compliance controls are associated with this Policy definition 'Azure Policy Add-on for Kubernetes service (AKS) should be installed and enabled on your clusters' (0a15ec92-a229-4763-bb14-0ea34a568f8d)
Control Domain |
Control |
Name |
MetadataId |
Category |
Title |
Owner |
Requirements |
Description |
Info |
Policy# |
Azure_Security_Benchmark_v2.0 |
PV-2 |
Azure_Security_Benchmark_v2.0_PV-2 |
Azure Security Benchmark PV-2 |
Posture and Vulnerability Management |
Sustain secure configurations for Azure services |
Customer |
Use Azure Security Center to monitor your configuration baseline and use Azure Policy [deny] and [deploy if not exist] rule to enforce secure configuration across Azure compute resources, including VMs, containers, and others.
Understand Azure Policy effects: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/governance/policy/concepts/effects
Create and manage policies to enforce compliance: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/governance/policy/tutorials/create-and-manage |
n/a |
link |
19 |
Azure_Security_Benchmark_v3.0 |
PV-2 |
Azure_Security_Benchmark_v3.0_PV-2 |
Microsoft cloud security benchmark PV-2 |
Posture and Vulnerability Management |
Audit and enforce secure configurations |
Shared |
**Security Principle:**
Continuously monitor and alert when there is a deviation from the defined configuration baseline. Enforce the desired configuration according to the baseline configuration by denying the non-compliant configuration or deploy a configuration.
**Azure Guidance:**
Use Microsoft Defender for Cloud to configure Azure Policy to audit and enforce configurations of your Azure resources. Use Azure Monitor to create alerts when there is a configuration deviation detected on the resources.
Use Azure Policy [deny] and [deploy if not exist] rule to enforce secure configuration across Azure resources.
For resource configuration audit and enforcement not supported by Azure Policy, you may need to write your own scripts or use third-party tooling to implement the configuration audit and enforcement.
**Implementation and additional context:**
Understand Azure Policy effects:
https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/governance/policy/concepts/effects
Create and manage policies to enforce compliance:
https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/governance/policy/tutorials/create-and-manage
Get compliance data of Azure resources:
https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/governance/policy/how-to/get-compliance-data |
n/a |
link |
27 |
|
C.04.7 - Evaluated |
C.04.7 - Evaluated |
404 not found |
|
|
|
n/a |
n/a |
|
40 |
CMMC_2.0_L2 |
CM.L2-3.4.1 |
CMMC_2.0_L2_CM.L2-3.4.1 |
404 not found |
|
|
|
n/a |
n/a |
|
25 |
CMMC_2.0_L2 |
CM.L2-3.4.2 |
CMMC_2.0_L2_CM.L2-3.4.2 |
404 not found |
|
|
|
n/a |
n/a |
|
27 |
CSA_v4.0.12 |
CCC_03 |
CSA_v4.0.12_CCC_03 |
CSA Cloud Controls Matrix v4.0.12 CCC 03 |
Change Control and Configuration Management |
Change Management Technology |
Shared |
n/a |
Manage the risks associated with applying changes to organization
assets, including application, systems, infrastructure, configuration, etc.,
regardless of whether the assets are managed internally or externally (i.e.,
outsourced). |
|
31 |
CSA_v4.0.12 |
CCC_04 |
CSA_v4.0.12_CCC_04 |
CSA Cloud Controls Matrix v4.0.12 CCC 04 |
Change Control and Configuration Management |
Unauthorized Change Protection |
Shared |
n/a |
Restrict the unauthorized addition, removal, update, and management
of organization assets. |
|
25 |
CSA_v4.0.12 |
IAM_07 |
CSA_v4.0.12_IAM_07 |
CSA Cloud Controls Matrix v4.0.12 IAM 07 |
Identity & Access Management |
User Access Changes and Revocation |
Shared |
n/a |
De-provision or respectively modify access of movers / leavers or
system identity changes in a timely manner in order to effectively adopt and
communicate identity and access management policies. |
|
56 |
CSA_v4.0.12 |
TVM_04 |
CSA_v4.0.12_TVM_04 |
CSA Cloud Controls Matrix v4.0.12 TVM 04 |
Threat & Vulnerability Management |
Detection Updates |
Shared |
n/a |
Define, implement and evaluate processes, procedures and technical
measures to update detection tools, threat signatures, and indicators of compromise
on a weekly, or more frequent basis. |
|
50 |
Cyber_Essentials_v3.1 |
1 |
Cyber_Essentials_v3.1_1 |
Cyber Essentials v3.1 1 |
Cyber Essentials |
Firewalls |
Shared |
n/a |
Aim: to make sure that only secure and necessary network services can be accessed from the internet. |
|
37 |
Cyber_Essentials_v3.1 |
3 |
Cyber_Essentials_v3.1_3 |
Cyber Essentials v3.1 3 |
Cyber Essentials |
Security Update Management |
Shared |
n/a |
Aim: ensure that devices and software are not vulnerable to known security issues for which fixes are available. |
|
38 |
Cyber_Essentials_v3.1 |
5 |
Cyber_Essentials_v3.1_5 |
Cyber Essentials v3.1 5 |
Cyber Essentials |
Malware protection |
Shared |
n/a |
Aim: to restrict execution of known malware and untrusted software, from causing damage or accessing data. |
|
60 |
EU_2555_(NIS2)_2022 |
EU_2555_(NIS2)_2022_21 |
EU_2555_(NIS2)_2022_21 |
EU 2022/2555 (NIS2) 2022 21 |
|
Cybersecurity risk-management measures |
Shared |
n/a |
Requires essential and important entities to take appropriate measures to manage cybersecurity risks. |
|
194 |
EU_GDPR_2016_679_Art. |
24 |
EU_GDPR_2016_679_Art._24 |
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679 Art. 24 |
Chapter 4 - Controller and processor |
Responsibility of the controller |
Shared |
n/a |
n/a |
|
311 |
EU_GDPR_2016_679_Art. |
25 |
EU_GDPR_2016_679_Art._25 |
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679 Art. 25 |
Chapter 4 - Controller and processor |
Data protection by design and by default |
Shared |
n/a |
n/a |
|
311 |
EU_GDPR_2016_679_Art. |
28 |
EU_GDPR_2016_679_Art._28 |
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679 Art. 28 |
Chapter 4 - Controller and processor |
Processor |
Shared |
n/a |
n/a |
|
311 |
EU_GDPR_2016_679_Art. |
32 |
EU_GDPR_2016_679_Art._32 |
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679 Art. 32 |
Chapter 4 - Controller and processor |
Security of processing |
Shared |
n/a |
n/a |
|
311 |
FBI_Criminal_Justice_Information_Services_v5.9.5_5 |
.7 |
FBI_Criminal_Justice_Information_Services_v5.9.5_5.7 |
404 not found |
|
|
|
n/a |
n/a |
|
96 |
FedRAMP_High_R4 |
CM-6 |
FedRAMP_High_R4_CM-6 |
FedRAMP High CM-6 |
Configuration Management |
Configuration Settings |
Shared |
n/a |
The organization:
a. Establishes and documents configuration settings for information technology products employed within the information system using [Assignment: organization-defined security configuration checklists] that reflect the most restrictive mode consistent with operational requirements;
b. Implements the configuration settings;
c. Identifies, documents, and approves any deviations from established configuration settings for [Assignment: organization-defined information system components] based on [Assignment: organization-defined operational requirements]; and
d. Monitors and controls changes to the configuration settings in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Supplemental Guidance: Configuration settings are the set of parameters that can be changed in hardware, software, or firmware components of the information system that affect the security posture and/or functionality of the system. Information technology products for which security- related configuration settings can be defined include, for example, mainframe computers, servers (e.g., database, electronic mail, authentication, web, proxy, file, domain name), workstations, input/output devices (e.g., scanners, copiers, and printers), network components (e.g., firewalls, routers, gateways, voice and data switches, wireless access points, network appliances, sensors), operating systems, middleware, and applications. Security-related parameters are those parameters impacting the security state of information systems including the parameters required to satisfy other security control requirements. Security-related parameters include, for example: (i) registry settings; (ii) account, file, directory permission settings; and (iii) settings for functions, ports, protocols, services, and remote connections. Organizations establish organization-wide configuration settings and subsequently derive specific settings for information systems. The established settings become part of the systems configuration baseline.
Common secure configurations (also referred to as security configuration checklists, lockdown
and hardening guides, security reference guides, security technical implementation guides) provide recognized, standardized, and established benchmarks that stipulate secure configuration settings for specific information technology platforms/products and instructions for configuring those information system components to meet operational requirements. Common secure configurations can be developed by a variety of organizations including, for example, information technology product developers, manufacturers, vendors, consortia, academia, industry, federal agencies, and other organizations in the public and private sectors. Common secure configurations include the United States Government Configuration Baseline (USGCB) which affects the implementation of CM-6 and other controls such as AC-19 and CM-7. The Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and the defined standards within the protocol (e.g., Common Configuration Enumeration) provide an effective method to uniquely identify, track, and control configuration settings. OMB establishes federal policy on configuration requirements for federal information systems. Related controls: AC-19, CM-2, CM-3, CM-7, SI-4.
References: OMB Memoranda 07-11, 07-18, 08-22; NIST Special Publications 800-70, 800-128; Web: http://nvd.nist.gov, http://checklists.nist.gov, http://www.nsa.gov. |
link |
23 |
FedRAMP_Moderate_R4 |
CM-6 |
FedRAMP_Moderate_R4_CM-6 |
FedRAMP Moderate CM-6 |
Configuration Management |
Configuration Settings |
Shared |
n/a |
The organization:
a. Establishes and documents configuration settings for information technology products employed within the information system using [Assignment: organization-defined security configuration checklists] that reflect the most restrictive mode consistent with operational requirements;
b. Implements the configuration settings;
c. Identifies, documents, and approves any deviations from established configuration settings for [Assignment: organization-defined information system components] based on [Assignment: organization-defined operational requirements]; and
d. Monitors and controls changes to the configuration settings in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Supplemental Guidance: Configuration settings are the set of parameters that can be changed in hardware, software, or firmware components of the information system that affect the security posture and/or functionality of the system. Information technology products for which security- related configuration settings can be defined include, for example, mainframe computers, servers (e.g., database, electronic mail, authentication, web, proxy, file, domain name), workstations, input/output devices (e.g., scanners, copiers, and printers), network components (e.g., firewalls, routers, gateways, voice and data switches, wireless access points, network appliances, sensors), operating systems, middleware, and applications. Security-related parameters are those parameters impacting the security state of information systems including the parameters required to satisfy other security control requirements. Security-related parameters include, for example: (i) registry settings; (ii) account, file, directory permission settings; and (iii) settings for functions, ports, protocols, services, and remote connections. Organizations establish organization-wide configuration settings and subsequently derive specific settings for information systems. The established settings become part of the systems configuration baseline.
Common secure configurations (also referred to as security configuration checklists, lockdown
and hardening guides, security reference guides, security technical implementation guides) provide recognized, standardized, and established benchmarks that stipulate secure configuration settings for specific information technology platforms/products and instructions for configuring those information system components to meet operational requirements. Common secure configurations can be developed by a variety of organizations including, for example, information technology product developers, manufacturers, vendors, consortia, academia, industry, federal agencies, and other organizations in the public and private sectors. Common secure configurations include the United States Government Configuration Baseline (USGCB) which affects the implementation of CM-6 and other controls such as AC-19 and CM-7. The Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and the defined standards within the protocol (e.g., Common Configuration Enumeration) provide an effective method to uniquely identify, track, and control configuration settings. OMB establishes federal policy on configuration requirements for federal information systems. Related controls: AC-19, CM-2, CM-3, CM-7, SI-4.
References: OMB Memoranda 07-11, 07-18, 08-22; NIST Special Publications 800-70, 800-128; Web: http://nvd.nist.gov, http://checklists.nist.gov, http://www.nsa.gov. |
link |
23 |
HITRUST_CSF_v11.3 |
01.l |
HITRUST_CSF_v11.3_01.l |
HITRUST CSF v11.3 01.l |
Network Access Control |
To prevent unauthorized access to networked services. |
Shared |
Ports, services, and applications installed on a computer or network systems, which are not specifically required for business functionality, to be disabled or removed. |
Physical and logical access to diagnostic and configuration ports shall be controlled. |
|
26 |
HITRUST_CSF_v11.3 |
09.j |
HITRUST_CSF_v11.3_09.j |
HITRUST CSF v11.3 09.j |
Protection Against Malicious and Mobile Code |
To ensure that integrity of information and software is protected from malicious or unauthorized code |
Shared |
1. Technologies are to be implemented for timely installation, upgrade and renewal of anti-malware protective measures.
2. Automatic periodic scans of information systems is to be implemented.
3. Anti-malware software that offers a centralized infrastructure that compiles information on file reputations is to be implemented.
4. Post-malicious code update, signature deployment, scanning files, email, and web traffic is to be verified by automated systems, while BYOD users require anti-malware, network-based malware detection is to be used on servers without host-based solutions use.
5. Anti-malware audit logs checks to be performed.
6. Protection against malicious code is to be based on malicious code detection and repair software, security awareness, appropriate system access, and change management controls. |
Detection, prevention, and recovery controls shall be implemented to protect against malicious code, and appropriate user awareness procedures on malicious code shall be provided. |
|
37 |
HITRUST_CSF_v11.3 |
09.m |
HITRUST_CSF_v11.3_09.m |
HITRUST CSF v11.3 09.m |
Network Security Management |
To ensure the protection of information in networks and protection of the supporting network infrastructure. |
Shared |
1. Vendor default encryption keys, default SNMP community strings on wireless devices, default passwords/passphrases on access points, and other security-related wireless vendor defaults is to be changed prior to authorization of implementation of wireless access points.
2. Wireless encryption keys to be changed when anyone with knowledge of the keys leaves or changes.
3. All authorized and unauthorized wireless access to the information system is to be monitored and installation of wireless access points (WAP) is to be prohibited unless explicitly authorized. |
Networks shall be managed and controlled in order to protect the organization from threats and to maintain security for the systems and applications using the network, including information in transit. |
|
24 |
HITRUST_CSF_v11.3 |
10.m |
HITRUST_CSF_v11.3_10.m |
HITRUST CSF v11.3 10.m |
Technical Vulnerability Management |
To reduce the risks resulting from exploitation of published technical vulnerabilities, technical vulnerability management shall be implemented in an effective, systematic, and repeatable way with measurements taken to confirm its effectiveness. |
Shared |
1. The necessary secure services, protocols required for the function of the system are to be enabled.
2. Security features to be implemented for any required services that are considered to be insecure.
3. Laptops, workstations, and servers to be configured so they will not auto-run content from removable media.
4. Configuration standards to be consistent with industry-accepted system hardening standards.
5. An enterprise security posture review within every 365 days is to be conducted.
6. Vulnerability scanning tools to be regularly updated with all relevant information system vulnerabilities. |
Timely information about technical vulnerabilities of information systems being used shall be obtained; the organization’s exposure to such vulnerabilities evaluated; and appropriate measures taken to address the associated risk. |
|
47 |
|
mp.s.3 Protection of web browsing |
mp.s.3 Protection of web browsing |
404 not found |
|
|
|
n/a |
n/a |
|
51 |
New_Zealand_ISM |
14.1.9.C.01 |
New_Zealand_ISM_14.1.9.C.01 |
New_Zealand_ISM_14.1.9.C.01 |
14. Software security |
14.1.9.C.01 Maintaining hardened SOEs |
|
n/a |
Agencies MUST ensure that for all servers and workstations: a technical specification is agreed for each platform with specified controls; a standard configuration created and updated for each operating system type and version; system users do not have the ability to install or disable software without approval; and installed software and operating system patching is up to date. |
|
16 |
NIST_SP_800-171_R2_3 |
.4.1 |
NIST_SP_800-171_R2_3.4.1 |
NIST SP 800-171 R2 3.4.1 |
Configuration Management |
Establish and maintain baseline configurations and inventories of organizational systems (including hardware, software, firmware, and documentation) throughout the respective system development life cycles. |
Shared |
Microsoft and the customer share responsibilities for implementing this requirement. |
Baseline configurations are documented, formally reviewed, and agreed-upon specifications for systems or configuration items within those systems. Baseline configurations serve as a basis for future builds, releases, and changes to systems. Baseline configurations include information about system components (e.g., standard software packages installed on workstations, notebook computers, servers, network components, or mobile devices; current version numbers and update and patch information on operating systems and applications; and configuration settings and parameters), network topology, and the logical placement of those components within the system architecture. Baseline configurations of systems also reflect the current enterprise architecture. Maintaining effective baseline configurations requires creating new baselines as organizational systems change over time. Baseline configuration maintenance includes reviewing and updating the baseline configuration when changes are made based on security risks and deviations from the established baseline configuration. Organizations can implement centralized system component inventories that include components from multiple organizational systems. In such situations, organizations ensure that the resulting inventories include system-specific information required for proper component accountability (e.g., system association, system owner). Information deemed necessary for effective accountability of system components includes hardware inventory specifications, software license information, software version numbers, component owners, and for networked components or devices, machine names and network addresses. Inventory specifications include manufacturer, device type, model, serial number, and physical location. [SP 800-128] provides guidance on security-focused configuration management. |
link |
31 |
NIST_SP_800-171_R2_3 |
.4.2 |
NIST_SP_800-171_R2_3.4.2 |
NIST SP 800-171 R2 3.4.2 |
Configuration Management |
Establish and enforce security configuration settings for information technology products employed in organizational systems. |
Shared |
Microsoft and the customer share responsibilities for implementing this requirement. |
Configuration settings are the set of parameters that can be changed in hardware, software, or firmware components of the system that affect the security posture or functionality of the system. Information technology products for which security-related configuration settings can be defined include mainframe computers, servers, workstations, input and output devices (e.g., scanners, copiers, and printers), network components (e.g., firewalls, routers, gateways, voice and data switches, wireless access points, network appliances, sensors), operating systems, middleware, and applications. Security parameters are those parameters impacting the security state of systems including the parameters required to satisfy other security requirements. Security parameters include: registry settings; account, file, directory permission settings; and settings for functions, ports, protocols, and remote connections. Organizations establish organization-wide configuration settings and subsequently derive specific configuration settings for systems. The established settings become part of the systems configuration baseline. Common secure configurations (also referred to as security configuration checklists, lockdown and hardening guides, security reference guides, security technical implementation guides) provide recognized, standardized, and established benchmarks that stipulate secure configuration settings for specific information technology platforms/products and instructions for configuring those system components to meet operational requirements. Common secure configurations can be developed by a variety of organizations including information technology product developers, manufacturers, vendors, consortia, academia, industry, federal agencies, and other organizations in the public and private sectors. [SP 800-70] and [SP 800-128] provide guidance on security configuration settings. |
link |
25 |
NIST_SP_800-171_R3_3 |
.4.6 |
NIST_SP_800-171_R3_3.4.6 |
404 not found |
|
|
|
n/a |
n/a |
|
24 |
NIST_SP_800-53_R4 |
CM-6 |
NIST_SP_800-53_R4_CM-6 |
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 CM-6 |
Configuration Management |
Configuration Settings |
Shared |
n/a |
The organization:
a. Establishes and documents configuration settings for information technology products employed within the information system using [Assignment: organization-defined security configuration checklists] that reflect the most restrictive mode consistent with operational requirements;
b. Implements the configuration settings;
c. Identifies, documents, and approves any deviations from established configuration settings for [Assignment: organization-defined information system components] based on [Assignment: organization-defined operational requirements]; and
d. Monitors and controls changes to the configuration settings in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Supplemental Guidance: Configuration settings are the set of parameters that can be changed in hardware, software, or firmware components of the information system that affect the security posture and/or functionality of the system. Information technology products for which security- related configuration settings can be defined include, for example, mainframe computers, servers (e.g., database, electronic mail, authentication, web, proxy, file, domain name), workstations, input/output devices (e.g., scanners, copiers, and printers), network components (e.g., firewalls, routers, gateways, voice and data switches, wireless access points, network appliances, sensors), operating systems, middleware, and applications. Security-related parameters are those parameters impacting the security state of information systems including the parameters required to satisfy other security control requirements. Security-related parameters include, for example: (i) registry settings; (ii) account, file, directory permission settings; and (iii) settings for functions, ports, protocols, services, and remote connections. Organizations establish organization-wide configuration settings and subsequently derive specific settings for information systems. The established settings become part of the systems configuration baseline.
Common secure configurations (also referred to as security configuration checklists, lockdown
and hardening guides, security reference guides, security technical implementation guides) provide recognized, standardized, and established benchmarks that stipulate secure configuration settings for specific information technology platforms/products and instructions for configuring those information system components to meet operational requirements. Common secure configurations can be developed by a variety of organizations including, for example, information technology product developers, manufacturers, vendors, consortia, academia, industry, federal agencies, and other organizations in the public and private sectors. Common secure configurations include the United States Government Configuration Baseline (USGCB) which affects the implementation of CM-6 and other controls such as AC-19 and CM-7. The Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and the defined standards within the protocol (e.g., Common Configuration Enumeration) provide an effective method to uniquely identify, track, and control configuration settings. OMB establishes federal policy on configuration requirements for federal information systems. Related controls: AC-19, CM-2, CM-3, CM-7, SI-4.
References: OMB Memoranda 07-11, 07-18, 08-22; NIST Special Publications 800-70, 800-128; Web: http://nvd.nist.gov, http://checklists.nist.gov, http://www.nsa.gov. |
link |
23 |
NIST_SP_800-53_R5.1.1 |
CM.7 |
NIST_SP_800-53_R5.1.1_CM.7 |
NIST SP 800-53 R5.1.1 CM.7 |
Configuration Management Control |
Least Functionality |
Shared |
a. Configure the system to provide only [Assignment: organization-defined mission essential capabilities]; and
b. Prohibit or restrict the use of the following functions, ports, protocols, software, and/or services: [Assignment: organization-defined prohibited or restricted functions, system ports, protocols, software, and/or services]. |
Systems provide a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services routinely provided by default may not be necessary to support essential organizational missions, functions, or operations. Additionally, it is sometimes convenient to provide multiple services from a single system component, but doing so increases risk over limiting the services provided by that single component. Where feasible, organizations limit component functionality to a single function per component. Organizations consider removing unused or unnecessary software and disabling unused or unnecessary physical and logical ports and protocols to prevent unauthorized connection of components, transfer of information, and tunneling. Organizations employ network scanning tools, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and end-point protection technologies, such as firewalls and host-based intrusion detection systems, to identify and prevent the use of prohibited functions, protocols, ports, and services. Least functionality can also be achieved as part of the fundamental design and development of the system (see SA-8, SC-2, and SC-3). |
|
17 |
NIST_SP_800-53_R5 |
CM-6 |
NIST_SP_800-53_R5_CM-6 |
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-6 |
Configuration Management |
Configuration Settings |
Shared |
n/a |
a. Establish and document configuration settings for components employed within the system that reflect the most restrictive mode consistent with operational requirements using [Assignment: organization-defined common secure configurations];
b. Implement the configuration settings;
c. Identify, document, and approve any deviations from established configuration settings for [Assignment: organization-defined system components] based on [Assignment: organization-defined operational requirements]; and
d. Monitor and control changes to the configuration settings in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. |
link |
23 |
NL_BIO_Cloud_Theme |
C.04.7(2) |
NL_BIO_Cloud_Theme_C.04.7(2) |
NL_BIO_Cloud_Theme_C.04.7(2) |
C.04 Technical Vulnerability Management |
Evaluated |
|
n/a |
Evaluations of technical vulnerabilities are recorded and reported. |
|
41 |
NZ_ISM_v3.5 |
INF-9 |
NZ_ISM_v3.5_INF-9 |
NZISM Security Benchmark INF-9 |
Infrastructure |
10.8.35 Security Architecture |
Customer |
n/a |
It is important that the principles of separation and segregation as well as the system classification are incorporated into the overall security architecture to maximise design and operational efficiency and to provide and support essential security to the network design. |
link |
17 |
NZISM_v3.7 |
12.4.4.C.02. |
NZISM_v3.7_12.4.4.C.02. |
NZISM v3.7 12.4.4.C.02. |
Product Patching and Updating |
12.4.4.C.02. - To minimise the risk of disruptions or vulnerabilities introduced by the patches. |
Shared |
n/a |
Agencies MUST implement a patch management strategy, including an evaluation or testing process. |
|
29 |
NZISM_v3.7 |
12.4.4.C.04. |
NZISM_v3.7_12.4.4.C.04. |
NZISM v3.7 12.4.4.C.04. |
Product Patching and Updating |
12.4.4.C.04. - To mitigate the risk of exploitation by malicious actors and to ensure the ongoing security and integrity of the agency's IT systems and data. |
Shared |
n/a |
Agencies SHOULD apply all critical security patches as soon as possible and preferably within two (2) days of the release of the patch or update. |
|
29 |
NZISM_v3.7 |
12.4.4.C.05. |
NZISM_v3.7_12.4.4.C.05. |
NZISM v3.7 12.4.4.C.05. |
Product Patching and Updating |
12.4.4.C.05. - To reduce the potential attack surface for malicious actors. |
Shared |
n/a |
Agencies SHOULD apply all non-critical security patches as soon as possible. |
|
27 |
NZISM_v3.7 |
12.4.4.C.06. |
NZISM_v3.7_12.4.4.C.06. |
NZISM v3.7 12.4.4.C.06. |
Product Patching and Updating |
12.4.4.C.06. - To maintain the integrity and effectiveness of the patching process. |
Shared |
n/a |
Agencies SHOULD ensure that security patches are applied through a vendor recommended patch or upgrade process. |
|
26 |
NZISM_v3.7 |
14.1.8.C.01. |
NZISM_v3.7_14.1.8.C.01. |
NZISM v3.7 14.1.8.C.01. |
Standard Operating Environments |
14.1.8.C.01. - To minimise vulnerabilities and enhance system security |
Shared |
n/a |
Agencies SHOULD develop a hardened SOE for workstations and servers, covering:
1. removal of unneeded software and operating system components;
2. removal or disabling of unneeded services, ports and BIOS settings;
3. disabling of unused or undesired functionality in software and operating systems;
4. implementation of access controls on relevant objects to limit system users and programs to the minimum access required;
5. installation of antivirus and anti-malware software;
6. installation of software-based firewalls limiting inbound and outbound network connections;
7. configuration of either remote logging or the transfer of local event logs to a central server; and
8. protection of audit and other logs through the use of a one way pipe to reduce likelihood of compromise key transaction records. |
|
31 |
NZISM_v3.7 |
17.8.10.C.01. |
NZISM_v3.7_17.8.10.C.01. |
NZISM v3.7 17.8.10.C.01. |
Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) |
17.8.10.C.01. - To enhance overall cybersecurity posture. |
Shared |
n/a |
Agencies SHOULD use tunnel mode for IPSec connections. |
|
22 |
NZISM_v3.7 |
17.8.10.C.02. |
NZISM_v3.7_17.8.10.C.02. |
NZISM v3.7 17.8.10.C.02. |
Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) |
17.8.10.C.02. - To enhance overall cybersecurity posture. |
Shared |
n/a |
Agencies choosing to use transport mode SHOULD additionally use an IP tunnel for IPSec connections. |
|
35 |
NZISM_v3.7 |
22.3.11.C.01. |
NZISM_v3.7_22.3.11.C.01. |
NZISM v3.7 22.3.11.C.01. |
Virtual Local Area Networks |
22.3.11.C.01. - To ensure data security and integrity. |
Shared |
n/a |
Unused ports on the switches MUST be disabled. |
|
18 |
NZISM_v3.7 |
22.3.11.C.02. |
NZISM_v3.7_22.3.11.C.02. |
NZISM v3.7 22.3.11.C.02. |
Virtual Local Area Networks |
22.3.11.C.02. - To ensure data security and integrity. |
Shared |
n/a |
Unused ports on the switches SHOULD be disabled. |
|
18 |
PCI_DSS_v4.0.1 |
1.2.5 |
PCI_DSS_v4.0.1_1.2.5 |
PCI DSS v4.0.1 1.2.5 |
Install and Maintain Network Security Controls |
All services, protocols, and ports allowed are identified, approved, and have a defined business need |
Shared |
n/a |
Examine documentation to verify that a list exists of all allowed services, protocols, and ports, including business justification and approval for each. Examine configuration settings for NSCs to verify that only approved services, protocols, and ports are in use |
|
19 |
PCI_DSS_v4.0.1 |
2.2.4 |
PCI_DSS_v4.0.1_2.2.4 |
PCI DSS v4.0.1 2.2.4 |
Apply Secure Configurations to All System Components |
Only necessary services, protocols, daemons, and functions are enabled, and all unnecessary functionality is removed or disabled |
Shared |
n/a |
Examine system configuration standards to verify necessary services, protocols, daemons, and functions are identified and documented. Examine system configurations to verify the following: All unnecessary functionality is removed or disabled. Only required functionality, as documented in the configuration standards, is enabled |
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25 |
SOC_2 |
CC6.8 |
SOC_2_CC6.8 |
SOC 2 Type 2 CC6.8 |
Logical and Physical Access Controls |
Prevent or detect against unauthorized or malicious software |
Shared |
The customer is responsible for implementing this recommendation. |
Restricts Application and Software Installation — The ability to install applications
and software is restricted to authorized individuals.
• Detects Unauthorized Changes to Software and Configuration Parameters — Processes are in place to detect changes to software and configuration parameters that
may be indicative of unauthorized or malicious software.
• Uses a Defined Change Control Process — A management-defined change control
process is used for the implementation of software.
• Uses Antivirus and Anti-Malware Software — Antivirus and anti-malware software
is implemented and maintained to provide for the interception or detection and remediation of malware.
• Scans Information Assets from Outside the Entity for Malware and Other Unauthorized Software — Procedures are in place to scan information assets that have been
transferred or returned to the entity’s custody for malware and other unauthorized
software and to remove any items detected prior to its implementation on the network. |
|
47 |
SOC_2 |
CC8.1 |
SOC_2_CC8.1 |
SOC 2 Type 2 CC8.1 |
Change Management |
Changes to infrastructure, data, and software |
Shared |
The customer is responsible for implementing this recommendation. |
Manages Changes Throughout the System Life Cycle — A process for managing
system changes throughout the life cycle of the system and its components (infrastructure, data, software, and procedures) is used to support system availability and
processing integrity.
• Authorizes Changes — A process is in place to authorize system changes prior to
development.
• Designs and Develops Changes — A process is in place to design and develop system changes.
• Documents Changes — A process is in place to document system changes to support ongoing maintenance of the system and to support system users in performing
their responsibilities.
• Tracks System Changes — A process is in place to track system changes prior to
implementation.
• Configures Software — A process is in place to select and implement the configuration parameters used to control the functionality of software.
• Tests System Changes — A process is in place to test system changes prior to implementation.
• Approves System Changes — A process is in place to approve system changes prior
to implementation.
• Deploys System Changes — A process is in place to implement system changes.
• Identifies and Evaluates System Changes — Objectives affected by system changes
are identified and the ability of the modified system to meet the objectives is evaluated throughout the system development life cycle.
• Identifies Changes in Infrastructure, Data, Software, and Procedures Required to
Remediate Incidents — Changes in infrastructure, data, software, and procedures
required to remediate incidents to continue to meet objectives are identified and the
change process is initiated upon identification.
• Creates Baseline Configuration of IT Technology — A baseline configuration of IT
and control systems is created and maintained.
• Provides for Changes Necessary in Emergency Situations — A process is in place
for authorizing, designing, testing, approving, and implementing changes necessary
in emergency situations (that is, changes that need to be implemented in an urgent
time frame).
Additional points of focus that apply only in an engagement using the trust services criteria for
confidentiality:
• Protects Confidential Information — The entity protects confidential information
during system design, development, testing, implementation, and change processes
to meet the entity’s objectives related to confidentiality.
Additional points of focus that apply only in an engagement using the trust services criteria for
privacy:
• Protects Personal Information — The entity protects personal information during
system design, development, testing, implementation, and change processes to meet
the entity’s objectives related to privacy. |
|
52 |
SOC_2023 |
CC2.3 |
SOC_2023_CC2.3 |
SOC 2023 CC2.3 |
Information and Communication |
To facilitate effective internal communication. |
Shared |
n/a |
Entity to communicate with external parties regarding matters affecting the functioning of internal control. |
|
219 |
SOC_2023 |
CC5.3 |
SOC_2023_CC5.3 |
SOC 2023 CC5.3 |
Control Activities |
To maintain alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. |
Shared |
n/a |
Entity deploys control activities through policies that establish what is expected and in procedures that put policies into action by establishing Policies and Procedures to Support Deployment of Management’s Directives, Responsibility and Accountability for Executing Policies and Procedures, perform tasks in a timely manner, taking corrective actions, perform using competent personnel and reassess policies and procedures. |
|
230 |
SOC_2023 |
CC6.1 |
SOC_2023_CC6.1 |
SOC 2023 CC6.1 |
Logical and Physical Access Controls |
To mitigate security events and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical information assets. |
Shared |
n/a |
Entity implements logical access security software, infrastructure, and architectures over protected information assets to protect them from security events to meet the entity's objectives by identifying and managing the inventory of information assets, restricting logical access, identification and authentication of users, consider network segmentation, manage points of access, restricting access of information assets, managing identification and authentication, managing credentials for infrastructure and software, using encryption to protect data and protect using encryption keys. |
|
129 |
SOC_2023 |
CC6.7 |
SOC_2023_CC6.7 |
404 not found |
|
|
|
n/a |
n/a |
|
52 |
SOC_2023 |
CC6.8 |
SOC_2023_CC6.8 |
SOC 2023 CC6.8 |
Logical and Physical Access Controls |
To mitigate the risk of cybersecurity threats, safeguard critical systems and data, and maintain operational continuity and integrity. |
Shared |
n/a |
Entity implements controls to prevent or detect and act upon the introduction of unauthorized or malicious software to meet the entity’s objectives. |
|
33 |
SOC_2023 |
CC7.2 |
SOC_2023_CC7.2 |
SOC 2023 CC7.2 |
Systems Operations |
To maintain robust security measures and ensure operational resilience. |
Shared |
n/a |
The entity monitors system components and the operation of those components for anomalies that are indicative of malicious acts, natural disasters, and errors affecting the entity's ability to meet its objectives; anomalies are analysed to determine whether they represent security events. |
|
168 |
SOC_2023 |
CC7.4 |
SOC_2023_CC7.4 |
SOC 2023 CC7.4 |
Systems Operations |
To effectively manage security incidents, minimize their impact, and protect assets, operations, and reputation. |
Shared |
n/a |
The entity responds to identified security incidents by:
a. Executing a defined incident-response program to understand, contain, remediate, and communicate security incidents by assigning roles and responsibilities;
b. Establishing procedures to contain security incidents;
c. Mitigating ongoing security incidents, End Threats Posed by Security Incidents;
d. Restoring operations;
e. Developing and Implementing Communication Protocols for Security Incidents;
f. Obtains Understanding of Nature of Incident and Determines Containment Strategy;
g. Remediation Identified Vulnerabilities;
h. Communicating Remediation Activities; and,
i. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Incident Response and periodic incident evaluations. |
|
214 |