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Security configuration benchmarks and hardening guides for operating systems, cloud platforms, and network devices

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Blocked in Syria. Community testing in September 2026 found the CIS Benchmarks page returns a Cloudflare block page at the edge, and no outreach to the organisation has been made yet.

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Community testing from Syria found cisecurity.org blocked. The CIS Benchmarks page returns a Cloudflare block page reading “Sorry, you have been blocked”, naming Cloudflare Ray ID a37573a14e46bf0a. The block is served at the edge, not by the site itself.

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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.