Ben Deering enhanced CIS Benchmark compliance and test stability for RHEL in the ComplianceAsCode/content repository. He focused on aligning the server benchmark level from l2_server to l1_server for control 1.1.1.8, improving the accuracy of benchmark mapping and reporting. Using YAML for configuration management, Ben updated the RHEL 8 CIS level 1 profile stability tests to include kernel_module_usb-storage_disabled, which increased the reliability and consistency of security verifications. His work demonstrated a strong grasp of DevOps and security compliance practices, delivering targeted improvements that refined test coverage and configuration alignment within a complex compliance automation environment.