Sorry, you have been blocked" in its place.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. A community volunteer asked the Center for Internet Security in September 2026 for a formal review, its director of benchmarks replied the same day asking what exactly was sought, and a follow-up two weeks later is still unanswered.

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Community Updates

CIS's Director of Benchmarks replied that the request to lift the Syria restrictions had been escalated to upper management, and said he hoped to hear back in about a week.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing CIS Benchmarks in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
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Frequently Asked Questions

No, CIS Benchmarks is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting CIS Benchmarks directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.