| Control Domain |
Control |
Name |
MetadataId |
Category |
Title |
Owner |
Requirements |
Description |
Info |
Policy# |
| Azure_Security_Benchmark_v2.0 |
DP-4 |
Azure_Security_Benchmark_v2.0_DP-4 |
Azure Security Benchmark DP-4 |
Data Protection |
Encrypt sensitive information in transit |
Shared |
To complement access controls, data in transit should be protected against ‘out of band’ attacks (e.g. traffic capture) using encryption to ensure that attackers cannot easily read or modify the data.
While this is optional for traffic on private networks, this is critical for traffic on external and public networks. For HTTP traffic, ensure that any clients connecting to your Azure resources can negotiate TLS v1.2 or greater. For remote management, use SSH (for Linux) or RDP/TLS (for Windows) instead of an unencrypted protocol. Obsoleted SSL, TLS, and SSH versions and protocols, and weak ciphers should be disabled.
By default, Azure provides encryption for data in transit between Azure data centers.
Understand encryption in transit with Azure: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/security/fundamentals/encryption-overview#encryption-of-data-in-transit
Information on TLS Security: https://docs.microsoft.com/security/engineering/solving-tls1-problem
Double encryption for Azure data in transit: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/security/fundamentals/double-encryption#data-in-transit |
n/a |
link |
12 |
| Azure_Security_Benchmark_v3.0 |
DP-3 |
Azure_Security_Benchmark_v3.0_DP-3 |
Azure Security Benchmark DP-3 |
Data Protection |
Encrypt sensitive data in transit |
Shared |
**Security Principle:**
Protect the data in transit against 'out of band' attacks (such as traffic capture) using encryption to ensure that attackers cannot easily read or modify the data.
Set the network boundary and service scope where data in transit encryption is mandatory inside and outside of the network. While this is optional for traffic on private networks, this is critical for traffic on external and public networks.
**Azure Guidance:**
Enforce secure transfer in services such as Azure Storage, where a native data in transit encryption feature is built in.
Enforce HTTPS for workload web application and services by ensuring that any clients connecting to your Azure resources use transportation layer security (TLS) v1.2 or later. For remote management of VMs, use SSH (for Linux) or RDP/TLS (for Windows) instead of an unencrypted protocol.
Note: Data in transit encryption is enabled for all Azure traffic traveling between Azure datacenters. TLS v1.2 or later is enabled on most Azure PaaS services by default.
**Implementation and additional context:**
Double encryption for Azure data in transit:
https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/security/fundamentals/double-encryption#data-in-transit
Understand encryption in transit with Azure:
https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/security/fundamentals/encryption-overview#encryption-of-data-in-transit
Information on TLS Security:
https://docs.microsoft.com/security/engineering/solving-tls1-problem
Enforce secure transfer in Azure storage:
https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/storage/common/storage-require-secure-transfer?toc=/azure/storage/blobs/toc.json#require-secure-transfer-for-a-new-storage-account |
n/a |
link |
12 |
| CMMC_2.0_L2 |
SC.L2-3.13.8 |
CMMC_2.0_L2_SC.L2-3.13.8 |
404 not found |
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n/a |
n/a |
|
16 |
| FedRAMP_High_R4 |
SC-8 |
FedRAMP_High_R4_SC-8 |
FedRAMP High SC-8 |
System And Communications Protection |
Transmission Confidentiality And Integrity |
Shared |
n/a |
The information system protects the [Selection (one or more): confidentiality; integrity] of transmitted information.
Supplemental Guidance: This control applies to both internal and external networks and all types of information system components from which information can be transmitted (e.g., servers, mobile devices, notebook computers, printers, copiers, scanners, facsimile machines). Communication paths outside the physical protection of a controlled boundary are exposed to the possibility of interception and modification. Protecting the confidentiality and/or integrity of organizational information can be accomplished by physical means (e.g., by employing physical distribution systems) or by logical means (e.g., employing encryption techniques). Organizations relying on commercial providers offering transmission services as commodity services rather than as fully dedicated services (i.e., services which can be highly specialized to individual customer needs), may find it difficult to obtain the necessary assurances regarding the implementation of needed security controls for transmission confidentiality/integrity. In such situations, organizations determine what types of confidentiality/integrity services are available in standard, commercial telecommunication service packages. If it is infeasible or impractical to obtain the necessary security controls and assurances of control effectiveness through appropriate contracting vehicles, organizations implement appropriate compensating security controls or explicitly accept the additional risk. Related controls: AC-17, PE-4.
References: FIPS Publications 140-2, 197; NIST Special Publications 800-52, 800-77, 800-81, 800-113; CNSS Policy 15; NSTISSI No. 7003. |
link |
15 |
| FedRAMP_High_R4 |
SC-8(1) |
FedRAMP_High_R4_SC-8(1) |
FedRAMP High SC-8 (1) |
System And Communications Protection |
Cryptographic Or Alternate Physical Protection |
Shared |
n/a |
The information system implements cryptographic mechanisms to [Selection (one or more): prevent unauthorized disclosure of information; detect changes to information] during transmission unless otherwise protected by [Assignment: organization-defined alternative physical safeguards].
Supplemental Guidance: Encrypting information for transmission protects information from unauthorized disclosure and modification. Cryptographic mechanisms implemented to protect information integrity include, for example, cryptographic hash functions which have common application in digital signatures, checksums, and message authentication codes. Alternative physical security safeguards include, for example, protected distribution systems. Related control: SC-13. |
link |
14 |
| FedRAMP_Moderate_R4 |
SC-8 |
FedRAMP_Moderate_R4_SC-8 |
FedRAMP Moderate SC-8 |
System And Communications Protection |
Transmission Confidentiality And Integrity |
Shared |
n/a |
The information system protects the [Selection (one or more): confidentiality; integrity] of transmitted information.
Supplemental Guidance: This control applies to both internal and external networks and all types of information system components from which information can be transmitted (e.g., servers, mobile devices, notebook computers, printers, copiers, scanners, facsimile machines). Communication paths outside the physical protection of a controlled boundary are exposed to the possibility of interception and modification. Protecting the confidentiality and/or integrity of organizational information can be accomplished by physical means (e.g., by employing physical distribution systems) or by logical means (e.g., employing encryption techniques). Organizations relying on commercial providers offering transmission services as commodity services rather than as fully dedicated services (i.e., services which can be highly specialized to individual customer needs), may find it difficult to obtain the necessary assurances regarding the implementation of needed security controls for transmission confidentiality/integrity. In such situations, organizations determine what types of confidentiality/integrity services are available in standard, commercial telecommunication service packages. If it is infeasible or impractical to obtain the necessary security controls and assurances of control effectiveness through appropriate contracting vehicles, organizations implement appropriate compensating security controls or explicitly accept the additional risk. Related controls: AC-17, PE-4.
References: FIPS Publications 140-2, 197; NIST Special Publications 800-52, 800-77, 800-81, 800-113; CNSS Policy 15; NSTISSI No. 7003. |
link |
15 |
| FedRAMP_Moderate_R4 |
SC-8(1) |
FedRAMP_Moderate_R4_SC-8(1) |
FedRAMP Moderate SC-8 (1) |
System And Communications Protection |
Cryptographic Or Alternate Physical Protection |
Shared |
n/a |
The information system implements cryptographic mechanisms to [Selection (one or more): prevent unauthorized disclosure of information; detect changes to information] during transmission unless otherwise protected by [Assignment: organization-defined alternative physical safeguards].
Supplemental Guidance: Encrypting information for transmission protects information from unauthorized disclosure and modification. Cryptographic mechanisms implemented to protect information integrity include, for example, cryptographic hash functions which have common application in digital signatures, checksums, and message authentication codes. Alternative physical security safeguards include, for example, protected distribution systems. Related control: SC-13. |
link |
14 |
| NIST_SP_800-171_R2_3 |
.13.8 |
NIST_SP_800-171_R2_3.13.8 |
NIST SP 800-171 R2 3.13.8 |
System and Communications Protection |
Implement cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure of CUI during transmission unless otherwise protected by alternative physical safeguards. |
Shared |
Microsoft and the customer share responsibilities for implementing this requirement. |
This requirement applies to internal and external networks and any system components that can transmit information including servers, notebook computers, desktop computers, mobile devices, printers, copiers, scanners, and facsimile machines. Communication paths outside the physical protection of controlled boundaries are susceptible to both interception and modification. Organizations relying on commercial providers offering transmission services as commodity services rather than as fully dedicated services (i.e., services which can be highly specialized to individual customer needs), may find it difficult to obtain the necessary assurances regarding the implementation of the controls for transmission confidentiality. In such situations, organizations determine what types of confidentiality services are available in commercial telecommunication service packages. If it is infeasible or impractical to obtain the necessary safeguards and assurances of the effectiveness of the safeguards through appropriate contracting vehicles, organizations implement compensating safeguards or explicitly accept the additional risk. An example of an alternative physical safeguard is a protected distribution system (PDS) where the distribution medium is protected against electronic or physical intercept, thereby ensuring the confidentiality of the information being transmitted. See [NIST CRYPTO]. |
link |
16 |
| NIST_SP_800-53_R4 |
SC-8 |
NIST_SP_800-53_R4_SC-8 |
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 SC-8 |
System And Communications Protection |
Transmission Confidentiality And Integrity |
Shared |
n/a |
The information system protects the [Selection (one or more): confidentiality; integrity] of transmitted information.
Supplemental Guidance: This control applies to both internal and external networks and all types of information system components from which information can be transmitted (e.g., servers, mobile devices, notebook computers, printers, copiers, scanners, facsimile machines). Communication paths outside the physical protection of a controlled boundary are exposed to the possibility of interception and modification. Protecting the confidentiality and/or integrity of organizational information can be accomplished by physical means (e.g., by employing physical distribution systems) or by logical means (e.g., employing encryption techniques). Organizations relying on commercial providers offering transmission services as commodity services rather than as fully dedicated services (i.e., services which can be highly specialized to individual customer needs), may find it difficult to obtain the necessary assurances regarding the implementation of needed security controls for transmission confidentiality/integrity. In such situations, organizations determine what types of confidentiality/integrity services are available in standard, commercial telecommunication service packages. If it is infeasible or impractical to obtain the necessary security controls and assurances of control effectiveness through appropriate contracting vehicles, organizations implement appropriate compensating security controls or explicitly accept the additional risk. Related controls: AC-17, PE-4.
References: FIPS Publications 140-2, 197; NIST Special Publications 800-52, 800-77, 800-81, 800-113; CNSS Policy 15; NSTISSI No. 7003. |
link |
15 |
| NIST_SP_800-53_R4 |
SC-8(1) |
NIST_SP_800-53_R4_SC-8(1) |
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 SC-8 (1) |
System And Communications Protection |
Cryptographic Or Alternate Physical Protection |
Shared |
n/a |
The information system implements cryptographic mechanisms to [Selection (one or more): prevent unauthorized disclosure of information; detect changes to information] during transmission unless otherwise protected by [Assignment: organization-defined alternative physical safeguards].
Supplemental Guidance: Encrypting information for transmission protects information from unauthorized disclosure and modification. Cryptographic mechanisms implemented to protect information integrity include, for example, cryptographic hash functions which have common application in digital signatures, checksums, and message authentication codes. Alternative physical security safeguards include, for example, protected distribution systems. Related control: SC-13. |
link |
14 |
| NIST_SP_800-53_R5 |
SC-8 |
NIST_SP_800-53_R5_SC-8 |
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-8 |
System and Communications Protection |
Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity |
Shared |
n/a |
Protect the [Selection (OneOrMore): confidentiality;integrity] of transmitted information. |
link |
15 |
| NIST_SP_800-53_R5 |
SC-8(1) |
NIST_SP_800-53_R5_SC-8(1) |
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-8 (1) |
System and Communications Protection |
Cryptographic Protection |
Shared |
n/a |
Implement cryptographic mechanisms to [Selection (OneOrMore): prevent unauthorized disclosure of information;detect changes to information] during transmission. |
link |
14 |
| NZ_ISM_v3.5 |
SS-3 |
NZ_ISM_v3.5_SS-3 |
NZISM Security Benchmark SS-3 |
Software security |
14.1.9 Maintaining hardened SOEs |
Customer |
n/a |
Whilst a SOE can be sufficiently hardened when it is deployed, its security will progressively degrade over time. Agencies can address the degradation of the security of a SOE by ensuring that patches are continually applied, system users are not able to disable or bypass security functionality and antivirus and other security software is appropriately maintained with the latest signatures and updates.
End Point Agents monitor traffic and apply security policies on applications, storage interfaces and data in real-time. Administrators actively block or monitor and log policy breaches. The End Point Agent can also create forensic monitoring to facilitate incident investigation.
End Point Agents can monitor user activity, such as the cut, copy, paste, print, print screen operations and copying data to external drives and other devices. The Agent can then apply policies to limit such activity. |
link |
17 |
| RMiT_v1.0 |
Appendix_5.6 |
RMiT_v1.0_Appendix_5.6 |
RMiT Appendix 5.6 |
Control Measures on Cybersecurity |
Control Measures on Cybersecurity - Appendix 5.6 |
Customer |
n/a |
Ensure security controls for remote access to server include the following:
(a) restrict access to only hardened and locked down end-point devices;
(b) use secure tunnels such as TLS and VPN IPSec;
(c) deploy ‘gateway’ server with adequate perimeter defences and protection such as firewall, IPS and antivirus; and
(d) close relevant ports immediately upon expiry of remote access. |
link |
19 |
| SOC_2 |
CC6.1 |
SOC_2_CC6.1 |
SOC 2 Type 2 CC6.1 |
Logical and Physical Access Controls |
Logical access security software, infrastructure, and architectures |
Shared |
The customer is responsible for implementing this recommendation. |
The following points of focus, specifically related to all engagements using the trust services criteria, highlight important characteristics relating to this criterion:
• Identifies and Manages the Inventory of Information Assets — The entity identifies,
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inventories, classifies, and manages information assets.
• Restricts Logical Access — Logical access to information assets, including hardware, data (at-rest, during processing, or in transmission), software, administrative
authorities, mobile devices, output, and offline system components is restricted
through the use of access control software and rule sets.
• Identifies and Authenticates Users — Persons, infrastructure, and software are
identified and authenticated prior to accessing information assets, whether locally
or remotely.
• Considers Network Segmentation — Network segmentation permits unrelated portions of the entity's information system to be isolated from each other.
• Manages Points of Access — Points of access by outside entities and the types of
data that flow through the points of access are identified, inventoried, and managed. The types of individuals and systems using each point of access are identified,
documented, and managed.
• Restricts Access to Information Assets — Combinations of data classification, separate data structures, port restrictions, access protocol restrictions, user identification, and digital certificates are used to establish access-control rules for information assets.
• Manages Identification and Authentication — Identification and authentication requirements are established, documented, and managed for individuals and systems
accessing entity information, infrastructure, and software.
• Manages Credentials for Infrastructure and Software — New internal and external
infrastructure and software are registered, authorized, and documented prior to being granted access credentials and implemented on the network or access point.
Credentials are removed and access is disabled when access is no longer required
or the infrastructure and software are no longer in use.
• Uses Encryption to Protect Data — The entity uses encryption to supplement other
measures used to protect data at rest, when such protections are deemed appropriate based on assessed risk.
• Protects Encryption Keys — Processes are in place to protect encryption keys during generation, storage, use, and destruction |
|
80 |
| SOC_2 |
CC6.6 |
SOC_2_CC6.6 |
SOC 2 Type 2 CC6.6 |
Logical and Physical Access Controls |
Security measures against threats outside system boundaries |
Shared |
The customer is responsible for implementing this recommendation. |
• Restricts Access — The types of activities that can occur through a communication
channel (for example, FTP site, router port) are restricted.
• Protects Identification and Authentication Credentials — Identification and authentication credentials are protected during transmission outside its system boundaries.
• Requires Additional Authentication or Credentials — Additional authentication information or credentials are required when accessing the system from outside its
boundaries.
• Implements Boundary Protection Systems — Boundary protection systems (for example, firewalls, demilitarized zones, and intrusion detection systems) are implemented to protect external access points from attempts and unauthorized access and
are monitored to detect such attempts |
|
41 |
| SOC_2 |
CC6.7 |
SOC_2_CC6.7 |
SOC 2 Type 2 CC6.7 |
Logical and Physical Access Controls |
Restrict the movement of information to authorized users |
Shared |
The customer is responsible for implementing this recommendation. |
• Restricts the Ability to Perform Transmission — Data loss prevention processes and
technologies are used to restrict ability to authorize and execute transmission,
movement, and removal of information.
• Uses Encryption Technologies or Secure Communication Channels to Protect Data
— Encryption technologies or secured communication channels are used to protect
transmission of data and other communications beyond connectivity access points.
• Protects Removal Media — Encryption technologies and physical asset protections
are used for removable media (such as USB drives and backup tapes), as appropriate.
• Protects Mobile Devices — Processes are in place to protect mobile devices (such
as laptops, smart phones, and tablets) that serve as information assets |
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| SWIFT_CSCF_v2021 |
2.1 |
SWIFT_CSCF_v2021_2.1 |
SWIFT CSCF v2021 2.1 |
Reduce Attack Surface and Vulnerabilities |
Internal Data Flow Security |
|
n/a |
Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of application data flows between local SWIFT-related applications. |
link |
14 |