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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.

120

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_MA_1

MA_1

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 MA 1

System Maintenance Policy and Procedures

Shared

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

To implement System Maintenance Policy and Procedures.

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_MA_2

MA_2

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 MA 2

Controlled Maintenance

Shared

1. The organization schedules, performs, documents, and reviews records of maintenance and repairs on information system components in accordance with manufacturer or vendor specifications and/or organizational requirements. 2. The organization approves and monitors all maintenance activities, whether performed on site or remotely and whether the equipment is serviced on site or removed to another location. 3. The organization requires that organization-defined personnel or roles explicitly approve the removal of the information system or system components from organizational facilities for off-site maintenance or repairs. 4. The organization sanitizes equipment to remove all information from associated media prior to removal from organizational facilities for off-site maintenance or repairs. 5. The organization checks all potentially impacted security controls to verify that the controls are still functioning properly following maintenance or repair actions. 6. The organization include date and time of maintenance, name of the individual performing the maintenance; name of escort (if applicable), description of the maintenance performed; equipment removed or replaced (including identification numbers, if applicable) in organizational maintenance records.

To undertake controlled maintenance.

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_MA_3

MA_3

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 MA 3

Maintenance Tools

Shared

The organization approves, controls, and monitors information system maintenance tools.

To ensure proper use and mitigate security risks.

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_MA_4(2)

MA_4(2)

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 MA 4(2)

Non-Local Maintenance

Nonlocal Maintenance | Document Nonlocal Maintenance

Shared

The organization documents in the security plan for the information system, the policies and procedures for the establishment and use of nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic connections.

To ensure nonlocal maintenance is documented.

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_SI_4

SI_4

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 SI 4

Information System Monitoring

Shared

1. The organization monitors the information system to detect: a. Attacks and indicators of potential attacks in accordance with organization-defined monitoring objectives; and b. Unauthorized local, network, and remote connections; 2. The organization identifies unauthorized use of the information system through organization-defined techniques and methods. 3. The organization deploys monitoring devices: (i) strategically within the information system to collect organization-determined essential information; and (ii) at ad hoc locations within the system to track specific types of transactions of interest to the organization. 4. The organization protects information obtained from intrusion-monitoring tools from unauthorized access, modification, and deletion. 5. The organization heightens the level of information system monitoring activity whenever there is an indication of increased risk to organizational operations and assets, individuals, other organizations, or Canada based on law enforcement information, intelligence information, or other credible sources of information. 6. The organization obtains legal opinion with regard to information system monitoring activities in accordance with organizational policies, directives and standards. 7. The organization provides organization-defined information system monitoring information to organization-defined personnel or roles at an organization-defined frequency.

To enhance overall security posture.

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_SI_4(1)

SI_4(1)

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 SI 4(1)

Information System Monitoring

Information System Monitoring | System-Wide Intrusion Detection System

Shared

The organization connects and configures individual intrusion detection tools into an information system-wide intrusion detection system.

To enhance overall security posture.

Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_SI_4(2)

SI_4(2)

Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 SI 4(2)

Information System Monitoring

Information System Monitoring | Automated Tools for Real-Time Analysis

Shared

The organization employs automated tools to support near real-time analysis of events.

To enhance overall security posture.

CIS_Azure_1.1.0

4.2

CIS_Azure_1.1.0_4.2

CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark recommendation 4.2

4 Database Services

Ensure that 'AuditActionGroups' in 'auditing' policy for a SQL server is set properly

Shared

The customer is responsible for implementing this recommendation.

Configure the 'AuditActionGroups' property to appropriate groups to capture all the critical activities on the SQL Server and all the SQL databases hosted on the SQL server.

link

13.11

CIS_Controls_v8.1_13.11

CIS Controls v8.1 13.11

Network Monitoring and Defense

Tune security event alerting thresholds

Shared

Tune security event alerting thresholds monthly, or more frequently.

To regularly adjust and optimize security event alerting thresholds, aiming to enhance effectiveness.

3.14

CIS_Controls_v8.1_3.14

CIS Controls v8.1 3.14

Data Protection

Log sensitive data access

Shared

Log sensitive data access, including modification and disposal.

To enhance accountability, traceability, and security measures within the enterprise.

4.1

CIS_Controls_v8.1_4.1

CIS Controls v8.1 4.1

Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software

Establish and maintain a secure configuration process.

Shared

1. Establish and maintain a secure configuration process for enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications). 2. Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this safeguard.

To ensure data integrity and safety of enterprise assets.

8.1

CIS_Controls_v8.1_8.1

CIS Controls v8.1 8.1

Audit Log Management

Establish and maintain an audit log management process

Shared

1. Establish and maintain an audit log management process that defines the enterprise’s logging requirements. 2. At a minimum, address the collection, review, and retention of audit logs for enterprise assets. 3. Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this safeguard.

To ensure appropriate management of audit log systems.

8.11

CIS_Controls_v8.1_8.11

CIS Controls v8.1 8.11

Audit Log Management

Conduct audit log reviews

Shared

1. Conduct reviews of audit logs to detect anomalies or abnormal events that could indicate a potential threat. 2. Conduct reviews on a weekly, or more frequent, basis.

To ensure the integrity of the data in audit logs.

8.2

CIS_Controls_v8.1_8.2

CIS Controls v8.1 8.2

Audit Log Management

Collect audit logs.

Shared

1. Collect audit logs. 2. Ensure that logging, per the enterprise’s audit log management process, has been enabled across enterprise assets.

To assist in troubleshooting of system issues and ensure integrity of data systems.

8.5

CIS_Controls_v8.1_8.5

CIS Controls v8.1 8.5

Audit Log Management

Collect detailed audit logs.

Shared

1. Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. 2. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.

To ensure that audit logs contain all pertinent information that might be required in a forensic investigation.

8.7

CIS_Controls_v8.1_8.7

CIS Controls v8.1 8.7

Audit Log Management

Collect URL request audit logs

Shared

Collect URL request audit logs on enterprise assets, where appropriate and supported.

To maintain an audit trail of all URL requests made.

8.8

CIS_Controls_v8.1_8.8

CIS Controls v8.1 8.8

Audit Log Management

Collect command-line audit logs

Shared

Collect command-line audit logs. Example implementations include collecting audit logs from PowerShell, BASH, and remote administrative terminals.

To ensure recording of the commands and arguments used by a process.

CMMC_L2_v1.9.0_AU.L2_3.3.3

8.9

CIS_Controls_v8.1_8.9

CIS Controls v8.1 8.9

Audit Log Management

Centralize audit logs

Shared

Centralize, to the extent possible, audit log collection and retention across enterprise assets.

To optimize and simply the process of audit log management.

CMMC_L2_v1.9.0

AU.L2_3.3.3

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 v1.9.0 AU.L2 3.3.3

Audit and Accountability

Event Review

Shared

Review and update logged events.

To enhance the effectiveness of security measures.

CSA_v4.0.12

LOG_07

CSA_v4.0.12_LOG_07

CSA Cloud Controls Matrix v4.0.12 LOG 07

Logging and Monitoring

Logging Scope

Shared

n/a

Establish, document and implement which information meta/data system events should be logged. Review and update the scope at least annually or whenever there is a change in the threat environment.

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

306

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

306

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

306

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

306

FBI_Criminal_Justice_Information_Services_v5.9.5_5.4

404 not found

n/a

HITRUST_CSF_v11.3

09.aa

HITRUST_CSF_v11.3_09.aa

HITRUST CSF v11.3 09.aa

Monitoring

Ensure information security events are monitored and recorded to detect unauthorized information processing activities in compliance with all relevant legal requirements.

Shared

1. Retention policies for audit logs are to be specified and the audit logs are to be retained accordingly. 2. A secure audit record is to be created each time a user accesses, creates, updates, or deletes covered and/or confidential information via the system. 3. Audit logs are to be maintained for account management activities, security policy changes, configuration changes, modification to sensitive information, read access to sensitive information, and printing of sensitive information.

Audit logs recording user activities, exceptions, and information security events shall be produced and kept for an agreed period to assist in future investigations and access control monitoring.

HITRUST_CSF_v11.3

09.ab

HITRUST_CSF_v11.3_09.ab

HITRUST CSF v11.3 09.ab

Monitoring

Establish procedures for monitoring use of information processing systems and facilities to check for use and effectiveness of implemented controls.

Shared

1. It is to be specified how often audit logs are reviewed, how the reviews are documented, and the specific roles and responsibilities of the personnel conducting the reviews, including the professional certifications or other qualifications required. 2. All relevant legal requirements applicable to its monitoring of authorized access and unauthorized access attempts is to be complied with.

Procedures for monitoring use of information processing systems and facilities shall be established to check for use and effectiveness of implemented controls. The results of the monitoring activities shall be reviewed regularly.

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NIST_SP_800-171_R3_3

.3.1

NIST_SP_800-171_R3_3.3.1

404 not found

n/a

NIST_SP_800-53_R5.1.1

AU.12

NIST_SP_800-53_R5.1.1_AU.12

NIST SP 800-53 R5.1.1 AU.12

Audit and Accountability Control

Audit Record Generation

Shared

a. Provide audit record generation capability for the event types the system is capable of auditing as defined in AU-2a on [Assignment: organization-defined system components]; b. Allow [Assignment: organization-defined personnel or roles] to select the event types that are to be logged by specific components of the system; and c. Generate audit records for the event types defined in AU-2c that include the audit record content defined in AU-3.

Audit records can be generated from many different system components. The event types specified in AU-2d are the event types for which audit logs are to be generated and are a subset of all event types for which the system can generate audit records.

NIST_SP_800-53_R5.1.1

MA.4.1

NIST_SP_800-53_R5.1.1_MA.4.1

NIST SP 800-53 R5.1.1 MA.4.1

Maintenance Control

Nonlocal Maintenance | Logging and Review

Shared

(a) Log [Assignment: organization-defined audit events] for nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic sessions; and (b) Review the audit records of the maintenance and diagnostic sessions to detect anomalous behavior.

Audit logging for nonlocal maintenance is enforced by AU-2. Audit events are defined in AU-2a.

16.6.10.C.01.

NZISM_v3.7_16.6.10.C.01.

NZISM v3.7 16.6.10.C.01.

Event Logging and Auditing

16.6.10.C.01. - enhance system security and accountability.

Shared

n/a

Agencies SHOULD log the events listed in the table below for specific software components. 1. Database - a. System user access to the database. b. Attempted access that is denied c. Changes to system user roles or database rights. d. Addition of new system users, especially privileged users e. Modifications to the data. f. Modifications to the format or structure of the database 2. Network/operating system a. Successful and failed attempts to logon and logoff. b. Changes to system administrator and system user accounts. c. Failed attempts to access data and system resources. d. Attempts to use special privileges. e. Use of special privileges. f. System user or group management. g. Changes to the security policy. h. Service failures and restarts. i.System startup and shutdown. j. Changes to system configuration data. k. Access to sensitive data and processes. l. Data import/export operations. 3. Web application a. System user access to the Web application. b. Attempted access that is denied. c. System user access to the Web documents. d. Search engine queries initiated by system users.

16.6.10.C.02.

NZISM_v3.7_16.6.10.C.02.

NZISM v3.7 16.6.10.C.02.

Event Logging and Auditing

16.6.10.C.02. - enhance system security and accountability.

Shared

n/a

Agencies SHOULD log, at minimum, the following events for all software components: 1. user login; 2. all privileged operations; 3. failed attempts to elevate privileges; 4. security related system alerts and failures; 5. system user and group additions, deletions and modification to permissions; and 6. unauthorised or failed access attempts to systems and files identified as critical to the agency.

16.6.11.C.01.

NZISM_v3.7_16.6.11.C.01.

NZISM v3.7 16.6.11.C.01.

Event Logging and Auditing

16.6.11.C.01. - enhance system security and accountability.

Shared

n/a

For each event identified as needing to be logged, agencies MUST ensure that the log facility records at least the following details, where applicable: 1. date and time of the event; 2. relevant system user(s) or processes; 3. event description; 4. success or failure of the event; 5. event source (e.g. application name); and 6. IT equipment location/identification.

16.6.12.C.01.

NZISM_v3.7_16.6.12.C.01.

NZISM v3.7 16.6.12.C.01.

Event Logging and Auditing

16.6.12.C.01. - maintain integrity of the data.

Shared

n/a

Event logs MUST be protected from: 1. modification and unauthorised access; and 2. whole or partial loss within the defined retention period.

16.6.6.C.01.

NZISM_v3.7_16.6.6.C.01.

NZISM v3.7 16.6.6.C.01.

Event Logging and Auditing

16.6.6.C.01. - enhance security and reduce the risk of unauthorized access or misuse.

Shared

n/a

Agencies MUST maintain system management logs for the life of a system.

16.6.7.C.01.

NZISM_v3.7_16.6.7.C.01.

NZISM v3.7 16.6.7.C.01.

Event Logging and Auditing

16.6.7.C.01. - facilitate effective monitoring, troubleshooting, and auditability of system operations.

Shared

n/a

A system management log SHOULD record the following minimum information: 1. all system start-up and shutdown; 2. service, application, component or system failures; 3. maintenance activities; 4. backup and archival activities; 5. system recovery activities; and 6. special or out of hours activities.

16.6.9.C.01.

NZISM_v3.7_16.6.9.C.01.

NZISM v3.7 16.6.9.C.01.

Event Logging and Auditing

16.6.9.C.01. - enhance system security and accountability.

Shared

n/a

Agencies MUST log, at minimum, the following events for all software components: 1. logons; 2. failed logon attempts; 3. logoffs; 4 .date and time; 5. all privileged operations; 6. failed attempts to elevate privileges; 7. security related system alerts and failures; 8. system user and group additions, deletions and modification to permissions; and 9. unauthorised or failed access attempts to systems and files identified as critical to the agency.

PCI_DSS_v4.0.1

10.2.1.2

PCI_DSS_v4.0.1_10.2.1.2

PCI DSS v4.0.1 10.2.1.2

Log and Monitor All Access to System Components and Cardholder Data

Administrative Actions Logging

Shared

n/a

Audit logs capture all actions taken by any individual with administrative access, including any interactive use of application or system accounts.

RMiT_v1.0

11.18

RMiT_v1.0_11.18

RMiT 11.18

Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Security Operations Centre (SOC) - 11.18

Shared

n/a

The SOC must be able to perform the following functions: (a) log collection and the implementation of an event correlation engine with parameter-driven use cases such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM); (b) incident coordination and response; (c) vulnerability management; (d) threat hunting; (e) remediation functions including the ability to perform forensic artifact handling, malware and implant analysis; and (f) provision of situational awareness to detect adversaries and threats including threat intelligence analysis and operations, and monitoring indicators of compromise (IOC). This includes advanced behavioural analysis to detect signature-less and file-less malware and to identify anomalies that may pose security threats including at endpoints and network layers.

link

A1.1

SOC_2023_A1.1

SOC 2023 A1.1

Additional Criteria for Availability

Effectively manage capacity demand and facilitate the implementation of additional capacity as needed.

Shared

n/a

The entity maintains, monitors, and evaluates current processing capacity and use of system components (infrastructure, data, and software) to manage capacity demand and to enable the implementation of additional capacity to help meet its objectives.

107

CC.5.3

SOC_2023_CC.5.3

404 not found

n/a

CC2.3

SOC_2023_CC2.3

SOC 2023 CC2.3

Information and Communication

Facilitate effective internal communication.

Shared

n/a

Entity to communicate with external parties regarding matters affecting the functioning of internal control.

214

CC4.1

SOC_2023_CC4.1

SOC 2023 CC4.1

Monitoring Activities

Enhance the ability to manage risks and achieve objectives.

Shared

n/a

The entity selects, develops, and performs ongoing and/or separate evaluations to ascertain whether the components of internal control are present and functioning.

CC4.2

SOC_2023_CC4.2

SOC 2023 CC4.2

Monitoring Activities

Facilitate timely corrective actions and strengthen the ability to maintain effective control over its operations and achieve its objectives.

Shared

n/a

The entity evaluates and communicates internal control deficiencies in a timely manner to those parties responsible for taking corrective action, including senior management and the board of directors.

CC5.2

SOC_2023_CC5.2

SOC 2023 CC5.2

Control Activities

Mitigate technology-related risks and ensure that technology effectively supports the organization in achieving its objectives, enhancing efficiency, reliability, and security in its operations.

Shared

n/a

Entity also selects and develops general control activities over technology to support the achievement of objectives by determining Dependency Between the Use of Technology in Business Processes and Technology General Controls, establishing Relevant Technology Infrastructure Control Activities, establishing Relevant Security Management Process Controls Activities, establishing Relevant Technology Acquisition and Development, and Maintenance of Process Control Activities.

CC5.3

SOC_2023_CC5.3

SOC 2023 CC5.3

Control Activities

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.

225

CC7.2

SOC_2023_CC7.2

SOC 2023 CC7.2

Systems Operations

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.

163

CC7.4

SOC_2023_CC7.4

SOC 2023 CC7.4

Systems Operations

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.

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