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Flow logs should be configured for every network security group

Azure BuiltIn Policy definition

Source Azure Portal
Display name Flow logs should be configured for every network security group
Id c251913d-7d24-4958-af87-478ed3b9ba41
Version 1.1.0
Details on versioning
Versioning Versions supported for Versioning: 1
1.1.0
Built-in Versioning [Preview]
Category Network
Microsoft Learn
Description Audit for network security groups to verify if flow logs are configured. Enabling flow logs allows to log information about IP traffic flowing through network security group. It can be used for optimizing network flows, monitoring throughput, verifying compliance, detecting intrusions and more.
Cloud environments AzureCloud = true
AzureUSGovernment = true
AzureChinaCloud = unknown
Available in AzUSGov The Policy is available in AzureUSGovernment cloud. Version: '1.*.*'
Mode Indexed
Type BuiltIn
Preview False
Deprecated False
Effect Default
Audit
Allowed
Audit, Disabled
RBAC role(s) none
Rule aliases IF (1)
Alias Namespace ResourceType Path PathIsDefault DefaultPath Modifiable
Microsoft.Network/networkSecurityGroups/flowLogs[*] Microsoft.Network networkSecurityGroups properties.flowLogs[*] True False
Rule resource types IF (1)
Compliance
The following 130 compliance controls are associated with this Policy definition 'Flow logs should be configured for every network security group' (c251913d-7d24-4958-af87-478ed3b9ba41)
Control Domain Control Name MetadataId Category Title Owner Requirements Description Info Policy#
Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020 AC_1 Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_AC_1 Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 AC 1 Access Control Policy and Procedures Access Control Policy and Procedures Shared 1. The organization develops, documents, and disseminates to personnel or roles with access control responsibilities: a. An access control policy that addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and b. Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the access control policy and associated access controls. 2. The organization reviews and updates the current: a. Access control policy at least every 3 years; and b. Access control procedures at least annually. To establish and maintain effective access control measures. 16
Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020 AC_17(100) Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_AC_17(100) Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 AC 17(100) Remote Access Remote Access | Remote Access to Privileged Accounts using Dedicated Management Console Shared Remote access to privileged accounts is performed on dedicated management consoles governed entirely by the system’s security policies and used exclusively for this purpose (e.g. Internet access not allowed). To reduce the risk of unauthorized access or compromise of privileged accounts. 16
Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020 AC_2(7) Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_AC_2(7) Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 AC 2(7) Account Management Account Management | Role-Based Schemes Shared 1. The organization establishes and administers privileged user accounts in accordance with a role-based access scheme that organizes allowed information system access and privileges into roles; 2. The organization monitors privileged role assignments; and 3. The organization disables (or revokes) privileged user assignments within 24 hours or sooner when privileged role assignments are no longer appropriate. To strengthen the security posture and safeguard sensitive data and critical resources. 19
Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020 AC_2(9) Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_AC_2(9) Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 AC 2(9) Account Management Account Management | Restrictions on Use of Shared Groups / Accounts Shared The organization only permits the use of shared/group accounts that meet organization-defined conditions for establishing shared/group accounts. To maintain security and accountability. 14
Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020 AC_3 Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_AC_3 Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 AC 3 Access Enforcement Access Enforcement Shared The information system enforces approved authorizations for logical access to information and system resources in accordance with applicable access control policies. To mitigate the risk of unauthorized access. 33
Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020 AC_6 Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_AC_6 Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 AC 6 Least Privilege Least Privilege Shared The organization employs the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions. To mitigate the risk of unauthorized access, data breaches, and system compromises. 17
Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020 AC_6(2) Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_AC_6(2) Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 AC 6(2) Least Privilege Least Privilege | Non-Privileged Access for Non-Security Functions Shared The organization requires that users of information system accounts, or roles, with access to any security function, use non-privileged accounts or roles, when accessing non-security functions. To enhance security measures and minimise the risk of unauthorized access or misuse of privileges. 17
Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020 AU_9(4) Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_AU_9(4) Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 AU 9(4) Protection of Audit Information Protection of Audit Information | Access by Subset of Privileged Users Shared The organization authorizes access to management of audit functionality to only an organization-defined subset of privileged users. To enhance security and maintain the integrity of audit processes. 8
Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020 CA_2(2) Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_CA_2(2) Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 CA 2(2) Security Assessments Security Assessments | Specialized Assessments Shared The organization includes as part of security control assessments that they will be announced and done at least annually and include at least vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. To comprehensively evaluate security controls and identify potential weaknesses or vulnerabilities in the information system. 6
Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020 CA_7 Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_CA_7 Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 CA 7 Continuous Monitoring 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. 124
Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020 CP_4 Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_CP_4 Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 CP 4 Contingency Plan Testing and Exercises Contingency Plan Testing Shared 1. The organization tests the contingency plan for the information system at least annually for moderate impact systems; at least every three years for low impact systems using organization-defined tests to determine the effectiveness of the plan and the organizational readiness to execute the plan. 2. The organization reviews the contingency plan test results. 3. The organization initiates corrective actions, if needed. To enhance preparedness and resilience. 6
Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020 IR_9(1) Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_IR_9(1) Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 IR 9(1) Information Spillage Response Information Spillage Response | Responsible Personnel Shared The organization assigns incident response personnel as documented within the Incident Management Plan with responsibility for responding to information spills. To assign a personnel for information spillage response. 6
Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020 IR_9(3) Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_IR_9(3) Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 IR 9(3) Information Spillage Response Information Spillage Response | Post-Spill Operations Shared The organization implements organization-defined procedures to ensure that organizational personnel impacted by information spills can continue to carry out assigned tasks while contaminated systems are undergoing corrective actions. To ensure plan is in place for post-spill operations. 6
Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020 SI_4 Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_SI_4 Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 SI 4 Information System Monitoring 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. 95
Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020 SI_4(1) Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_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. 95
Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020 SI_4(2) Canada_Federal_PBMM_3-1-2020_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. 94
CIS_Azure_2.0.0 5.1.6 CIS_Azure_2.0.0_5.1.6 CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark recommendation 5.1.6 5.1 Ensure that Network Security Group Flow logs are captured and sent to Log Analytics Shared The impact of configuring NSG Flow logs is primarily one of cost and configuration. If deployed, it will create storage accounts that hold minimal amounts of data on a 5-day lifecycle before feeding to Log Analytics Workspace. This will increase the amount of data stored and used by Azure Monitor. Ensure that network flow logs are captured and fed into a central log analytics workspace. Network Flow Logs provide valuable insight into the flow of traffic around your network and feed into both Azure Monitor and Azure Sentinel (if in use), permitting the generation of visual flow diagrams to aid with analyzing for lateral movement, etc. link 3
CIS_Controls_v8.1 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. 99
CIS_Controls_v8.1 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. 101
CIS_Controls_v8.1 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. 50
CIS_Controls_v8.1 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. 99
CIS_Controls_v8.1 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. 93
CIS_Controls_v8.1 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. 47
CIS_Controls_v8.1 4.7 CIS_Controls_v8.1_4.7 CIS Controls v8.1 4.7 Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software Manage default accounts on enterprise assets and software Shared 1. Manage default accounts on enterprise assets and software, such as root, administrator, and other pre-configured vendor accounts. 2. Example implementations can include: disabling default accounts or making them unusable. To ensure access to default accounts is restricted. 26
CIS_Controls_v8.1 5.3 CIS_Controls_v8.1_5.3 CIS Controls v8.1 5.3 Account Management Disable dormant accounts Shared Delete or disable any dormant accounts after a period of 45 days of inactivity, where supported. To implement time based expiry of access to systems. 25
CIS_Controls_v8.1 6.1 CIS_Controls_v8.1_6.1 CIS Controls v8.1 6.1 Access Control Management Establish an access granting process Shared Establish and follow a process, preferably automated, for granting access to enterprise assets upon new hire, rights grant, or role change of a user. To implement role based access controls. 23
CIS_Controls_v8.1 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. 31
CIS_Controls_v8.1 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. 62
CIS_Controls_v8.1 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. 32
CIS_Controls_v8.1 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. 34
CIS_Controls_v8.1 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. 31
CIS_Controls_v8.1 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. 31
CIS_Controls_v8.1 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. 31
CMMC_2.0_L2 SC.L1-3.13.1 CMMC_2.0_L2_SC.L1-3.13.1 404 not found n/a n/a 56
CMMC_2.0_L2 SI.L2-3.14.6 CMMC_2.0_L2_SI.L2-3.14.6 404 not found n/a n/a 25
CMMC_L2_v1.9.0 AC.L2_3.1.3 CMMC_L2_v1.9.0_AC.L2_3.1.3 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 v1.9.0 AC.L2 3.1.3 Access Control Control CUI Flow Shared Control the flow of CUI in accordance with approved authorizations. To regulate the flow of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with approved authorizations 46
CMMC_L2_v1.9.0 AU.L2_3.3.3 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. 35
CMMC_L2_v1.9.0 SI.L2_3.14.3 CMMC_L2_v1.9.0_SI.L2_3.14.3 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 v1.9.0 SI.L2 3.14.3 System and Information Integrity Security Alerts & Advisories Shared Monitor system security alerts and advisories and take action in response. To proactively defend against emerging threats and minimize the risk of security incidents or breaches. 19
CMMC_L2_v1.9.0 SI.L2_3.14.6 CMMC_L2_v1.9.0_SI.L2_3.14.6 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 v1.9.0 SI.L2 3.14.6 System and Information Integrity Monitor Communications for Attacks Shared Monitor organizational systems, including inbound and outbound communications traffic, to detect attacks and indicators of potential attacks. To protect systems and data from unauthorized access or compromise. 19
CMMC_L2_v1.9.0 SI.L2_3.14.7 CMMC_L2_v1.9.0_SI.L2_3.14.7 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 v1.9.0 SI.L2 3.14.7 System and Information Integrity Identify Unauthorized Use Shared Identify unauthorized use of organizational systems. To enable the organization to take appropriate action, such as revoking access privileges, investigating security incidents, and implementing additional security controls to prevent future unauthorized access. 18
CMMC_L3 IR.2.093 CMMC_L3_IR.2.093 CMMC L3 IR.2.093 Incident Response Detect and report events. Shared Microsoft and the customer share responsibilities for implementing this requirement. The monitoring, identification, and reporting of events are the foundation for incident identification and commence the incident life cycle. Events potentially affect the productivity of organizational assets and, in turn, associated services. These events must be captured and analyzed so that the organization can determine whether an event will become (or has become) an incident that requires organizational action. The extent to which an organization can identify events improves its ability to manage and control incidents and their potential effects. link 17
CMMC_L3 SC.1.175 CMMC_L3_SC.1.175 CMMC L3 SC.1.175 System and Communications Protection Monitor, control, and protect communications (i.e., information transmitted or received by organizational systems) at the external boundaries and key internal boundaries of organizational systems. Shared Microsoft and the customer share responsibilities for implementing this requirement. Communications can be monitored, controlled, and protected at boundary components and by restricting or prohibiting interfaces in organizational systems. Boundary components include gateways, routers, firewalls, guards, network-based malicious code analysis and virtualization systems, or encrypted tunnels implemented within a system security architecture (e.g., routers protecting firewalls or application gateways residing on protected subnetworks). Restricting or prohibiting interfaces in organizational systems includes restricting external web communications traffic to designated web servers within managed interfaces and prohibiting external traffic that appears to be spoofing internal addresses. Organizations consider the shared nature of commercial telecommunications services in the implementation of security requirements associated with the use of such services. Commercial telecommunications services are commonly based on network components and consolidated management systems shared by all attached commercial customers and may also include third party-provided access lines and other service elements. Such transmission services may represent sources of increased risk despite contract security provisions. link 30
CMMC_L3 SC.3.183 CMMC_L3_SC.3.183 CMMC L3 SC.3.183 System and Communications Protection Deny network communications traffic by default and allow network communications traffic by exception (i.e., deny all, permit by exception). Shared Microsoft and the customer share responsibilities for implementing this requirement. This requirement applies to inbound and outbound network communications traffic at the system boundary and at identified points within the system. A deny-all, permit-by-exception network communications traffic policy ensures that only those connections which are essential and approved are allowed. link 30
CMMC_L3 SI.2.216 CMMC_L3_SI.2.216 CMMC L3 SI.2.216 System and Information Integrity Monitor organizational systems, including inbound and outbound communications traffic, to detect attacks and indicators of potential attacks. Shared Microsoft and the customer share responsibilities for implementing this requirement. System monitoring includes external and internal monitoring. External monitoring includes the observation of events occurring at the system boundary (i.e., part of perimeter defense and boundary protection). Internal monitoring includes the observation of events occurring within the system. Organizations can monitor systems, for example, by observing audit record activities in real time or by observing other system aspects such as access patterns, characteristics of access, and other actions. The monitoring objectives may guide determination of the events. System monitoring capability is achieved through a variety of tools and techniques (e.g., intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, malicious code protection software, scanning tools, audit record monitoring software, network monitoring software). Strategic locations for monitoring devices include selected perimeter locations and near server farms supporting critical applications, with such devices being employed at managed system interfaces. The granularity of monitoring information collected is based on organizational monitoring objectives and the capability of systems to support such objectives. System monitoring is an integral part of continuous monitoring and incident response programs. Output from system monitoring serves as input to continuous monitoring and incident response programs. A network connection is any connection with a device that communicates through a network (e.g., local area network, Internet). A remote connection is any connection with a device communicating through an external network (e.g., the Internet). Local, network, and remote connections can be either wired or wireless. Unusual or unauthorized activities or conditions related to inbound/outbound communications traffic include internal traffic that indicates the presence of malicious code in systems or propagating among system components, the unauthorized exporting of information, or signaling to external systems. Evidence of malicious code is used to identify potentially compromised systems or system components. System monitoring requirements, including the need for specific types of system monitoring, may be referenced in other requirements. link 23
CSA_v4.0.12 CEK_03 CSA_v4.0.12_CEK_03 CSA Cloud Controls Matrix v4.0.12 CEK 03 Cryptography, Encryption & Key Management Data Encryption Shared n/a Provide cryptographic protection to data at-rest and in-transit, using cryptographic libraries certified to approved standards. 58
CSA_v4.0.12 DCS_02 CSA_v4.0.12_DCS_02 CSA Cloud Controls Matrix v4.0.12 DCS 02 Datacenter Security Off-Site Transfer Authorization Policy and Procedures Shared n/a Establish, document, approve, communicate, apply, evaluate and maintain policies and procedures for the relocation or transfer of hardware, software, or data/information to an offsite or alternate location. The relocation or transfer request requires the written or cryptographically verifiable authorization. Review and update the policies and procedures at least annually. 45
CSA_v4.0.12 DSP_05 CSA_v4.0.12_DSP_05 CSA Cloud Controls Matrix v4.0.12 DSP 05 Data Security and Privacy Lifecycle Management Data Flow Documentation Shared n/a Create data flow documentation to identify what data is processed, stored or transmitted where. Review data flow documentation at defined intervals, at least annually, and after any change. 57
CSA_v4.0.12 HRS_06 CSA_v4.0.12_HRS_06 CSA Cloud Controls Matrix v4.0.12 HRS 06 Human Resources Employment Termination Shared n/a Establish, document, and communicate to all personnel the procedures outlining the roles and responsibilities concerning changes in employment. 17
CSA_v4.0.12 IAM_12 CSA_v4.0.12_IAM_12 CSA Cloud Controls Matrix v4.0.12 IAM 12 Identity & Access Management Safeguard Logs Integrity Shared n/a Define, implement and evaluate processes, procedures and technical measures to ensure the logging infrastructure is read-only for all with write access, including privileged access roles, and that the ability to disable it is controlled through a procedure that ensures the segregation of duties and break glass procedures. 42
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. 35
CSA_v4.0.12 TVM_04 CSA_v4.0.12_TVM_04 CSA Cloud Controls Matrix v4.0.12 TVM 04 Threat & Vulnerability Management Detection Updates Shared n/a Define, implement and evaluate processes, procedures and technical measures to update detection tools, threat signatures, and indicators of compromise on a weekly, or more frequent basis. 50
EU_2555_(NIS2)_2022 EU_2555_(NIS2)_2022_11 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. 68
EU_2555_(NIS2)_2022 EU_2555_(NIS2)_2022_12 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. 66
EU_2555_(NIS2)_2022 EU_2555_(NIS2)_2022_21 EU_2555_(NIS2)_2022_21 EU 2022/2555 (NIS2) 2022 21 Cybersecurity risk-management measures Shared n/a Requires essential and important entities to take appropriate measures to manage cybersecurity risks. 193
EU_2555_(NIS2)_2022 EU_2555_(NIS2)_2022_29 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. 66
EU_GDPR_2016_679_Art. 24 EU_GDPR_2016_679_Art._24 EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679 Art. 24 Chapter 4 - Controller and processor Responsibility of the controller Shared n/a n/a 310
EU_GDPR_2016_679_Art. 25 EU_GDPR_2016_679_Art._25 EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679 Art. 25 Chapter 4 - Controller and processor Data protection by design and by default Shared n/a n/a 310
EU_GDPR_2016_679_Art. 28 EU_GDPR_2016_679_Art._28 EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679 Art. 28 Chapter 4 - Controller and processor Processor Shared n/a n/a 310
EU_GDPR_2016_679_Art. 32 EU_GDPR_2016_679_Art._32 EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679 Art. 32 Chapter 4 - Controller and processor Security of processing Shared n/a n/a 310
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. 64
FBI_Criminal_Justice_Information_Services_v5.9.5_5 .4 FBI_Criminal_Justice_Information_Services_v5.9.5_5.4 404 not found n/a n/a 42
FBI_Criminal_Justice_Information_Services_v5.9.5_5 .5 FBI_Criminal_Justice_Information_Services_v5.9.5_5.5 FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) v5.9.5 5.5 Policy and Implementation - Access Control Access Control Shared Refer to Section 5.13.6 for additional access control requirements related to mobile devices used to access CJI. Access control provides the planning and implementation of mechanisms to restrict reading, writing, processing, and transmission of CJIS information and the modification of information systems, applications, services and communication configurations allowing access to CJIS information. 97
FBI_Criminal_Justice_Information_Services_v5.9.5_5 .7 FBI_Criminal_Justice_Information_Services_v5.9.5_5.7 404 not found n/a n/a 95
FFIEC_CAT_2017 3.2.3 FFIEC_CAT_2017_3.2.3 FFIEC CAT 2017 3.2.3 Cybersecurity Controls Event Detection Shared n/a - A normal network activity baseline is established. - Mechanisms (e.g., antivirus alerts, log event alerts) are in place to alert management to potential attacks. - Processes are in place to monitor for the presence of unauthorized users, devices, connections, and software. - Responsibilities for monitoring and reporting suspicious systems activity have been assigned. - The physical environment is monitored to detect potential unauthorized access. 34
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. 39
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. 113
HITRUST_CSF_v11.3 09.w HITRUST_CSF_v11.3_09.w HITRUST CSF v11.3 09.w Exchange of Information Develop and implement policies and procedures, to protect information associated with the interconnection of business information systems. Shared 1. A security baseline is to be documented and implemented for interconnected systems. 2. Other requirements and controls linked to interconnected business systems are to include the separation of operational systems from interconnected system, retention and back-up of information held on the system, and fallback requirements and arrangements. Policies and procedures shall be developed and implemented to protect information associated with the interconnection of business information systems. 45
HITRUST_CSF_v11.3 10.k HITRUST_CSF_v11.3_10.k HITRUST CSF v11.3 10.k Security In Development and Support Processes 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. 33
ISO_IEC_27002_2022 5.14 ISO_IEC_27002_2022_5.14 ISO IEC 27002 2022 5.14 Protection, Preventive Control Information transfer Shared To maintain the security of information transferred within an organization and with any external interested party. Information transfer rules, procedures, or agreements should be in place for all types of transfer facilities within the organization and between the organization and other parties. 46
ISO_IEC_27002_2022 8.16 ISO_IEC_27002_2022_8.16 ISO IEC 27002 2022 8.16 Response, Detection, Corrective Control Monitoring activities Shared Networks, systems and applications should be monitored for anomalous behaviour and appropriate actions taken to evaluate potential information security incidents. To detect anomalous behaviour and potential information security incidents. 19
NIST_CSF_v2.0 DE.CM NIST_CSF_v2.0_DE.CM 404 not found n/a n/a 19
NIST_SP_800-171_R3_3 .1.3 NIST_SP_800-171_R3_3.1.3 NIST 800-171 R3 3.1.3 Access Control Information Flow Enforcement Shared Information flow control regulates where CUI can transit within a system and between systems (versus who can access the information) and without explicit regard to subsequent accesses to that information. Flow control restrictions include keeping CUI from being transmitted in the clear to the internet, blocking outside traffic that claims to be from within the organization, restricting requests to the internet that are not from the internal web proxy server, and limiting information transfers between organizations based on data structures and content. Organizations commonly use information flow control policies and enforcement mechanisms to control the flow of CUI between designated sources and destinations (e.g., networks, individuals, and devices) within systems and between interconnected systems. Flow control is based on characteristics of the information or the information path. Enforcement occurs in boundary protection devices (e.g., encrypted tunnels, routers, gateways, and firewalls) that use rule sets or establish configuration settings that restrict system services, provide a packet-filtering capability based on header information, or provide a message-filtering capability based on message content (e.g., implementing key word searches or using document characteristics). Organizations also consider the trustworthiness of filtering and inspection mechanisms (i.e., hardware, firmware, and software components) that are critical to information flow enforcement. Transferring information between systems that represent different security domains with different security policies introduces the risk that such transfers violate one or more domain security policies. In such situations, information owners or stewards provide guidance at designated policy enforcement points between interconnected systems. Organizations consider mandating specific architectural solutions when required to enforce specific security policies. Enforcement includes prohibiting information transfers between interconnected systems (i.e., allowing information access only), employing hardware mechanisms to enforce one-way information flows, and implementing trustworthy regrading mechanisms to reassign security attributes and security labels. Enforce approved authorizations for controlling the flow of CUI within the system and between connected systems. 46
NIST_SP_800-171_R3_3 .14.6 NIST_SP_800-171_R3_3.14.6 NIST 800-171 R3 3.14.6 System and Information Integrity Control System Monitoring Shared System monitoring involves external and internal monitoring. External monitoring includes the observation of events that occur at the system boundary. Internal monitoring includes the observation of events that occur within the system. Organizations can monitor the system, for example, by observing audit record activities in real time or by observing other system aspects, such as access patterns, characteristics of access, and other actions. The monitoring objectives may guide determination of the events. A system monitoring capability is achieved through a variety of tools and techniques (e.g., audit record monitoring software, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, malicious code protection software, scanning tools, network monitoring software). Strategic locations for monitoring devices include selected perimeter locations and near server farms that support critical applications with such devices being employed at managed system interfaces. The granularity of monitoring the information collected is based on organizational monitoring objectives and the capability of the system to support such objectives. Systems connections can be network, remote, or local. A network connection is any connection with a device that communicates through a network (e.g., local area network, the internet). A remote connection is any connection with a device that communicates through an external network (e.g., the internet). Network, remote, and local connections can be either wired or wireless. Unusual or unauthorized activities or conditions related to inbound and outbound communications traffic include internal traffic that indicates the presence of malicious code in the system or propagating among system components, the unauthorized export of information, or signaling to external systems. Evidence of malicious code is used to identify a potentially compromised system. System monitoring requirements, including the need for types of system monitoring, may be referenced in other requirements. a. Monitor the system to detect: 1. Attacks and indicators of potential attacks; and 2. Unauthorized connections. b. Identify unauthorized use of the system. c. Monitor inbound and outbound communications traffic to detect unusual or unauthorized activities or conditions. 18
NIST_SP_800-171_R3_3 .3.1 NIST_SP_800-171_R3_3.3.1 404 not found n/a n/a 35
NIST_SP_800-171_R3_3 .4.2 NIST_SP_800-171_R3_3.4.2 404 not found n/a n/a 13
NIST_SP_800-53_R5.1.1 AC.4 NIST_SP_800-53_R5.1.1_AC.4 NIST SP 800-53 R5.1.1 AC.4 Access Control Information Flow Enforcement Shared Enforce approved authorizations for controlling the flow of information within the system and between connected systems based on [Assignment: organization-defined information flow control policies]. Information flow control regulates where information can travel within a system and between systems (in contrast to who is allowed to access the information) and without regard to subsequent accesses to that information. Flow control restrictions include blocking external traffic that claims to be from within the organization, keeping export-controlled information from being transmitted in the clear to the Internet, restricting web requests that are not from the internal web proxy server, and limiting information transfers between organizations based on data structures and content. Transferring information between organizations may require an agreement specifying how the information flow is enforced (see CA-3). Transferring information between systems in different security or privacy domains with different security or privacy policies introduces the risk that such transfers violate one or more domain security or privacy policies. In such situations, information owners/stewards provide guidance at designated policy enforcement points between connected systems. Organizations consider mandating specific architectural solutions to enforce specific security and privacy policies. Enforcement includes prohibiting information transfers between connected systems (i.e., allowing access only), verifying write permissions before accepting information from another security or privacy domain or connected system, employing hardware mechanisms to enforce one-way information flows, and implementing trustworthy regrading mechanisms to reassign security or privacy attributes and labels. Organizations commonly employ information flow control policies and enforcement mechanisms to control the flow of information between designated sources and destinations within systems and between connected systems. Flow control is based on the characteristics of the information and/or the information path. Enforcement occurs, for example, in boundary protection devices that employ rule sets or establish configuration settings that restrict system services, provide a packet-filtering capability based on header information, or provide a message-filtering capability based on message content. Organizations also consider the trustworthiness of filtering and/or inspection mechanisms (i.e., hardware, firmware, and software components) that are critical to information flow enforcement. Control enhancements 3 through 32 primarily address cross-domain solution needs that focus on more advanced filtering techniques, in-depth analysis, and stronger flow enforcement mechanisms implemented in cross-domain products, such as high-assurance guards. Such capabilities are generally not available in commercial off-the-shelf products. Information flow enforcement also applies to control plane traffic (e.g., routing and DNS). 44
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. 21
NIST_SP_800-53_R5.1.1 CM.6 NIST_SP_800-53_R5.1.1_CM.6 NIST SP 800-53 R5.1.1 CM.6 Configuration Management Control Configuration Settings Shared a. Establish and document configuration settings for components employed within the system that reflect the most restrictive mode consistent with operational requirements using [Assignment: organization-defined common secure configurations]; b. Implement the configuration settings; c. Identify, document, and approve any deviations from established configuration settings for [Assignment: organization-defined system components] based on [Assignment: organization-defined operational requirements]; and d. Monitor and control changes to the configuration settings in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. Configuration settings are the parameters that can be changed in the hardware, software, or firmware components of the system that affect the security and privacy posture or functionality of the system. Information technology products for which configuration settings can be defined include mainframe computers, servers, workstations, operating systems, mobile devices, input/output devices, protocols, and applications. Parameters that impact the security posture of systems include registry settings; account, file, or directory permission settings; and settings for functions, protocols, ports, services, and remote connections. Privacy parameters are parameters impacting the privacy posture of systems, including the parameters required to satisfy other privacy controls. Privacy parameters include settings for access controls, data processing preferences, and processing and retention permissions. Organizations establish organization-wide configuration settings and subsequently derive specific configuration settings for systems. The established settings become part of the configuration baseline for the system. Common secure configurations (also known as security configuration checklists, lockdown and hardening guides, and security reference guides) provide recognized, standardized, and established benchmarks that stipulate secure configuration settings for information technology products and platforms as well as instructions for configuring those products or platforms to meet operational requirements. Common secure configurations can be developed by a variety of organizations, including information technology product developers, manufacturers, vendors, federal agencies, consortia, academia, industry, and other organizations in the public and private sectors. Implementation of a common secure configuration may be mandated at the organization level, mission and business process level, system level, or at a higher level, including by a regulatory agency. Common secure configurations include the United States Government Configuration Baseline [USGCB] and security technical implementation guides (STIGs), which affect the implementation of CM-6 and other controls such as AC-19 and CM-7. The Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and the defined standards within the protocol provide an effective method to uniquely identify, track, and control configuration settings. 11
NIST_SP_800-53_R5.1.1 SI.4 NIST_SP_800-53_R5.1.1_SI.4 NIST SP 800-53 R5.1.1 SI.4 System and Information Integrity Control System Monitoring Shared a. Monitor the system to detect: 1. Attacks and indicators of potential attacks in accordance with the following monitoring objectives: [Assignment: organization-defined monitoring objectives]; and 2. Unauthorized local, network, and remote connections; b. Identify unauthorized use of the system through the following techniques and methods: [Assignment: organization-defined techniques and methods]; c. Invoke internal monitoring capabilities or deploy monitoring devices: 1. Strategically within the system to collect organization-determined essential information; and 2. At ad hoc locations within the system to track specific types of transactions of interest to the organization; d. Analyze detected events and anomalies; e. Adjust the level of system monitoring activity when there is a change in risk to organizational operations and assets, individuals, other organizations, or the Nation; f. Obtain legal opinion regarding system monitoring activities; and g. Provide [Assignment: organization-defined system monitoring information] to [Assignment: organization-defined personnel or roles] [Selection (one or more): as needed; [Assignment: organization-defined frequency] ]. System monitoring includes external and internal monitoring. External monitoring includes the observation of events occurring at external interfaces to the system. Internal monitoring includes the observation of events occurring within the system. Organizations monitor systems by observing audit activities in real time or by observing other system aspects such as access patterns, characteristics of access, and other actions. The monitoring objectives guide and inform the determination of the events. System monitoring capabilities are achieved through a variety of tools and techniques, including intrusion detection and prevention systems, malicious code protection software, scanning tools, audit record monitoring software, and network monitoring software. Depending on the security architecture, the distribution and configuration of monitoring devices may impact throughput at key internal and external boundaries as well as at other locations across a network due to the introduction of network throughput latency. If throughput management is needed, such devices are strategically located and deployed as part of an established organization-wide security architecture. Strategic locations for monitoring devices include selected perimeter locations and near key servers and server farms that support critical applications. Monitoring devices are typically employed at the managed interfaces associated with controls SC-7 and AC-17. The information collected is a function of the organizational monitoring objectives and the capability of systems to support such objectives. Specific types of transactions of interest include Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) traffic that bypasses HTTP proxies. System monitoring is an integral part of organizational continuous monitoring and incident response programs, and output from system monitoring serves as input to those programs. System monitoring requirements, including the need for specific types of system monitoring, may be referenced in other controls (e.g., AC-2g, AC-2(7), AC-2(12)(a), AC-17(1), AU-13, AU-13(1), AU-13(2), CM-3f, CM-6d, MA-3a, MA-4a, SC-5(3)(b), SC-7a, SC-7(24)(b), SC-18b, SC-43b). Adjustments to levels of system monitoring are based on law enforcement information, intelligence information, or other sources of information. The legality of system monitoring activities is based on applicable laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines. 17
NZISM_v3.7 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. - 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. 81
NZISM_v3.7 16.1.31.C.01. NZISM_v3.7_16.1.31.C.01. NZISM v3.7 16.1.31.C.01. Identification, Authentication and Passwords 16.1.31.C.01. - promote security and accountability within the agency's systems. Shared n/a Agencies MUST: 1. develop, implement and maintain a set of policies and procedures covering all system users: a. identification; b. authentication; c. authorisation; d. privileged access identification and management; and 2. make their system users aware of the agency's policies and procedures. 26
NZISM_v3.7 16.1.32.C.01. NZISM_v3.7_16.1.32.C.01. NZISM v3.7 16.1.32.C.01. Identification, Authentication and Passwords 16.1.32.C.01. - promote security and accountability within the agency's systems. Shared n/a Agencies MUST ensure that all system users are: 1. uniquely identifiable; and 2. authenticated on each occasion that access is granted to a system. 25
NZISM_v3.7 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. 33
NZISM_v3.7 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. 50
NZISM_v3.7 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. 50
NZISM_v3.7 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. 50
NZISM_v3.7 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. 50
NZISM_v3.7 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. 50
NZISM_v3.7 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. 48
NZISM_v3.7 19.1.10.C.01. NZISM_v3.7_19.1.10.C.01. NZISM v3.7 19.1.10.C.01. Gateways 19.1.10.C.01. - ensure that the security requirements are consistently upheld throughout the network hierarchy, from the lowest to the highest networks. Shared n/a When agencies have cascaded connections between networks involving multiple gateways they MUST ensure that the assurance levels specified for network devices between the overall lowest and highest networks are met by the gateway between the highest network and the next highest network within the cascaded connection. 50
NZISM_v3.7 19.1.11.C.01. NZISM_v3.7_19.1.11.C.01. NZISM v3.7 19.1.11.C.01. Gateways 19.1.11.C.01. - ensure network protection through gateway mechanisms. Shared n/a Agencies MUST ensure that: 1. all agency networks are protected from networks in other security domains by one or more gateways; 2. all gateways contain mechanisms to filter or limit data flow at the network and content level to only the information necessary for business purposes; and 3. all gateway components, discrete and virtual, are physically located within an appropriately secured server room. 49
NZISM_v3.7 19.1.11.C.02. NZISM_v3.7_19.1.11.C.02. NZISM v3.7 19.1.11.C.02. Gateways 19.1.11.C.02. - maintain security and integrity across domains. Shared n/a For gateways between networks in different security domains, any shared components MUST be managed by the system owners of the highest security domain or by a mutually agreed party. 48
NZISM_v3.7 19.1.12.C.01. NZISM_v3.7_19.1.12.C.01. NZISM v3.7 19.1.12.C.01. Gateways 19.1.12.C.01. - minimize security risks and ensure effective control over network communications Shared n/a Agencies MUST ensure that gateways: 1. are the only communications paths into and out of internal networks; 2. by default, deny all connections into and out of the network; 3. allow only explicitly authorised connections; 4. are managed via a secure path isolated from all connected networks (i.e. physically at the gateway or on a dedicated administration network); 5. provide sufficient logging and audit capabilities to detect information security incidents, attempted intrusions or anomalous usage patterns; and 6. provide real-time alerts. 47
NZISM_v3.7 19.1.14.C.01. NZISM_v3.7_19.1.14.C.01. NZISM v3.7 19.1.14.C.01. Gateways 19.1.14.C.01. - enhance security by segregating resources from the internal network. Shared n/a Agencies MUST use demilitarised zones to house systems and information directly accessed externally. 40
NZISM_v3.7 19.1.14.C.02. NZISM_v3.7_19.1.14.C.02. NZISM v3.7 19.1.14.C.02. Gateways 19.1.14.C.02. - enhance security by segregating resources from the internal network. Shared n/a Agencies SHOULD use demilitarised zones to house systems and information directly accessed externally. 39
op.mon.1 Intrusion detection op.mon.1 Intrusion detection 404 not found n/a n/a 50
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. 25
PCI_DSS_v4.0.1 10.3.4 PCI_DSS_v4.0.1_10.3.4 PCI DSS v4.0.1 10.3.4 Log and Monitor All Access to System Components and Cardholder Data Log Integrity Monitoring Shared n/a File integrity monitoring or change-detection mechanisms is used on audit logs to ensure that existing log data cannot be changed without generating alerts. 28
PCI_DSS_v4.0.1 11.5.1 PCI_DSS_v4.0.1_11.5.1 PCI DSS v4.0.1 11.5.1 Test Security of Systems and Networks Regularly Intrusion Detection/Prevention Shared n/a Intrusion-detection and/or intrusion-prevention techniques are used to detect and/or prevent intrusions into the network as follows: • All traffic is monitored at the perimeter of the CDE. • All traffic is monitored at critical points in the CDE. • Personnel are alerted to suspected compromises. • All intrusion-detection and prevention engines, baselines, and signatures are kept up to date 23
PCI_DSS_v4.0.1 11.5.1.1 PCI_DSS_v4.0.1_11.5.1.1 PCI DSS v4.0.1 11.5.1.1 Test Security of Systems and Networks Regularly Covert Malware Detection Shared n/a Additional requirement for service providers only: Intrusion-detection and/or intrusion-prevention techniques detect, alert on/prevent, and address covert malware communication channels. 21
PCI_DSS_v4.0.1 11.5.2 PCI_DSS_v4.0.1_11.5.2 PCI DSS v4.0.1 11.5.2 Test Security of Systems and Networks Regularly Change-Detection Mechanism Deployment Shared n/a A change-detection mechanism (for example, file integrity monitoring tools) is deployed as follows: • To alert personnel to unauthorized modification (including changes, additions, and deletions) of critical files. • To perform critical file comparisons at least once weekly. 31
PCI_DSS_v4.0.1 2.2.1 PCI_DSS_v4.0.1_2.2.1 PCI DSS v4.0.1 2.2.1 Apply Secure Configurations to All System Components Configuration standards are developed, implemented, and maintained to cover all system components, address all known security vulnerabilities, be consistent with industry-accepted system hardening standards or vendor hardening recommendations, be updated as new vulnerability issues are identified, and be applied when new systems are configured and verified as in place before or immediately after a system component is connected to a production environment Shared n/a Examine system configuration standards to verify they define processes that include all elements specified in this requirement. Examine policies and procedures and interview personnel to verify that system configuration standards are updated as new vulnerability issues are identified, as defined in Requirement 6.3.1. Examine configuration settings and interview personnel to verify that system configuration standards are applied when new systems are configured and verified as being in place before or immediately after a system component is connected to a production environment 14
RBI_CSF_Banks_v2016 16.1 RBI_CSF_Banks_v2016_16.1 Maintenance, Monitoring, And Analysis Of Audit Logs Maintenance, Monitoring, And Analysis Of Audit Logs-16.1 n/a Consult all the stakeholders before finalising the scope, frequency and storage of log collection. 5
RBI_ITF_NBFC_v2017 3.1.g RBI_ITF_NBFC_v2017_3.1.g RBI IT Framework 3.1.g Information and Cyber Security Trails-3.1 n/a The IS Policy must provide for a IS framework with the following basic tenets: Trails- NBFCs shall ensure that audit trails exist for IT assets satisfying its business requirements including regulatory and legal requirements, facilitating audit, serving as forensic evidence when required and assisting in dispute resolution. If an employee, for instance, attempts to access an unauthorized section, this improper activity should be recorded in the audit trail. link 36
RBI_ITF_NBFC_v2017 5 RBI_ITF_NBFC_v2017_5 RBI IT Framework 5 IS Audit Policy for Information System Audit (IS Audit)-5 n/a The objective of the IS Audit is to provide an insight on the effectiveness of controls that are in place to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of the organization???s IT infrastructure. IS Audit shall identify risks and methods to mitigate risk arising out of IT infrastructure such as server architecture, local and wide area networks, physical and information security, telecommunications etc. link 14
RMiT_v1.0 10.33 RMiT_v1.0_10.33 RMiT 10.33 Network Resilience Network Resilience - 10.33 Shared n/a A financial institution must design a reliable, scalable and secure enterprise network that is able to support its business activities, including future growth plans. link 27
RMiT_v1.0 Appendix_5.7 RMiT_v1.0_Appendix_5.7 RMiT Appendix 5.7 Control Measures on Cybersecurity Control Measures on Cybersecurity - Appendix 5.7 Customer n/a Ensure overall network security controls are implemented including the following: (a) dedicated firewalls at all segments. All external-facing firewalls must be deployed on High Availability (HA) configuration and “fail-close” mode activated. Deploy different brand name/model for two firewalls located in sequence within the same network path; (b) IPS at all critical network segments with the capability to inspect and monitor encrypted network traffic; (c) web and email filtering systems such as web-proxy, spam filter and anti-spoofing controls; (d) endpoint protection solution to detect and remove security threats including viruses and malicious software; (e) solution to mitigate advanced persistent threats including zero-day and signatureless malware; and (f) capture the full network packets to rebuild relevant network sessions to aid forensics in the event of incidents. link 21
SOC_2023 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. 111
SOC_2023 CC.5.3 SOC_2023_CC.5.3 404 not found n/a n/a 37
SOC_2023 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. 218
SOC_2023 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. 38
SOC_2023 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. 37
SOC_2023 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. 229
SOC_2023 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. 167
SOC_2023 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. 213
SOC_2023 CC8.1 SOC_2023_CC8.1 SOC 2023 CC8.1 Change Management Minimise risks, ensure quality, optimise efficiency, and enhance resilience in the face of change. Shared n/a The entity authorizes, designs, develops or acquires, configures, documents, tests, approves, and implements changes to infrastructure, data, software, and procedures to meet its objectives by Managing Changes Throughout the System Life Cycle, authorizing changes, designing and developing changes, documenting all changes, tracking system changes, configuring software's, testing system changes, approving system changes, deploying system changes, identifying and evaluating system changes, creating baseline configurations for IT technologies and providing necessary changes in emergency situations. 147
SOC_2023 PI1.3 SOC_2023_PI1.3 SOC 2023 PI1.3 Additional Criteria for Processing Integrity (Over the provision of services or the production, manufacturing, or distribution of goods) Enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements with regards to system processing to result in products, services, and reporting to meet the entity’s objectives. Shared n/a The entity implements policies and procedures over system processing to result in products, services, and reporting to meet the entity’s objectives. 50
SWIFT_CSCF_2024 1.1 SWIFT_CSCF_2024_1.1 SWIFT Customer Security Controls Framework 2024 1.1 Physical and Environmental Security Swift Environment Protection Shared 1. Segmentation between the user's Swift infrastructure and the larger enterprise network reduces the attack surface and has shown to be an effective way to defend against cyber-attacks that commonly involve a compromise of the general enterprise IT environment. 2. Effective segmentation includes network-level separation, access restrictions, and connectivity restrictions. To ensure the protection of the user’s Swift infrastructure from potentially compromised elements of the general IT environment and external environment. 69
SWIFT_CSCF_2024 2.9 SWIFT_CSCF_2024_2.9 SWIFT Customer Security Controls Framework 2024 2.9 Transaction Controls Transaction Business Controls Shared 1. Implementing business controls that restrict Swift transactions to the fullest extent possible reduces the opportunity for the sending (outbound) and, optionally, receiving (inbound) of fraudulent transactions. 2. These restrictions are best determined through an analysis of normal business activity. Parameters can then be set to restrict business to acceptable thresholds based on “normal” activity. To ensure outbound transaction activity within the expected bounds of normal business. 25
SWIFT_CSCF_2024 6.4 SWIFT_CSCF_2024_6.4 SWIFT Customer Security Controls Framework 2024 6.4 Access Control Logging and Monitoring Shared 1. Developing a logging and monitoring plan is the basis for effectively detecting abnormal behaviour and potential attacks and support further investigations. 2. As the operational environment becomes more complex, so will the logging and monitoring capability needed to perform adequate detection. Simplifying the operational environment will enable simpler logging and monitoring. To record security events, detect and respond to anomalous actions and operations within the user’s Swift environment. 42
SWIFT_CSCF_2024 6.5 SWIFT_CSCF_2024_6.5 404 not found n/a n/a 22
SWIFT_CSCF_2024 9.2 SWIFT_CSCF_2024_9.2 404 not found n/a n/a 15
SWIFT_CSCF_v2022 6.4 SWIFT_CSCF_v2022_6.4 SWIFT CSCF v2022 6.4 6. Detect Anomalous Activity to Systems or Transaction Records Record security events and detect anomalous actions and operations within the local SWIFT environment. Shared n/a Capabilities to detect anomalous activity are implemented, and a process or tool is in place to keep and review logs. link 50
UK_NCSC_CAF_v3.2 B4.b UK_NCSC_CAF_v3.2_B4.b NCSC Cyber Assurance Framework (CAF) v3.2 B4.b System Security Secure Configuration Shared 1. Identify, document and actively manage (e.g. maintain security configurations, patching, updating according to good practice) the assets that need to be carefully configured to maintain the security of the essential function. 2. All platforms conform to secure, defined baseline build, or the latest known good configuration version for that environment. 3. Closely and effectively manage changes in the environment, ensuring that network and system configurations are secure and documented. 4. Regularly review and validate that your network and information systems have the expected, secure settings and configuration. 5. Only permitted software can be installed and standard users cannot change settings that would impact security or the business operation. 6. If automated decision-making technologies are in use, their operation is well understood, and decisions can be replicated. Securely configure the network and information systems that support the operation of essential functions. 36
UK_NCSC_CAF_v3.2 C UK_NCSC_CAF_v3.2_C 404 not found n/a n/a 18
UK_NCSC_CAF_v3.2 C1 UK_NCSC_CAF_v3.2_C1 404 not found n/a n/a 19
UK_NCSC_CAF_v3.2 C1.c UK_NCSC_CAF_v3.2_C1.c NCSC Cyber Assurance Framework (CAF) v3.2 C1.c Security Monitoring Generating Alerts Shared 1. Logging data is enriched with other network knowledge and data when investigating certain suspicious activity or alerts. 2. A wide range of signatures and indicators of compromise is used for investigations of suspicious activity and alerts. 3. Alerts can be easily resolved to network assets using knowledge of networks and systems. The resolution of these alerts is performed in almost real time. 4. Security alerts relating to all essential functions are prioritised and this information is used to support incident management. 5. Logs are reviewed almost continuously, in real time. 6. Alerts are tested to ensure that they are generated reliably and that it is possible to distinguish genuine security incidents from false alarms. Evidence of potential security incidents contained in your monitoring data is reliably identified and triggers alerts. 22
UK_NCSC_CAF_v3.2 C1.d UK_NCSC_CAF_v3.2_C1.d NCSC Cyber Assurance Framework (CAF) v3.2 C1.d Security Monitoring Identifying Security Incidents Shared 1. Select threat intelligence sources or services using risk-based and threat-informed decisions based on the business needs and sector (e.g. vendor reporting and patching, strong anti-virus providers, sector and community-based info share, special interest groups). 2. Apply all new signatures and IoCs within a reasonable (risk-based) time of receiving them. 3. Receive signature updates for all the protective technologies (e.g. AV, IDS). 4. Track the effectiveness of the intelligence feeds and actively share feedback on the usefulness of IoCs and any other indicators with the threat community (e.g. sector partners, threat intelligence providers, government agencies). Contextualise alerts with knowledge of the threat and the systems, to identify those security incidents that require some form of response. 21
UK_NCSC_CAF_v3.2 C2 UK_NCSC_CAF_v3.2_C2 404 not found n/a n/a 19
UK_NCSC_CAF_v3.2 C2.b UK_NCSC_CAF_v3.2_C2.b NCSC Cyber Assurance Framework (CAF) v3.2 C2.b Proactive Security Event Discovery Proactive Attack Discovery Shared 1. Routinely search for system abnormalities indicative of malicious activity on the networks and information systems supporting the operation of your essential function, generating alerts based on the results of such searches. 2. Have justified confidence in the effectiveness of the searches for system abnormalities indicative of malicious activity. Use an informed understanding of more sophisticated attack methods and of normal system behaviour to monitor proactively for malicious activity. 19
Initiatives usage
Initiative DisplayName Initiative Id Initiative Category State Type polSet in AzUSGov
[Preview]: CMMC 2.0 Level 2 4e50fd13-098b-3206-61d6-d1d78205cb45 Regulatory Compliance Preview BuiltIn true
[Preview]: Reserve Bank of India - IT Framework for Banks d0d5578d-cc08-2b22-31e3-f525374f235a Regulatory Compliance Preview BuiltIn unknown
[Preview]: Reserve Bank of India - IT Framework for NBFC 7f89f09c-48c1-f28d-1bd5-84f3fb22f86c Regulatory Compliance Preview BuiltIn unknown
Canada Federal PBMM 3-1-2020 f8f5293d-df94-484a-a3e7-6b422a999d91 Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
CIS Controls v8.1 046796ef-e8a7-4398-bbe9-cce970b1a3ae Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark v2.0.0 06f19060-9e68-4070-92ca-f15cc126059e Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
CMMC Level 3 b5629c75-5c77-4422-87b9-2509e680f8de Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn true
CSA CSA Cloud Controls Matrix v4.0.12 8791506a-dec4-497a-a83f-3abfde37c400 Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 v1.9.0 a4087154-2edb-4329-b56a-1cc986807f3c Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
EU 2022/2555 (NIS2) 2022 42346945-b531-41d8-9e46-f95057672e88 Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679 7326812a-86a4-40c8-af7c-8945de9c4913 Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) v5.9.5 4fcabc2a-30b2-4ba5-9fbb-b1a4e08fb721 Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
FFIEC CAT 2017 1d5dbdd5-6f93-43ce-a939-b19df3753cf7 Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
Flow logs should be configured and enabled for every network security group 62329546-775b-4a3d-a4cb-eb4bb990d2c0 Network GA BuiltIn unknown
HITRUST CSF v11.3 e0d47b75-5d99-442a-9d60-07f2595ab095 Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
ISO/IEC 27002 2022 e3030e83-88d5-4f23-8734-6577a2c97a32 Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
NCSC Cyber Assurance Framework (CAF) v3.2 6d220abf-cf6f-4b17-8f7e-0644c4cc84b4 Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
NIST 800-171 R3 38916c43-6876-4971-a4b1-806aa7e55ccc Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
NIST CSF v2.0 184a0e05-7b06-4a68-bbbe-13b8353bc613 Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
NIST SP 800-53 R5.1.1 60205a79-6280-4e20-a147-e2011e09dc78 Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
NZISM v3.7 4476df0a-18ab-4bfe-b6ad-cccae1cf320f Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
PCI DSS v4.0.1 a06d5deb-24aa-4991-9d58-fa7563154e31 Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
RMIT Malaysia 97a6d4f1-3bed-4cf4-ac5b-0e444c0408d6 Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
SOC 2023 53ad89f5-8542-49e9-ba81-1cbd686e0d52 Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
Spain ENS 175daf90-21e1-4fec-b745-7b4c909aa94c Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
SWIFT CSP-CSCF v2022 7bc7cd6c-4114-ff31-3cac-59be3157596d Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
SWIFT Customer Security Controls Framework 2024 7499005e-df5a-45d9-810f-041cf346678c Regulatory Compliance GA BuiltIn unknown
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Date/Time (UTC ymd) (i) Change type Change detail
2021-03-09 14:37:41 change Minor (1.0.0 > 1.1.0)
2020-08-27 15:39:26 add c251913d-7d24-4958-af87-478ed3b9ba41
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