CIS Benchmarks Audit is a standalone Python 3 script that evaluates system configurations against published CIS (Center for Internet Security) Hardening Benchmarks. The tool operates without requiring installation or external dependencies, making it portable and easy to deploy across different environments. The script performs automated checks to assess system compliance with CIS security standards and provides indicators of preparedness for meeting official compliance requirements. Users can customize the audit process through various command-line arguments that control test selection and output formatting options. The tool can be quickly deployed by downloading the script directly from the repository and executing it with appropriate permissions. It supports multiple output formats and allows users to tailor the assessment scope based on their specific compliance needs.