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# CISO Console

## Introduction

CISO Console is a Command Line Interface (CLI) tool designed to enhance the security monitoring capabilities of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and security professionals. It provides real-time alerts for critical vulnerabilities added or published in the last 24 hours, helping users stay informed and respond promptly to potential security threats.

## Key Features

* **Real-time Alerting**: CISO Console notifies users by playing an alert sound when critical vulnerabilities are added or published in the last 24 hours.
* **Customizable Notifications**: Users can customize the alert sound and notification settings based on their preferences.
* **Vulnerability Source Integration**: Integrates with leading vulnerability databases to provide comprehensive coverage.
* **CLI-based**: Designed as a CLI tool for easy integration into existing workflows.
* **User-friendly Interface**: Provides a simple and intuitive interface for ease of use.

## Getting Started

To start using CISO Console, follow these simple steps:

1. **Installation**: Download and install CISO Console on your system.

   * [Download for macOS](https://digitalassets.sec1.io/sec1-ciso-cli-macos)
   * [Download for Linux](https://digitalassets.sec1.io/sec1-ciso-cli-linux)
   * [Download for Windows](https://digitalassets.sec1.io/sec1-ciso-cli-win.exe)

   ```bash
      curl --compressed https://digitalassets.sec1.io/sec1-ciso-cli-macos -o sec1-ciso-console
      chmod +x ./sec1-ciso-console
      mv ./sec1-ciso-console /usr/local/bin/
   ```
2. **Configuration**: Configure CISO Console to connect to the vulnerability database and set up alert sound preferences.
3. **Running the CLI**: Run the CLI tool to start monitoring for critical vulnerabilities.
4. **Alert Notifications**: When a critical vulnerability is added or published in the last 24 hours, CISO Console will notify you by playing the configured alert sound.

## System Requirements

* Operating System: Windows, Linux, macOS
* Sound output device for alert notifications