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Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_AC_2

AC_2

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 AC 2

Account Management

Shared

1. The organization identifies and selects which types of information system accounts support organizational missions/business functions. 2. The organization assigns account managers for information system accounts. 3. The organization establishes conditions for group and role membership. 4. The organization specifies authorized users of the information system, group and role membership, and access authorizations (i.e., privileges) and other attributes (as required) for each account. 5. The organization requires approvals by responsible managers for requests to create information system accounts. 6. The organization creates, enables, modifies, disables, and removes information system accounts in accordance with information system account management procedures. 7. The organization monitors the use of information system accounts. 8. The organization notifies account managers: a. When accounts are no longer required; b. When users are terminated or transferred; and c. When individual information system usage or need-to-know changes. 9. The organization authorizes access to the information system based on: a. A valid access authorization; b. Intended system usage; and c. Other attributes as required by the organization or associated missions/business functions. 10. The organization reviews accounts for compliance with account management requirements at least annually. 11. The organization establishes a process for reissuing shared/group account credentials (if deployed) when individuals are removed from the group.

To ensure the security, integrity, and efficiency of the information systems.

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_AC_2(1)

AC_2(1)

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 AC 2(1)

Account Management

Account Management | Automated System Account Management

Shared

The organization employs automated mechanisms to support the management of information system accounts.

To streamline and enhance information system account management processes.

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_CA_2

CA_2

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 CA 2

Security Assessments

Shared

1. The organization develops a security assessment plan that describes the scope of the assessment including: a. Security controls and control enhancements under assessment; b. Assessment procedures to be used to determine security control effectiveness; and c. Assessment environment, assessment team, and assessment roles and responsibilities. 2. The organization assesses the security controls in the information system and its environment of operation at least annually to determine the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting established security requirements. 3. The organization produces a security assessment report that documents the results of the assessment. 4. The organization provides the results of the security control assessment to organization-defined individuals or roles.

To enhance the overall security posture of the organization.

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_CA_3

CA_3

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 CA 3

Information System Connections

System Interconnections

Shared

1. The organization authorizes connection from information system to other information system through the use of Interconnection Security Agreements. 2. The organization documents, for each interconnection, the interface characteristics, security requirements, and the nature of the information communicated. 3. The organization reviews and updates Interconnection Security Agreements annually.

To establish and maintain secure connections between information systems.

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_CA_3(3)

CA_3(3)

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 CA 3(3)

Information System Connections

System Interconnections | Classified Non-National Security System Connections

Shared

The organization prohibits the direct connection of any internal network or system to an external network without the use of security controls approved by the information owner.

To ensure the integrity and security of internal systems against external threats.

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_CA_3(5)

CA_3(5)

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 CA 3(5)

Information System Connections

System Interconnections | Restrictions on External Network Connections

Shared

The organization employs allow-all, deny-by-exception; deny-all policy for allowing any systems to connect to external information systems.

To enhance security posture against unauthorized access.

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_CA_7

CA_7

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 CA 7

Continuous Monitoring

Shared

1. The organization develops a continuous monitoring strategy and implements a continuous monitoring program that includes establishment of organization-defined metrics to be monitored. 2. The organization develops a continuous monitoring strategy and implements a continuous monitoring program that includes establishment of at least monthly monitoring and assessments of at least operating system scans, database, and web application scan. 3. The organization develops a continuous monitoring strategy and implements a continuous monitoring program that includes ongoing security control assessments in accordance with the organizational continuous monitoring strategy. 4. The organization develops a continuous monitoring strategy and implements a continuous monitoring program that includes ongoing security status monitoring of organization-defined metrics in accordance with the organizational continuous monitoring strategy. 5. The organization develops a continuous monitoring strategy and implements a continuous monitoring program that includes correlation and analysis of security-related information generated by assessments and monitoring. 6. The organization develops a continuous monitoring strategy and implements a continuous monitoring program that includes response actions to address results of the analysis of security-related information. 7. The organization develops a continuous monitoring strategy and implements a continuous monitoring program that includes reporting the security status of organization and the information system to organization-defined personnel or roles at organization-defined frequency.

To ensure the ongoing effectiveness of security controls and maintain the security posture in alignment with organizational objectives and requirements.

125

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_CM_2

CM_2

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 CM 2

Baseline Configuration

Shared

The organization develops, documents, and maintains under configuration control, a current baseline configuration of the information system.

To support effective management and security practices.

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_CM_2(1)

CM_2(1)

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 CM 2(1)

Baseline Configuration

Baseline Configuration | Reviews and Updates

Shared

The organization reviews and updates the baseline configuration of the information system: 1. at least annually; or 2. When required due to significant changes as defined in NIST SP 800-37 rev1; and 3. As an integral part of information system component installations and upgrades.

To ensure alignment with current security standards and operational requirements.

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_CM_2(2)

CM_2(2)

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 CM 2(2)

Baseline Configuration

Baseline Configuration | Automation Support for Accuracy / Currency

Shared

The organization employs automated mechanisms to maintain an up-to-date, complete, accurate, and readily available baseline configuration of the information system.

To ensure the information system maintains an up-to-date, complete, accurate, and readily available baseline configuration

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_IA_5

IA_5

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 IA 5

Authenticator Management

Shared

1. The organization manages information system authenticators by verifying, as part of the initial authenticator distribution, the identity of the individual, group, role, or device receiving the authenticator. 2. The organization manages information system authenticators by establishing initial authenticator content for authenticators defined by the organization. 3. The organization manages information system authenticators by ensuring that authenticators have sufficient strength of mechanism for their intended use. 4. The organization manages information system authenticators by establishing and implementing administrative procedures for initial authenticator distribution, for lost/compromised or damaged authenticators, and for revoking authenticators. 5. The organization manages information system authenticators by changing the default content of authenticators prior to information system installation. 6. The organization manages information system authenticators by establishing minimum and maximum lifetime restrictions and reuse conditions for authenticators. 7. The organization manages information system authenticators by changing/refreshing authenticators in accordance with CCCS’s ITSP.30.031. 8. The organization manages information system authenticators by protecting authenticator content from unauthorized disclosure and modification. 9. The organization manages information system authenticators by requiring individuals to take, and having devices implement, specific security safeguards to protect authenticators. 10. The organization manages information system authenticators by changing authenticators for group/role accounts when membership to those accounts changes.

To effectively manage information system authenticators through verification of recipient identity.

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_IA_5(11)

IA_5(11)

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 IA 5(11)

Authenticator Management

Authenticator Management | Hardware Token-Based Authentication

Shared

The information system, for hardware token-based authentication, employs mechanisms that satisfy CCCS's ITSP.30.031 token quality requirements.

To enhance overall security and compliance with CCCS guidelines.

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_MP_1

MP_1

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 MP 1

Media Protection Policy and Procedures

Shared

1. The organization develops, documents, and disseminates to all personnel: a. A media protection policy that addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and b. Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the media protection policy and associated media protection controls. 2. The organization reviews and updates the current: a. Media protection policy at least every 3 years; and b. Media protection procedures at least annually.

To implement media protection policy and procedures.

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_PL_1

PL_1

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 PL 1

Security Planning Policy and Procedures

Shared

1. The organization develops, documents, and disseminates to personnel or roles with security planning responsibilities a. A security planning policy that addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and b. Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the security planning policy and associated security planning controls. 2. The organization reviews and updates the current: a. Security planning policy at least every 3 years; and b. Security planning procedures at least annually.

To ensure safety of data and enhance security posture.

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_RA_5(1)

RA_5(1)

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 RA 5(1)

Vulnerability Scanning

Vulnerability Scanning | Update Tool Capability

Shared

The organization employs vulnerability scanning tools that include the capability to readily update the information system vulnerabilities to be scanned.

To employ vulnerability scanning tools.

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_SI_8(1)

SI_8(1)

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 SI 8(1)

Spam Protection

Spam Protection | Central Management of Protection Mechanisms

Shared

The organization centrally manages spam protection mechanisms.

To enhance overall security posture.

10.7

CIS_Controls_v8.1_10.7

CIS Controls v8.1 10.7

Malware Defenses

Use behaviour based anti-malware software

Shared

Use behaviour based anti-malware software

To ensure that a generic anti-malware software is not used.

100

12.1

CIS_Controls_v8.1_12.1

CIS Controls v8.1 12.1

Network Infrastructure Management

Ensure network infrastructure is up to date

Shared

1. Ensure network infrastructure is kept up-to-date. 2. Example implementations include running the latest stable release of software and/or using currently supported network-as-a-service (NaaS) offerings. 3. Review software versions monthly, or more frequently, to verify software support.

To prevent any unauthorized or malicious activity on network systems.

12.3

CIS_Controls_v8.1_12.3

CIS Controls v8.1 12.3

Network Infrastructure Management

Securely manage network infrastructure

Shared

1. Securely manage network infrastructure. 2. Example implementations include version-controlled-infrastructure-ascode, and the use of secure network protocols, such as SSH and HTTPS.

To ensure proper management of network infrastructure.

13.1

CIS_Controls_v8.1_13.1

CIS Controls v8.1 13.1

Network Monitoring and Defense

Centralize security event alerting

Shared

1. Centralize security event alerting across enterprise assets for log correlation and analysis. 2. Best practice implementation requires the use of a SIEM, which includes vendor-defined event correlation alerts. 3.A log analytics platform configured with security-relevant correlation alerts also satisfies this safeguard.

To ensure that any security event is immediately alerted enterprise-wide.

102

13.3

CIS_Controls_v8.1_13.3

CIS Controls v8.1 13.3

Network Monitoring and Defense

Deploy a network intrusion detection solution

Shared

1. Deploy a network intrusion detection solution on enterprise assets, where appropriate. 2. Example implementations include the use of a Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS) or equivalent cloud service provider (CSP) service.

To enhance the organization's cybersecurity.

100

16.12

CIS_Controls_v8.1_16.12

CIS Controls v8.1 16.12

Application Software Security

Implement code-level security checks

Shared

Apply static and dynamic analysis tools within the application life cycle to verify that secure coding practices are being followed.

To help identify and address potential security issues early in the development process, enhancing the overall security posture of the application.

16.13

CIS_Controls_v8.1_16.13

CIS Controls v8.1 16.13

Application Software Security

Conduct application penetration testing

Shared

1. Conduct application penetration testing. 2. For critical applications, authenticated penetration testing is better suited to finding business logic vulnerabilities than code scanning and automated security testing. 3. Penetration testing relies on the skill of the tester to manually manipulate an application as an authenticated and unauthenticated user.

To identify potential security weaknesses and assess the overall security posture of the application.

16.2

CIS_Controls_v8.1_16.2

CIS Controls v8.1 16.2

Application Software Security

Establish and maintain a process to accept and address software vulnerabilities

Shared

1. Establish and maintain a process to accept and address reports of software vulnerabilities, including providing a means for external entities to report. 2. The process is to include such items as: a vulnerability handling policy that identifies reporting process, responsible party for handling vulnerability reports, and a process for intake, assignment, remediation, and remediation testing. 3. As part of the process, use a vulnerability tracking system that includes severity ratings, and metrics for measuring timing for identification, analysis, and remediation of vulnerabilities. 4. Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this safeguard. 5. Third-party application developers need to consider this an externally-facing policy that helps to set expectations for outside stakeholders.

To serve as an externally-facing document that establishes expectations for external stakeholders regarding vulnerability reporting and remediation procedures.

16.5

CIS_Controls_v8.1_16.5

CIS Controls v8.1 16.5

Application Software Security

Use up-to-date and trusted third-party software components

Shared

1. Use up-to-date and trusted third-party software components. 2. When possible, choose established and proven frameworks and libraries that provide adequate security. 3. Acquire these components from trusted sources or evaluate the software for vulnerabilities before use.

To utilize up-to-date and trusted third-party software components in application development.

16.6

CIS_Controls_v8.1_16.6

CIS Controls v8.1 16.6

Application Software Security

Establish and maintain a severity rating system and process for application vulnerabilities

Shared

1. Establish and maintain a severity rating system and process for application vulnerabilities that facilitates prioritizing the order in which discovered vulnerabilities are fixed. 2. This process includes setting a minimum level of security acceptability for releasing code or applications. 3. Severity ratings bring a systematic way of triaging vulnerabilities that improves risk management and helps ensure the most severe bugs are fixed first. 4. Review and update the system and process annually.

To establish and maintain a severity rating system and corresponding process for addressing application vulnerabilities, enabling prioritization of fixes based on severity levels, adapt to evolving threat landscapes and maintain effectiveness in mitigating risks.

16.7

CIS_Controls_v8.1_16.7

CIS Controls v8.1 16.7

Application Software Security

Use standard hardening configuration templates for application infrastructure

Shared

1. Use standard, industry-recommended hardening configuration templates for application infrastructure components. 2. This includes underlying servers, databases, and web servers, and applies to cloud containers, Platform as a Service (PaaS) components, and SaaS components. 3. Do not allow in-house developed software to weaken configuration hardening.

To ensure that in-house developed software does not compromise the established configuration hardening standards.

18.1

CIS_Controls_v8.1_18.1

CIS Controls v8.1 18.1

Penetration Testing

Establish and maintain a penetration testing program

Shared

1. Establish and maintain a penetration testing program appropriate to the size, complexity, and maturity of the enterprise. 2. Penetration testing program characteristics include scope, such as network, web application, Application Programming Interface (API), hosted services, and physical premise controls; frequency; limitations, such as acceptable hours, and excluded attack types; point of contact information; remediation, such as how findings will be routed internally; and retrospective requirements.

To establish and maintain a penetration testing program tailored to the size, complexity, and maturity of the enterprise.

18.2

CIS_Controls_v8.1_18.2

CIS Controls v8.1 18.2

Penetration Testing

Perform periodic external penetration tests

Shared

1. Perform periodic external penetration tests based on program requirements, no less than annually. 2. External penetration testing must include enterprise and environmental reconnaissance to detect exploitable information. 3. Penetration testing requires specialized skills and experience and must be conducted through a qualified party. 4. The testing may be clear box or opaque box.

To ensure thorough assessment and mitigation of potential vulnerabilities.

18.3

CIS_Controls_v8.1_18.3

CIS Controls v8.1 18.3

Penetration Testing

Remediate penetration test findings

Shared

Remediate penetration test findings based on the enterprise’s policy for remediation scope and prioritization.

To mitigate security risks effectively.

18.4

CIS_Controls_v8.1_18.4

CIS Controls v8.1 18.4

Penetration Testing

Validate security measures

Shared

Validate security measures after each penetration test. If deemed necessary, modify rulesets and capabilities to detect the techniques used during testing.

To ensure ongoing alignment with evolving threat landscapes and bolstering the overall security posture of the enterprise.

CMMC_L2_v1.9.0_RA.L2_3.11.2

18.5

CIS_Controls_v8.1_18.5

404 not found

n/a

CMMC_2.0_L2

RA.L2-3.11.2

CMMC_2.0_L2_RA.L2-3.11.2

404 not found

n/a

CMMC_2.0_L2

RA.L2-3.11.3

CMMC_2.0_L2_RA.L2-3.11.3

404 not found

n/a

CMMC_L2_v1.9.0

RA.L2_3.11.2

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 v1.9.0 RA.L2 3.11.2

Risk Assessment

Vulnerability Scan

Shared

Scan for vulnerabilities in organizational systems and applications periodically and when new vulnerabilities affecting those systems and applications are identified.

To enhance the overall security posture of the organization.

CMMC_L2_v1.9.0

RA.L2_3.11.3

CMMC_L2_v1.9.0_RA.L2_3.11.3

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 v1.9.0 RA.L2 3.11.3

Risk Assessment

Vulnerability Remediation

Shared

Remediate vulnerabilities in accordance with risk assessments.

To reduce the likelihood of security breaches and minimize potential impacts on operations and assets.

CMMC_L2_v1.9.0

SI.L1_3.14.1

CMMC_L2_v1.9.0_SI.L1_3.14.1

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 v1.9.0 SI.L1 3.14.1

System and Information Integrity

Flaw Remediation

Shared

Identify, report, and correct information and information system flaws in a timely manner.

To safeguard assets and maintain operational continuity.

AIS_07

CSA_v4.0.12_AIS_07

CSA Cloud Controls Matrix v4.0.12 AIS 07

Application & Interface Security

Application Vulnerability Remediation

Shared

n/a

Define and implement a process to remediate application security vulnerabilities, automating remediation when possible.

CCC_07

CSA_v4.0.12_CCC_07

CSA Cloud Controls Matrix v4.0.12 CCC 07

Change Control and Configuration Management

Detection of Baseline Deviation

Shared

n/a

Implement detection measures with proactive notification in case of changes deviating from the established baseline.

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.

TVM_08

CSA_v4.0.12_TVM_08

CSA Cloud Controls Matrix v4.0.12 TVM 08

Threat & Vulnerability Management

Vulnerability Prioritization

Shared

n/a

Use a risk-based model for effective prioritization of vulnerability remediation using an industry recognized framework.

EU_2555_(NIS2)_2022_11

EU 2022/2555 (NIS2) 2022 11

Requirements, technical capabilities and tasks of CSIRTs

Shared

n/a

Outlines the requirements, technical capabilities, and tasks of CSIRTs.

EU_2555_(NIS2)_2022_12

EU 2022/2555 (NIS2) 2022 12

Coordinated vulnerability disclosure and a European vulnerability database

Shared

n/a

Establishes a coordinated vulnerability disclosure process and a European vulnerability database.

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_2555_(NIS2)_2022_29

EU 2022/2555 (NIS2) 2022 29

Cybersecurity information-sharing arrangements

Shared

n/a

Allows entities to exchange relevant cybersecurity information on a voluntary basis.

EU_2555_(NIS2)_2022_7

EU 2022/2555 (NIS2) 2022 7

National cybersecurity strategy

Shared

n/a

Requires Member States to adopt a national cybersecurity strategy.

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

311

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

311

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

311

FBI_Criminal_Justice_Information_Services_v5.9.5_5

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

311

FBI_Criminal_Justice_Information_Services_v5.9.5_5.1

FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) v5.9.5 5.1

Policy and Implementation - Systems And Communications Protection

Systems And Communications Protection

Shared

In addition, applications, services, or information systems must have the capability to ensure system integrity through the detection and protection against unauthorized changes to software and information.

Examples of systems and communications safeguards range from boundary and transmission protection to securing an agency's virtualized environment.

111

FBI_Criminal_Justice_Information_Services_v5.9.5_5

.11

FBI_Criminal_Justice_Information_Services_v5.9.5_5.11

FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) v5.9.5 5.11

Policy and Implementation - Formal Audits

Policy Area 11: Formal Audits

Shared

Internal compliance checklists should be regularly kept updated with respect to applicable statutes, regulations, policies and on the basis of findings in audit.

Formal audits are conducted to ensure compliance with applicable statutes, regulations and policies.

FBI_Criminal_Justice_Information_Services_v5.9.5_5

FBI_Criminal_Justice_Information_Services_v5.9.5_5.7

404 not found

n/a

FedRAMP_High_R4

RA-5

FedRAMP_High_R4_RA-5

FedRAMP High RA-5

Risk Assessment

Vulnerability Scanning

Shared

n/a

The organization: a. Scans for vulnerabilities in the information system and hosted applications [Assignment: organization-defined frequency and/or randomly in accordance with organization-defined process] and when new vulnerabilities potentially affecting the system/applications are identified and reported; b. Employs vulnerability scanning tools and techniques that facilitate interoperability among tools and automate parts of the vulnerability management process by using standards for: 1. Enumerating platforms, software flaws, and improper configurations; 2. Formatting checklists and test procedures; and 3. Measuring vulnerability impact; c. Analyzes vulnerability scan reports and results from security control assessments; d. Remediates legitimate vulnerabilities [Assignment: organization-defined response times], in accordance with an organizational assessment of risk; and e. Shares information obtained from the vulnerability scanning process and security control assessments with [Assignment: organization-defined personnel or roles] to help eliminate similar vulnerabilities in other information systems (i.e., systemic weaknesses or deficiencies). Supplemental Guidance: Security categorization of information systems guides the frequency and comprehensiveness of vulnerability scans. Organizations determine the required vulnerability scanning for all information system components, ensuring that potential sources of vulnerabilities such as networked printers, scanners, and copiers are not overlooked. Vulnerability analyses for custom software applications may require additional approaches such as static analysis, dynamic analysis, binary analysis, or a hybrid of the three approaches. Organizations can employ these analysis approaches in a variety of tools (e.g., web-based application scanners, static analysis tools, binary analyzers) and in source code reviews. Vulnerability scanning includes, for example: (i) scanning for patch levels; (ii) scanning for functions, ports, protocols, and services that should not be accessible to users or devices; and (iii) scanning for improperly configured or incorrectly operating information flow control mechanisms. Organizations consider using tools that express vulnerabilities in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) naming convention and that use the Open Vulnerability Assessment Language (OVAL) to determine/test for the presence of vulnerabilities. Suggested sources for vulnerability information include the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) listing and the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). In addition, security control assessments such as red team exercises provide other sources of potential vulnerabilities for which to scan. Organizations also consider using tools that express vulnerability impact by the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). Related controls: CA-2, CA-7, CM-4, CM-6, RA-2, RA-3, SA-11, SI-2. References: NIST Special Publications 800-40, 800-70, 800-115; Web: http://cwe.mitre.org, http://nvd.nist.gov.

FedRAMP_Moderate_R4

RA-5

FedRAMP_Moderate_R4_RA-5

FedRAMP Moderate RA-5

Risk Assessment

Vulnerability Scanning

Shared

n/a

New_Zealand_ISM_06.2.6.C.01

FFIEC_CAT_2017

2.2.1

FFIEC_CAT_2017_2.2.1

FFIEC CAT 2017 2.2.1

Threat Intelligence and Collaboration

Monitoring and Analyzing

Shared

n/a

- Audit log records and other security event logs are reviewed and retained in a secure manner. - Computer event logs are used for investigations once an event has occurred.

HITRUST_CSF_v11.3

10.c

HITRUST_CSF_v11.3_10.c

HITRUST CSF v11.3 10.c

Correct Processing in Applications

To incorporate validation checks into applications to detect any corruption of information through processing errors or deliberate acts.

Shared

Data integrity controls which manage changes, prevent sequencing errors, ensure recovery from failures, and protect against buffer overrun attacks are to be implemented.

Validation checks shall be incorporated into applications to detect any corruption of information through processing errors or deliberate acts.

HITRUST_CSF_v11.3

10.k

HITRUST_CSF_v11.3_10.k

HITRUST CSF v11.3 10.k

Security In Development and Support Processes

To ensure the security of application system software and information through the development process, project and support environments shall be strictly controlled.

Shared

1. The purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance for configuration management is to be formally addressed. 2. Changes to mobile device operating systems, patch levels, and/or applications is to be managed through a formal change management process. 3. A baseline configuration of the information system is to be developed, documented, and maintained under configuration control.

The implementation of changes, including patches, service packs, and other updates and modifications, shall be controlled by the use of formal change control procedures.

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.

ISO_IEC_27002_2022

5.5

ISO_IEC_27002_2022_5.5

ISO IEC 27002 2022 5.5

Identifying, Protection, Response, Recovery, Preventive, Corrective Control

Contact with authorities

Shared

The organization should establish and maintain contact with relevant authorities.

To ensure appropriate flow of information takes place with respect to information security between the organization and relevant legal, regulatory and supervisory authorities.

ISO_IEC_27002_2022

8.8

ISO_IEC_27002_2022_8.8

ISO IEC 27002 2022 8.8

Identifying, Protection, Preventive Control

Management of technical vulnerabilities

Shared

Information about technical vulnerabilities of information systems in use should be obtained, the organization’s exposure to such vulnerabilities should be evaluated and appropriate measures should be taken.

To prevent exploitation of technical vulnerabilities.

New_Zealand_ISM

06.2.6.C.01

06. Information security monitoring

06.2.6.C.01 Resolving vulnerabilities

n/a

Agencies SHOULD analyse and treat all vulnerabilities and subsequent security risks to their systems identified during a vulnerability assessment.

NIS2

PV._Posture_and_Vulnerability_Management_5

NIS2_PV._Posture_and_Vulnerability_Management_5

PV. Posture and Vulnerability Management

Security in network and information systems acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling and disclosure

n/a

missing value

NIST_CSF_v2.0

DE.CM_09

NIST_CSF_v2.0_DE.CM_09

NIST CSF v2.0 DE.CM 09

DETECT- Continuous Monitoring

Computing hardware and software, runtime environments, and their data are monitored to find potentially adverse events.

Shared

n/a

To identify and analyze the cybersecurity attacks and compromises.

NIST_SP_800-171_R2_3

.11.2

NIST_SP_800-171_R2_3.11.2

NIST SP 800-171 R2 3.11.2

Risk Assessment

Scan for vulnerabilities in organizational systems and applications periodically and when new vulnerabilities affecting those systems and applications are identified.

Shared

Microsoft and the customer share responsibilities for implementing this requirement.

Organizations determine the required vulnerability scanning for all system components, ensuring that potential sources of vulnerabilities such as networked printers, scanners, and copiers are not overlooked. The vulnerabilities to be scanned are readily updated as new vulnerabilities are discovered, announced, and scanning methods developed. This process ensures that potential vulnerabilities in the system are identified and addressed as quickly as possible. Vulnerability analyses for custom software applications may require additional approaches such as static analysis, dynamic analysis, binary analysis, or a hybrid of the three approaches. Organizations can employ these analysis approaches in source code reviews and in a variety of tools (e.g., static analysis tools, web-based application scanners, binary analyzers) and in source code reviews. Vulnerability scanning includes: scanning for patch levels; scanning for functions, ports, protocols, and services that should not be accessible to users or devices; and scanning for improperly configured or incorrectly operating information flow control mechanisms. To facilitate interoperability, organizations consider using products that are Security Content Automated Protocol (SCAP)-validated, scanning tools that express vulnerabilities in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) naming convention, and that employ the Open Vulnerability Assessment Language (OVAL) to determine the presence of system vulnerabilities. Sources for vulnerability information include the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) listing and the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). Security assessments, such as red team exercises, provide additional sources of potential vulnerabilities for which to scan. Organizations also consider using scanning tools that express vulnerability impact by the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). In certain situations, the nature of the vulnerability scanning may be more intrusive or the system component that is the subject of the scanning may contain highly sensitive information. Privileged access authorization to selected system components facilitates thorough vulnerability scanning and protects the sensitive nature of such scanning. [SP 800-40] provides guidance on vulnerability management.

NIST_SP_800-171_R2_3.11.3

NIST_SP_800-171_R2_3

.11.3

NIST SP 800-171 R2 3.11.3

Risk Assessment

Remediate vulnerabilities in accordance with risk assessments.

Shared

Microsoft and the customer share responsibilities for implementing this requirement.

Vulnerabilities discovered, for example, via the scanning conducted in response to 3.11.2, are remediated with consideration of the related assessment of risk. The consideration of risk influences the prioritization of remediation efforts and the level of effort to be expended in the remediation for specific vulnerabilities.

NIST_SP_800-171_R3_3.11.2

NIST_SP_800-171_R3_3

.11.2

NIST 800-171 R3 3.11.2

Risk Assessment Control

Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning

Shared

Organizations determine the required vulnerability scanning for system components and ensure that potential sources of vulnerabilities (e.g., networked printers, scanners, and copiers) are not overlooked. Vulnerability analyses for custom software may require additional approaches, such as static analysis, dynamic analysis, or binary analysis. Organizations can use these approaches in source code reviews and tools (e.g., static analysis tools, web-based application scanners, binary analyzers). Vulnerability scanning includes scanning for patch levels; scanning for functions, ports, protocols, and services that should not be accessible to users or devices; and scanning for improperly configured or incorrectly operating flow control mechanisms. To facilitate interoperability, organizations consider using products that are Security Content Automated Protocol (SCAP)-validated and that employ the Extensible Configuration Checklist Description Format (XCCDF). Organizations also consider using scanning tools that express vulnerabilities in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) naming convention and that employ the Open Vulnerability Assessment Language (OVAL). Sources for vulnerability information also include the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) listing, the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), and the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS).

a. Monitor and scan for vulnerabilities in the system periodically and when new vulnerabilities affecting the system are identified. b. Remediate system vulnerabilities within [Assignment: organization-defined response times]. c. Update system vulnerabilities to be scanned periodically and when new vulnerabilities are identified and reported.

NIST_SP_800-171_R3_3

.14.1

NIST_SP_800-171_R3_3.14.1

NIST 800-171 R3 3.14.1

System and Information Integrity Control

Flaw Remediation

Shared

Organizations identify systems that are affected by announced software and firmware flaws, including potential vulnerabilities that result from those flaws, and report this information to designated personnel with information security responsibilities. Security-relevant updates include patches, service packs, hot fixes, and anti-virus signatures. Organizations address the flaws discovered during security assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response activities, and system error handling. Organizations can take advantage of available resources, such as the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) or Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) databases, in remediating the flaws discovered in organizational systems. Organization-defined time periods for updating security-relevant software and firmware may vary based on a variety of factors, including the criticality of the update (i.e., severity of the vulnerability related to the discovered flaw). Some types of flaw remediation may require more testing than other types of remediation.

a. Identify, report, and correct system flaws. b. Install security-relevant software and firmware updates within [Assignment: organization-defined time period] of the release of the updates.

NIST_SP_800-53_R4

RA-5

NIST_SP_800-53_R4_RA-5

NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 RA-5

Risk Assessment

Vulnerability Scanning

Shared

n/a

NIST_SP_800-53_R5.1.1_RA.5

NIST_SP_800-53_R5.1.1

RA.5

NIST SP 800-53 R5.1.1 RA.5

Risk Assessment Control

Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning

Shared

a. Monitor and scan for vulnerabilities in the system and hosted applications [Assignment: organization-defined frequency and/or randomly in accordance with organization-defined process] and when new vulnerabilities potentially affecting the system are identified and reported; b. Employ vulnerability monitoring tools and techniques that facilitate interoperability among tools and automate parts of the vulnerability management process by using standards for: 1. Enumerating platforms, software flaws, and improper configurations; 2. Formatting checklists and test procedures; and 3. Measuring vulnerability impact; c. Analyze vulnerability scan reports and results from vulnerability monitoring; d. Remediate legitimate vulnerabilities [Assignment: organization-defined response times] in accordance with an organizational assessment of risk; e. Share information obtained from the vulnerability monitoring process and control assessments with [Assignment: organization-defined personnel or roles] to help eliminate similar vulnerabilities in other systems; and f. Employ vulnerability monitoring tools that include the capability to readily update the vulnerabilities to be scanned.

Security categorization of information and systems guides the frequency and comprehensiveness of vulnerability monitoring (including scans). Organizations determine the required vulnerability monitoring for system components, ensuring that the potential sources of vulnerabilities—such as infrastructure components (e.g., switches, routers, guards, sensors), networked printers, scanners, and copiers—are not overlooked. The capability to readily update vulnerability monitoring tools as new vulnerabilities are discovered and announced and as new scanning methods are developed helps to ensure that new vulnerabilities are not missed by employed vulnerability monitoring tools. The vulnerability monitoring tool update process helps to ensure that potential vulnerabilities in the system are identified and addressed as quickly as possible. Vulnerability monitoring and analyses for custom software may require additional approaches, such as static analysis, dynamic analysis, binary analysis, or a hybrid of the three approaches. Organizations can use these analysis approaches in source code reviews and in a variety of tools, including web-based application scanners, static analysis tools, and binary analyzers. Vulnerability monitoring includes scanning for patch levels; scanning for functions, ports, protocols, and services that should not be accessible to users or devices; and scanning for flow control mechanisms that are improperly configured or operating incorrectly. Vulnerability monitoring may also include continuous vulnerability monitoring tools that use instrumentation to continuously analyze components. Instrumentation-based tools may improve accuracy and may be run throughout an organization without scanning. Vulnerability monitoring tools that facilitate interoperability include tools that are Security Content Automated Protocol (SCAP)-validated. Thus, organizations consider using scanning tools that express vulnerabilities in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) naming convention and that employ the Open Vulnerability Assessment Language (OVAL) to determine the presence of vulnerabilities. Sources for vulnerability information include the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) listing and the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). Control assessments, such as red team exercises, provide additional sources of potential vulnerabilities for which to scan. Organizations also consider using scanning tools that express vulnerability impact by the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). Vulnerability monitoring includes a channel and process for receiving reports of security vulnerabilities from the public at-large. Vulnerability disclosure programs can be as simple as publishing a monitored email address or web form that can receive reports, including notification authorizing good-faith research and disclosure of security vulnerabilities. Organizations generally expect that such research is happening with or without their authorization and can use public vulnerability disclosure channels to increase the likelihood that discovered vulnerabilities are reported directly to the organization for remediation. Organizations may also employ the use of financial incentives (also known as “bug bounties”) to further encourage external security researchers to report discovered vulnerabilities. Bug bounty programs can be tailored to the organization’s needs. Bounties can be operated indefinitely or over a defined period of time and can be offered to the general public or to a curated group. Organizations may run public and private bounties simultaneously and could choose to offer partially credentialed access to certain participants in order to evaluate security vulnerabilities from privileged vantage points.

NIST_SP_800-53_R5.1.1

SI.2

NIST_SP_800-53_R5.1.1_SI.2

NIST SP 800-53 R5.1.1 SI.2

System and Information Integrity Control

Flaw Remediation

Shared

a. Identify, report, and correct system flaws; b. Test software and firmware updates related to flaw remediation for effectiveness and potential side effects before installation; c. Install security-relevant software and firmware updates within [Assignment: organization-defined time period] of the release of the updates; and d. Incorporate flaw remediation into the organizational configuration management process.

The need to remediate system flaws applies to all types of software and firmware. Organizations identify systems affected by software flaws, including potential vulnerabilities resulting from those flaws, and report this information to designated organizational personnel with information security and privacy responsibilities. Security-relevant updates include patches, service packs, and malicious code signatures. Organizations also address flaws discovered during assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response activities, and system error handling. By incorporating flaw remediation into configuration management processes, required remediation actions can be tracked and verified. Organization-defined time periods for updating security-relevant software and firmware may vary based on a variety of risk factors, including the security category of the system, the criticality of the update (i.e., severity of the vulnerability related to the discovered flaw), the organizational risk tolerance, the mission supported by the system, or the threat environment. Some types of flaw remediation may require more testing than other types. Organizations determine the type of testing needed for the specific type of flaw remediation activity under consideration and the types of changes that are to be configuration-managed. In some situations, organizations may determine that the testing of software or firmware updates is not necessary or practical, such as when implementing simple malicious code signature updates. In testing decisions, organizations consider whether security-relevant software or firmware updates are obtained from authorized sources with appropriate digital signatures.

NIST_SP_800-53_R5

RA-5

NIST_SP_800-53_R5_RA-5

NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 RA-5

Risk Assessment

Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning

Shared

n/a

NL_BIO_Cloud_Theme_C.04.3(2)

C.04.3(2)

C.04 Technical Vulnerability Management

Technical vulnerabilities

n/a

The malware protection is carried out on various environments, such as on mail servers, (desktop) computers and when accessing the organization's network. The scan for malware includes: all files received over networks or through any form of storage medium, even before use; all attachments and downloads even before use; virtual machines; network traffic.

NL_BIO_Cloud_Theme_C.04.6(2)

C.04.6(2)

C.04 Technical Vulnerability Management

Technical vulnerabilities

n/a

Technical weaknesses can be remedied by performing patch management in a timely manner, which includes: identifying, registering and acquiring patches; the decision-making around the use of patches; testing patches; performing patches; registering implemented patches.

NL_BIO_Cloud_Theme_C.04.7(2)

C.04.7(2)

C.04 Technical Vulnerability Management

Evaluated

n/a

Evaluations of technical vulnerabilities are recorded and reported.

NL_BIO_Cloud_Theme_C.04.8(2)

C.04.8(2)

C.04 Technical Vulnerability Management

Evaluated

n/a

The evaluation reports contain suggestions for improvement and are communicated with managers/owners of ICT components in which vulnerabilities and weaknesses have been found.

NL_BIO_Cloud_Theme_U.09.3(2)

U.09.3(2)

U.09 Malware Protection

Detection, prevention and recovery

n/a

NZ_ISM_v3.5

ISM-4

NZ_ISM_v3.5_ISM-4

NZISM Security Benchmark ISM-4

Information security monitoring

6.2.6 Resolving vulnerabilities

Customer

n/a

Vulnerabilities may occur as a result of poorly designed or implemented information security practices, accidental activities or malicious activities, and not just as the result of a technical issue.

NZISM_Security_Benchmark_v1.1

ISM-4

NZISM_Security_Benchmark_v1.1_ISM-4

NZISM Security Benchmark ISM-4

Information security monitoring

6.2.6 Resolving vulnerabilities

Customer

Agencies SHOULD analyse and treat all vulnerabilities and subsequent security risks to their systems identified during a vulnerability assessment.

Vulnerabilities may occur as a result of poorly designed or implemented information security practices, accidental activities or malicious activities, and not just as the result of a technical issue.

12.4.4.C.01.

NZISM_v3.7_12.4.4.C.01.

NZISM v3.7 12.4.4.C.01.

Product Patching and Updating

12.4.4.C.01. - 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 MUST apply all critical security patches as soon as possible and within two (2) days of the release of the patch or update.

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.

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.

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.

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.

14.3.12.C.01.

NZISM_v3.7_14.3.12.C.01.

NZISM v3.7 14.3.12.C.01.

Web Applications

14.3.12.C.01. - To strengthening the overall security posture of the agency's network environment.

Shared

n/a

Agencies SHOULD use the Web proxy to filter content that is potentially harmful to system users and their workstations.

op.exp.2 Security configuration

404 not found

n/a

112

op.exp.3 Security configuration management

404 not found

n/a

123

op.exp.4 Security maintenance and updates

404 not found

n/a

op.exp.5 Change management

404 not found

n/a

op.mon.3 Monitoring

404 not found

n/a

11.3.1

PCI_DSS_v4.0.1_11.3.1

PCI DSS v4.0.1 11.3.1

Test Security of Systems and Networks Regularly

Internal Vulnerability Scans

Shared

n/a

Internal vulnerability scans are performed as follows: • At least once every three months. • Vulnerabilities that are either high-risk or critical (according to the entity’s vulnerability risk rankings defined at Requirement 6.3.1) are resolved. • Rescans are performed that confirm all high-risk and all critical vulnerabilities (as noted above) have been resolved. • Scan tool is kept up to date with latest vulnerability information. • Scans are performed by qualified personnel and organizational independence of the tester exists.

11.3.1.1

PCI_DSS_v4.0.1_11.3.1.1

PCI DSS v4.0.1 11.3.1.1

Test Security of Systems and Networks Regularly

Management of Other Vulnerabilities

Shared

n/a

All other applicable vulnerabilities (those not ranked as high-risk vulnerabilities or critical vulnerabilities according to the entity’s vulnerability risk rankings defined at Requirement 6.3.1) are managed as follows: • Addressed based on the risk defined in the entity’s targeted risk analysis, which is performed according to all elements specified in Requirement 12.3.1. • Rescans are conducted as needed.

11.4.4

PCI_DSS_v4.0.1_11.4.4

PCI DSS v4.0.1 11.4.4

Test Security of Systems and Networks Regularly

Addressing Penetration Testing Findings

Shared

n/a

Exploitable vulnerabilities and security weaknesses found during penetration testing are corrected as follows: • In accordance with the entity’s assessment of the risk posed by the security issue as defined in Requirement 6.3.1. • Penetration testing is repeated to verify the corrections.

6.3.3

PCI_DSS_v4.0.1_6.3.3

PCI DSS v4.0.1 6.3.3

Develop and Maintain Secure Systems and Software

All system components are protected from known vulnerabilities by installing applicable security patches/updates as follows: Patches/updates for critical vulnerabilities (identified according to the risk ranking process at Requirement 6.3.1) are installed within one month of release. All other applicable security patches/updates are installed within an appropriate time frame as determined by the entity’s assessment of the criticality of the risk to the environment as identified according to the risk ranking process at Requirement 6.3.1

Shared

n/a

Examine policies and procedures to verify processes are defined for addressing vulnerabilities by installing applicable security patches/updates in accordance with all elements specified in this requirement. Examine system components and related software and compare the list of installed security patches/updates to the most recent security patch/update information to verify vulnerabilities are addressed in accordance with all elements specified in this requirement

6.4.1

PCI_DSS_v4.0.1_6.4.1

PCI DSS v4.0.1 6.4.1

Develop and Maintain Secure Systems and Software

For public-facing web applications, new threats and vulnerabilities are addressed on an ongoing basis and these applications are protected against known attacks as follows: Reviewing public-facing web applications via manual or automated application vulnerability security assessment tools or methods as follows: At least once every 12 months and after significant changes. By an entity that specializes in application security. Including, at a minimum, all common software attacks in Requirement 6.2.4. All vulnerabilities are ranked in accordance with requirement 6.3.1. All vulnerabilities are corrected. The application is re-evaluated after the corrections. OR Installing an automated technical solution(s) that continually detects and prevents web-based attacks as follows: Installed in front of public-facing web applications to detect and prevent web-based attacks. Actively running and up to date as applicable. Generating audit logs. Configured to either block web-based attacks or generate an alert that is immediately investigated

Shared

n/a

For public-facing web applications, ensure that either one of the required methods is in place as follows: If manual or automated vulnerability security assessment tools or methods are in use, examine documented processes, interview personnel, and examine records of application security assessments to verify that public-facing web applications are reviewed in accordance with all elements of this requirement specific to the tool/method. OR If an automated technical solution(s) is installed that continually detects and prevents web-based attacks, examine the system configuration settings and audit logs, and interview responsible personnel to verify that the automated technical solution(s) is installed in accordance with all elements of this requirement specific to the solution(s)

18.4

RBI_CSF_Banks_v2016_18.4

Vulnerability Assessment And Penetration Test And Red Team Exercises

Vulnerability Assessment And Penetration Test And Red Team Exercises-18.4

n/a

Findings of VA/PT and the follow up actions necessitated are to be monitored closely by the Information Security/Information Technology Audit team as well as Senior/Top Management.

2.3

RBI_CSF_Banks_v2016_2.3

Preventing Execution Of Unauthorised Software

Security Update Management-2.3

n/a

Continuously monitor the release of patches by various vendors / OEMs, advisories issued by CERT-in and other similar agencies and expeditiously apply the security patches as per the patch management policy of the bank. If a patch/series of patches is/are released by the OEM/manufacturer/vendor for protection against wellknown/well publicised/reported attacks exploiting the vulnerability patched, the banks must have a mechanism to apply them expeditiously following an emergency patch management process.

7.1

RBI_CSF_Banks_v2016_7.1

Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management

Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management-7.1

n/a

Follow a documented risk-based strategy for inventorying IT components that need to be patched, identification of patches and applying patches so as to minimize the number of vulnerable systems and the time window of vulnerability/exposure.

7.2

RBI_CSF_Banks_v2016_7.2

Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management

Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management-7.2

n/a

Put in place systems and processes to identify, track, manage and monitor the status of patches to operating system and application software running at end-user devices directly connected to the internet and in respect of Server operating Systems/Databases/Applications/ Middleware, etc.

7.6

RBI_CSF_Banks_v2016_7.6

Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management

Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management-7.6

n/a

As a threat mitigation strategy, identify the root cause of incident and apply necessary patches to plug the vulnerabilities.

RBI_ITF_NBFC_v2017

RBI_ITF_NBFC_v2017_1

RBI IT Framework 1

IT Governance

IT Governance-1

n/a

IT Governance is an integral part of corporate governance. It involves leadership support, organizational structure and processes to ensure that the NBFC???s IT sustains and extends business strategies and objectives. Effective IT Governance is the responsibility of the Board of Directors and Executive Management. Well-defined roles and responsibilities of Board and Senior Management are critical, while implementing IT Governance. Clearly-defined roles enable effective project control. People, when they are aware of others' expectations from them, are able to complete work on time, within budget and to the expected level of quality. IT Governance Stakeholders include: Board of Directors, IT Strategy Committees, CEOs, Business Executives, Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), IT Steering Committees (operating at an executive level and focusing on priority setting, resource allocation and project tracking), Chief Risk Officer and Risk Committees. The basic principles of value delivery, IT Risk Management, IT resource management and performance management must form the basis of governance framework. IT Governance has a continuous life-cycle. It's a process in which IT strategy drives the processes, using resources necessary to execute responsibilities. Given the criticality of the IT, NBFCs may follow relevant aspects of such prudential governance standards that have found acceptability in the finance industry.

RBI_ITF_NBFC_v2017

3.3

RBI_ITF_NBFC_v2017_3.3

RBI IT Framework 3.3

Information and Cyber Security

Vulnerability Management-3.3

n/a

A vulnerability can be defined as an inherent configuration flaw in an organization???s information technology base, whether hardware or software, which can be exploited by a third party to gather sensitive information regarding the organization. Vulnerability management is an ongoing process to determine the process of eliminating or mitigating vulnerabilities based upon the risk and cost associated with the vulnerabilities. NBFCs may devise a strategy for managing and eliminating vulnerabilities and such strategy may clearly be communicated in the Cyber Security policy

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.

218

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.

229

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.

213