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Vulnerabilities in security configuration on your machines should be remediated

Azure BuiltIn Policy definition

Source Azure Portal
Display name Vulnerabilities in security configuration on your machines should be remediated
Id e1e5fd5d-3e4c-4ce1-8661-7d1873ae6b15
Version 3.1.0
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Category Security Center
Microsoft Learn
Description Servers which do not satisfy the configured baseline will be monitored by Azure Security Center as recommendations
Mode All
Type BuiltIn
Preview False
Deprecated False
Effect Default
AuditIfNotExists
Allowed
AuditIfNotExists, Disabled
RBAC role(s) none
Rule aliases THEN-ExistenceCondition (1)
Alias Namespace ResourceType DefaultPath Modifiable
Microsoft.Security/assessments/status.code Microsoft.Security assessments properties.status.code false
Rule resource types IF (2)
Microsoft.ClassicCompute/virtualMachines
Microsoft.Compute/virtualMachines
Compliance
The following 65 compliance controls are associated with this Policy definition 'Vulnerabilities in security configuration on your machines should be remediated' (e1e5fd5d-3e4c-4ce1-8661-7d1873ae6b15)
Control Domain Control Name MetadataId Category Title Owner Requirements Description Info Policy#
AU_ISM 1144 AU_ISM_1144 AU ISM 1144 Guidelines for System Management - System patching When to patch security vulnerabilities - 1144 n/a Security vulnerabilities in applications and drivers assessed as extreme risk are patched, updated or mitigated within 48 hours of the security vulnerabilities being identified by vendors, independent third parties, system managers or users. link 7
AU_ISM 1472 AU_ISM_1472 AU ISM 1472 Guidelines for System Management - System patching When to patch security vulnerabilities - 1472 n/a Security vulnerabilities in applications and drivers assessed as moderate or low risk are patched, updated or mitigated within one month of the security vulnerability being identified by vendors, independent third parties, system managers or users. link 7
AU_ISM 1494 AU_ISM_1494 AU ISM 1494 Guidelines for System Management - System patching When to patch security vulnerabilities - 1494 n/a Security vulnerabilities in operating systems and firmware assessed as extreme risk are patched, updated or mitigated within 48 hours of the security vulnerabilities being identified by vendors, independent third parties, system managers or users. link 7
AU_ISM 1495 AU_ISM_1495 AU ISM 1495 Guidelines for System Management - System patching When to patch security vulnerabilities - 1495 n/a Security vulnerabilities in operating systems and firmware assessed as high risk are patched, updated or mitigated within two weeks of the security vulnerability being identified by vendors, independent third parties, system managers or users. link 7
AU_ISM 1496 AU_ISM_1496 AU ISM 1496 Guidelines for System Management - System patching When to patch security vulnerabilities - 1496 n/a Security vulnerabilities in operating systems and firmware assessed as moderate or low risk are patched, updated or mitigated within one month of the security vulnerability being identified by vendors, independent third parties, system managers or users. link 7
AU_ISM 940 AU_ISM_940 AU ISM 940 Guidelines for System Management - System patching When to patch security vulnerabilities - 940 n/a Security vulnerabilities in applications and drivers assessed as high risk are patched, updated or mitigated within two weeks of the security vulnerability being identified by vendors, independent third parties, system managers or users. link 7
Azure_Security_Benchmark_v1.0 5.5 Azure_Security_Benchmark_v1.0_5.5 Azure Security Benchmark 5.5 Vulnerability Management Use a risk-rating process to prioritize the remediation of discovered vulnerabilities Customer Use a common risk scoring program (for example, Common Vulnerability Scoring System) or the default risk ratings provided by your third-party scanning tool. n/a link 4
Azure_Security_Benchmark_v1.0 7.10 Azure_Security_Benchmark_v1.0_7.10 Azure Security Benchmark 7.10 Secure Configuration Implement automated configuration monitoring for operating systems Customer Use Azure Security Center to perform baseline scans for OS and Docker Settings for containers. Understand Azure Security Center container recommendations: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/security-center/security-center-container-recommendations n/a link 3
Azure_Security_Benchmark_v1.0 7.4 Azure_Security_Benchmark_v1.0_7.4 Azure Security Benchmark 7.4 Secure Configuration Maintain secure operating system configurations Shared Base operating system images are managed and maintained by Microsoft. However, you can apply security settings required by your organization using AzureResources Manager templates and/or Desired State Configuration. How to create an Azure Virtual Machine from an AzureResources Manager template: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-machines/windows/ps-template Understand Desired State Configuration for Azure Virtual Machines: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-machines/extensions/dsc-overview n/a link 3
Azure_Security_Benchmark_v2.0 PV-4 Azure_Security_Benchmark_v2.0_PV-4 Azure Security Benchmark PV-4 Posture and Vulnerability Management Sustain secure configurations for compute resources Shared Use Azure Security Center and Azure Policy to regularly assess and remediate configuration risks on your Azure compute resources, including VMs, containers, and others. In addition, you can use Azure Resource Manager templates, custom operating system images, or Azure Automation State Configuration to maintain the security configuration of the operating system required by your organization. Microsoft VM templates in conjunction with Azure Automation State Configuration can assist in meeting and maintaining security requirements. Also, note that Azure Marketplace VM images published by Microsoft are managed and maintained by Microsoft. Azure Security Center can also scan vulnerabilities in container images and perform continuous monitoring of your Docker configuration in containers, based on the CIS Docker Benchmark. You can use the Azure Security Center recommendations page to view recommendations and remediate issues. How to implement Azure Security Center vulnerability assessment recommendations: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/security-center/security-center-vulnerability-assessment-recommendations How to create an Azure virtual machine from an ARM template: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-machines/windows/ps-template Azure Automation State Configuration overview: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/automation/automation-dsc-overview Create a Windows virtual machine in the Azure portal: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-machines/windows/quick-create-portal Information on how to download template for a VM: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-machines/windows/download-template Sample script to upload a VHD to Azure and create a new VM: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/virtual-machines/scripts/virtual-machines-windows-powershell-upload-generalized-script Container security in Azure Security Center: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/security-center/container-security n/a link 3
Azure_Security_Benchmark_v3.0 PV-6 Azure_Security_Benchmark_v3.0_PV-6 Microsoft cloud security benchmark PV-6 Posture and Vulnerability Management Rapidly and automatically remediate vulnerabilities Shared **Security Principle:** Rapidly and automatically deploy patches and updates to remediate vulnerabilities in your cloud resources. Use the appropriate risk-based approach to prioritize the remediation of the vulnerabilities. For example, more severe vulnerabilities in a higher value asset should be addressed as a higher priority. **Azure Guidance:** Use Azure Automation Update Management or a third-party solution to ensure that the most recent security updates are installed on your Windows and Linux VMs. For Windows VMs, ensure Windows Update has been enabled and set to update automatically. For third-party software, use a third-party patch management solution or System Center Updates Publisher for Configuration Manager. Prioritize which updates to deploy first using a common risk scoring program (such as Common Vulnerability Scoring System) or the default risk ratings provided by your third-party scanning tool and tailor to your environment. You should also consider which applications present a high security risk and which ones require high uptime. **Implementation and additional context:** How to configure Update Management for virtual machines in Azure: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/automation/update-management/overview Manage updates and patches for your Azure VMs: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/automation/update-management/manage-updates-for-vm n/a link 11
C.04.3 - Timelines C.04.3 - Timelines 404 not found n/a n/a 26
C.04.6 - Timelines C.04.6 - Timelines 404 not found n/a n/a 26
C.04.7 - Evaluated C.04.7 - Evaluated 404 not found n/a n/a 45
C.04.8 - Evaluated C.04.8 - Evaluated 404 not found n/a n/a 5
CCCS RA-5 CCCS_RA-5 CCCS RA-5 Risk Assessment Vulnerability Scanning n/a (A) The organization scans for vulnerabilities in the information system and hosted applications monthly for operating systems/infrastructure, web applications, and database management systems and when new vulnerabilities potentially affecting the system/applications are identified and reported. (B) The organization employs vulnerability scanning tools and techniques that facilitate interoperability among tools and automate parts of the vulnerability management process by using standards for: (a) Enumerating platforms, software flaws, and improper configurations; (b) Formatting checklists and test procedures; and (c) Measuring vulnerability impact. (C) The organization analyzes vulnerability scan reports and results from security control assessments. (D) The organization remediates legitimate vulnerabilities within 30 days for high-risk vulnerabilities and 90 days for moderate-risk vulnerabilities from the date of discovery in accordance with an organizational assessment of risk. (E) The organization shares information obtained from the vulnerability scanning process and security control assessments with organization-defined personnel or roles to help eliminate similar vulnerabilities in other information systems (i.e., systemic weaknesses or deficiencies). link 6
CCCS SI-2 CCCS_SI-2 CCCS SI-2 System and Information Integrity Flaw Remediation n/a (A) The organization identifies, reports, and corrects information system flaws. (B) The organization tests software and firmware updates related to flaw remediation for effectiveness and potential side effects before installation. (C) The organization installs security-relevant software and firmware updates within 30 days of release of the release of the updates. (D) The organization incorporates flaw remediation into the organizational configuration management process. link 5
CIS_Azure_1.1.0 2.4 CIS_Azure_1.1.0_2.4 CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark recommendation 2.4 2 Security Center Ensure ASC Default policy setting "Monitor OS Vulnerabilities" is not "Disabled" Shared The customer is responsible for implementing this recommendation. Enable Monitor OS vulnerability recommendations for virtual machines. link 3
CMMC_2.0_L2 RA.L2-3.11.2 CMMC_2.0_L2_RA.L2-3.11.2 404 not found n/a n/a 19
CMMC_2.0_L2 RA.L2-3.11.3 CMMC_2.0_L2_RA.L2-3.11.3 404 not found n/a n/a 19
CMMC_2.0_L2 SI.L1-3.14.1 CMMC_2.0_L2_SI.L1-3.14.1 404 not found n/a n/a 20
CMMC_L3 RM.2.143 CMMC_L3_RM.2.143 CMMC L3 RM.2.143 Risk Assessment Remediate vulnerabilities in accordance with risk assessments. Shared Microsoft and the customer share responsibilities for implementing this requirement. Vulnerabilities discovered, for example, via the scanning conducted in response to RM.2.142, are remediated with consideration of the related assessment of risk. The consideration of risk influences the prioritization of remediation efforts and the level of effort to be expended in the remediation for specific vulnerabilities. link 18
CMMC_L3 SI.1.210 CMMC_L3_SI.1.210 CMMC L3 SI.1.210 System and Information Integrity Identify, report, and correct information and information system flaws in a timely manner. Shared Microsoft and the customer share responsibilities for implementing this requirement. Organizations identify systems that are affected by announced software and firmware flaws including potential vulnerabilities resulting from those flaws and report this information to designated personnel with information security responsibilities. Security-relevant updates include patches, service packs, hot fixes, and anti-virus signatures. Organizations address flaws discovered during security assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response activities, and system error handling. Organizations can take advantage of available resources such as the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) database or Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database in remediating flaws discovered in organizational systems. Organization-defined time periods for updating security-relevant software and firmware may vary based on a variety of factors including the criticality of the update (i.e., severity of the vulnerability related to the discovered flaw). Some types of flaw remediation may require more testing than other types of remediation. link 11
FedRAMP_High_R4 RA-5 FedRAMP_High_R4_RA-5 FedRAMP High RA-5 Risk Assessment Vulnerability Scanning Shared n/a The organization: a. Scans for vulnerabilities in the information system and hosted applications [Assignment: organization-defined frequency and/or randomly in accordance with organization-defined process] and when new vulnerabilities potentially affecting the system/applications are identified and reported; b. Employs vulnerability scanning tools and techniques that facilitate interoperability among tools and automate parts of the vulnerability management process by using standards for: 1. Enumerating platforms, software flaws, and improper configurations; 2. Formatting checklists and test procedures; and 3. Measuring vulnerability impact; c. Analyzes vulnerability scan reports and results from security control assessments; d. Remediates legitimate vulnerabilities [Assignment: organization-defined response times], in accordance with an organizational assessment of risk; and e. Shares information obtained from the vulnerability scanning process and security control assessments with [Assignment: organization-defined personnel or roles] to help eliminate similar vulnerabilities in other information systems (i.e., systemic weaknesses or deficiencies). Supplemental Guidance: Security categorization of information systems guides the frequency and comprehensiveness of vulnerability scans. Organizations determine the required vulnerability scanning for all information system components, ensuring that potential sources of vulnerabilities such as networked printers, scanners, and copiers are not overlooked. Vulnerability analyses for custom software applications may require additional approaches such as static analysis, dynamic analysis, binary analysis, or a hybrid of the three approaches. Organizations can employ these analysis approaches in a variety of tools (e.g., web-based application scanners, static analysis tools, binary analyzers) and in source code reviews. Vulnerability scanning includes, for example: (i) scanning for patch levels; (ii) scanning for functions, ports, protocols, and services that should not be accessible to users or devices; and (iii) scanning for improperly configured or incorrectly operating information flow control mechanisms. Organizations consider using tools that express vulnerabilities in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) naming convention and that use the Open Vulnerability Assessment Language (OVAL) to determine/test for the presence of vulnerabilities. Suggested sources for vulnerability information include the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) listing and the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). In addition, security control assessments such as red team exercises provide other sources of potential vulnerabilities for which to scan. Organizations also consider using tools that express vulnerability impact by the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). Related controls: CA-2, CA-7, CM-4, CM-6, RA-2, RA-3, SA-11, SI-2. References: NIST Special Publications 800-40, 800-70, 800-115; Web: http://cwe.mitre.org, http://nvd.nist.gov. link 21
FedRAMP_High_R4 SI-2 FedRAMP_High_R4_SI-2 FedRAMP High SI-2 System And Information Integrity Flaw Remediation Shared n/a The organization: a. Identifies, reports, and corrects information system flaws; b. Tests software and firmware updates related to flaw remediation for effectiveness and potential side effects before installation; c. Installs security-relevant software and firmware updates within [Assignment: organization- defined time period] of the release of the updates; and d. Incorporates flaw remediation into the organizational configuration management process. Supplemental Guidance: Organizations identify information systems affected by announced software flaws including potential vulnerabilities resulting from those flaws, and report this information to designated organizational personnel with information security responsibilities. Security-relevant software updates include, for example, patches, service packs, hot fixes, and anti-virus signatures. Organizations also address flaws discovered during security assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response activities, and system error handling. Organizations take advantage of available resources such as the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) or Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) databases in remediating flaws discovered in organizational information systems. By incorporating flaw remediation into ongoing configuration management processes, required/anticipated remediation actions can be tracked and verified. Flaw remediation actions that can be tracked and verified include, for example, determining whether organizations follow US-CERT guidance and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts. Organization-defined time periods for updating security-relevant software and firmware may vary based on a variety of factors including, for example, the security category of the information system or the criticality of the update (i.e., severity of the vulnerability related to the discovered flaw). Some types of flaw remediation may require more testing than other types. Organizations determine the degree and type of testing needed for the specific type of flaw remediation activity under consideration and also the types of changes that are to be configuration-managed. In some situations, organizations may determine that the testing of software and/or firmware updates is not necessary or practical, for example, when implementing simple anti-virus signature updates. Organizations may also consider in testing decisions, whether security-relevant software or firmware updates are obtained from authorized sources with appropriate digital signatures. Related controls: CA-2, CA-7, CM-3, CM-5, CM-8, MA-2, IR-4, RA-5, SA-10, SA-11, SI-11. link 19
FedRAMP_Moderate_R4 RA-5 FedRAMP_Moderate_R4_RA-5 FedRAMP Moderate RA-5 Risk Assessment Vulnerability Scanning Shared n/a The organization: a. Scans for vulnerabilities in the information system and hosted applications [Assignment: organization-defined frequency and/or randomly in accordance with organization-defined process] and when new vulnerabilities potentially affecting the system/applications are identified and reported; b. Employs vulnerability scanning tools and techniques that facilitate interoperability among tools and automate parts of the vulnerability management process by using standards for: 1. Enumerating platforms, software flaws, and improper configurations; 2. Formatting checklists and test procedures; and 3. Measuring vulnerability impact; c. Analyzes vulnerability scan reports and results from security control assessments; d. Remediates legitimate vulnerabilities [Assignment: organization-defined response times], in accordance with an organizational assessment of risk; and e. Shares information obtained from the vulnerability scanning process and security control assessments with [Assignment: organization-defined personnel or roles] to help eliminate similar vulnerabilities in other information systems (i.e., systemic weaknesses or deficiencies). Supplemental Guidance: Security categorization of information systems guides the frequency and comprehensiveness of vulnerability scans. Organizations determine the required vulnerability scanning for all information system components, ensuring that potential sources of vulnerabilities such as networked printers, scanners, and copiers are not overlooked. Vulnerability analyses for custom software applications may require additional approaches such as static analysis, dynamic analysis, binary analysis, or a hybrid of the three approaches. Organizations can employ these analysis approaches in a variety of tools (e.g., web-based application scanners, static analysis tools, binary analyzers) and in source code reviews. Vulnerability scanning includes, for example: (i) scanning for patch levels; (ii) scanning for functions, ports, protocols, and services that should not be accessible to users or devices; and (iii) scanning for improperly configured or incorrectly operating information flow control mechanisms. Organizations consider using tools that express vulnerabilities in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) naming convention and that use the Open Vulnerability Assessment Language (OVAL) to determine/test for the presence of vulnerabilities. Suggested sources for vulnerability information include the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) listing and the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). In addition, security control assessments such as red team exercises provide other sources of potential vulnerabilities for which to scan. Organizations also consider using tools that express vulnerability impact by the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). Related controls: CA-2, CA-7, CM-4, CM-6, RA-2, RA-3, SA-11, SI-2. References: NIST Special Publications 800-40, 800-70, 800-115; Web: http://cwe.mitre.org, http://nvd.nist.gov. link 21
FedRAMP_Moderate_R4 SI-2 FedRAMP_Moderate_R4_SI-2 FedRAMP Moderate SI-2 System And Information Integrity Flaw Remediation Shared n/a The organization: a. Identifies, reports, and corrects information system flaws; b. Tests software and firmware updates related to flaw remediation for effectiveness and potential side effects before installation; c. Installs security-relevant software and firmware updates within [Assignment: organization- defined time period] of the release of the updates; and d. Incorporates flaw remediation into the organizational configuration management process. Supplemental Guidance: Organizations identify information systems affected by announced software flaws including potential vulnerabilities resulting from those flaws, and report this information to designated organizational personnel with information security responsibilities. Security-relevant software updates include, for example, patches, service packs, hot fixes, and anti-virus signatures. Organizations also address flaws discovered during security assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response activities, and system error handling. Organizations take advantage of available resources such as the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) or Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) databases in remediating flaws discovered in organizational information systems. By incorporating flaw remediation into ongoing configuration management processes, required/anticipated remediation actions can be tracked and verified. Flaw remediation actions that can be tracked and verified include, for example, determining whether organizations follow US-CERT guidance and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts. Organization-defined time periods for updating security-relevant software and firmware may vary based on a variety of factors including, for example, the security category of the information system or the criticality of the update (i.e., severity of the vulnerability related to the discovered flaw). Some types of flaw remediation may require more testing than other types. Organizations determine the degree and type of testing needed for the specific type of flaw remediation activity under consideration and also the types of changes that are to be configuration-managed. In some situations, organizations may determine that the testing of software and/or firmware updates is not necessary or practical, for example, when implementing simple anti-virus signature updates. Organizations may also consider in testing decisions, whether security-relevant software or firmware updates are obtained from authorized sources with appropriate digital signatures. Related controls: CA-2, CA-7, CM-3, CM-5, CM-8, MA-2, IR-4, RA-5, SA-10, SA-11, SI-11. link 19
hipaa 0605.10h1System.12-10.h hipaa-0605.10h1System.12-10.h 0605.10h1System.12-10.h 06 Configuration Management 0605.10h1System.12-10.h 10.04 Security of System Files Shared n/a Only authorized administrators are allowed to implement approved upgrades to software, applications, and program libraries, based on business requirements and the security implications of the release. 6
hipaa 0709.10m1Organizational.1-10.m hipaa-0709.10m1Organizational.1-10.m 0709.10m1Organizational.1-10.m 07 Vulnerability Management 0709.10m1Organizational.1-10.m 10.06 Technical Vulnerability Management Shared n/a Technical vulnerabilities are identified, evaluated for risk, and corrected in a timely manner. 13
hipaa 0713.10m2Organizational.5-10.m hipaa-0713.10m2Organizational.5-10.m 0713.10m2Organizational.5-10.m 07 Vulnerability Management 0713.10m2Organizational.5-10.m 10.06 Technical Vulnerability Management Shared n/a Patches are tested and evaluated before they are installed. 5
hipaa 0718.10m3Organizational.34-10.m hipaa-0718.10m3Organizational.34-10.m 0718.10m3Organizational.34-10.m 07 Vulnerability Management 0718.10m3Organizational.34-10.m 10.06 Technical Vulnerability Management Shared n/a The organization scans for vulnerabilities in the information system and hosted applications to determine the state of flaw remediation monthly (automatically), and again (manually or automatically) when new vulnerabilities potentially affecting the systems and networked environments are identified and reported. 4
IRS_1075_9.3 .14.3 IRS_1075_9.3.14.3 IRS 1075 9.3.14.3 Risk Assessment Vulnerability Scanning (RA-5) n/a The agency must: a. Scan for vulnerabilities in the information system and hosted applications at a minimum of monthly for all systems and when new vulnerabilities potentially affecting the system/applications are identified and reported b. Employ vulnerability scanning tools and techniques that facilitate interoperability among tools and automate parts of the vulnerability management process by using standards for: 1. Enumerating platforms, software flaws, and improper configurations 2. Formatting checklists and test procedures 3. Measuring vulnerability impact c. Analyze vulnerability scan reports and results from security control assessments d. Remediate legitimate vulnerabilities in accordance with an assessment of risk e. Share information obtained from the vulnerability scanning process and security control assessments with designated agency officials to help eliminate similar vulnerabilities in other information systems (i.e., systemic weaknesses or deficiencies) f. Employ vulnerability scanning tools that include the capability to readily update the information system vulnerabilities to be scanned (CE1) link 6
IRS_1075_9.3 .17.2 IRS_1075_9.3.17.2 IRS 1075 9.3.17.2 System and Information Integrity Flaw Remediation (SI-2) n/a The agency must: a. Identify, report, and correct information system flaws b. Test software and firmware updates related to flaw remediation for effectiveness and potential side effects before installation c. Install security-relevant software and firmware updates based on severity and associated risk to the confidentiality of FTI d. Incorporate flaw remediation into the agency configuration management process e. Centrally manage the flaw remediation process (CE1) Security-relevant software updates include, for example, patches, service packs, hot fixes, and antivirus signatures. link 6
ISO27001-2013 A.12.6.1 ISO27001-2013_A.12.6.1 ISO 27001:2013 A.12.6.1 Operations Security Management of technical vulnerabilities Shared n/a Information about technical vulnerabilities of information systems being used shall be obtained in a timely fashion, the organization's exposure to such vulnerabilities evaluated and appropriate measures taken to address the associated risk. link 13
NIST_SP_800-171_R2_3 .11.2 NIST_SP_800-171_R2_3.11.2 NIST SP 800-171 R2 3.11.2 Risk Assessment Scan for vulnerabilities in organizational systems and applications periodically and when new vulnerabilities affecting those systems and applications are identified. Shared Microsoft and the customer share responsibilities for implementing this requirement. Organizations determine the required vulnerability scanning for all system components, ensuring that potential sources of vulnerabilities such as networked printers, scanners, and copiers are not overlooked. The vulnerabilities to be scanned are readily updated as new vulnerabilities are discovered, announced, and scanning methods developed. This process ensures that potential vulnerabilities in the system are identified and addressed as quickly as possible. Vulnerability analyses for custom software applications may require additional approaches such as static analysis, dynamic analysis, binary analysis, or a hybrid of the three approaches. Organizations can employ these analysis approaches in source code reviews and in a variety of tools (e.g., static analysis tools, web-based application scanners, binary analyzers) and in source code reviews. Vulnerability scanning includes: scanning for patch levels; scanning for functions, ports, protocols, and services that should not be accessible to users or devices; and scanning for improperly configured or incorrectly operating information flow control mechanisms. To facilitate interoperability, organizations consider using products that are Security Content Automated Protocol (SCAP)-validated, scanning tools that express vulnerabilities in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) naming convention, and that employ the Open Vulnerability Assessment Language (OVAL) to determine the presence of system vulnerabilities. Sources for vulnerability information include the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) listing and the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). Security assessments, such as red team exercises, provide additional sources of potential vulnerabilities for which to scan. Organizations also consider using scanning tools that express vulnerability impact by the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). In certain situations, the nature of the vulnerability scanning may be more intrusive or the system component that is the subject of the scanning may contain highly sensitive information. Privileged access authorization to selected system components facilitates thorough vulnerability scanning and protects the sensitive nature of such scanning. [SP 800-40] provides guidance on vulnerability management. link 22
NIST_SP_800-171_R2_3 .11.3 NIST_SP_800-171_R2_3.11.3 NIST SP 800-171 R2 3.11.3 Risk Assessment Remediate vulnerabilities in accordance with risk assessments. Shared Microsoft and the customer share responsibilities for implementing this requirement. Vulnerabilities discovered, for example, via the scanning conducted in response to 3.11.2, are remediated with consideration of the related assessment of risk. The consideration of risk influences the prioritization of remediation efforts and the level of effort to be expended in the remediation for specific vulnerabilities. link 21
NIST_SP_800-171_R2_3 .14.1 NIST_SP_800-171_R2_3.14.1 NIST SP 800-171 R2 3.14.1 System and Information Integrity Identify, report, and correct system flaws in a timely manner. Shared Microsoft and the customer share responsibilities for implementing this requirement. Organizations identify systems that are affected by announced software and firmware flaws including potential vulnerabilities resulting from those flaws and report this information to designated personnel with information security responsibilities. Security-relevant updates include patches, service packs, hot fixes, and anti-virus signatures. Organizations address flaws discovered during security assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response activities, and system error handling. Organizations can take advantage of available resources such as the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) database or Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database in remediating flaws discovered in organizational systems. Organization-defined time periods for updating security-relevant software and firmware may vary based on a variety of factors including the criticality of the update (i.e., severity of the vulnerability related to the discovered flaw). Some types of flaw remediation may require more testing than other types of remediation. [SP 800-40] provides guidance on patch management technologies. link 23
NIST_SP_800-53_R4 RA-5 NIST_SP_800-53_R4_RA-5 NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 RA-5 Risk Assessment Vulnerability Scanning Shared n/a The organization: a. Scans for vulnerabilities in the information system and hosted applications [Assignment: organization-defined frequency and/or randomly in accordance with organization-defined process] and when new vulnerabilities potentially affecting the system/applications are identified and reported; b. Employs vulnerability scanning tools and techniques that facilitate interoperability among tools and automate parts of the vulnerability management process by using standards for: 1. Enumerating platforms, software flaws, and improper configurations; 2. Formatting checklists and test procedures; and 3. Measuring vulnerability impact; c. Analyzes vulnerability scan reports and results from security control assessments; d. Remediates legitimate vulnerabilities [Assignment: organization-defined response times], in accordance with an organizational assessment of risk; and e. Shares information obtained from the vulnerability scanning process and security control assessments with [Assignment: organization-defined personnel or roles] to help eliminate similar vulnerabilities in other information systems (i.e., systemic weaknesses or deficiencies). Supplemental Guidance: Security categorization of information systems guides the frequency and comprehensiveness of vulnerability scans. Organizations determine the required vulnerability scanning for all information system components, ensuring that potential sources of vulnerabilities such as networked printers, scanners, and copiers are not overlooked. Vulnerability analyses for custom software applications may require additional approaches such as static analysis, dynamic analysis, binary analysis, or a hybrid of the three approaches. Organizations can employ these analysis approaches in a variety of tools (e.g., web-based application scanners, static analysis tools, binary analyzers) and in source code reviews. Vulnerability scanning includes, for example: (i) scanning for patch levels; (ii) scanning for functions, ports, protocols, and services that should not be accessible to users or devices; and (iii) scanning for improperly configured or incorrectly operating information flow control mechanisms. Organizations consider using tools that express vulnerabilities in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) naming convention and that use the Open Vulnerability Assessment Language (OVAL) to determine/test for the presence of vulnerabilities. Suggested sources for vulnerability information include the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) listing and the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). In addition, security control assessments such as red team exercises provide other sources of potential vulnerabilities for which to scan. Organizations also consider using tools that express vulnerability impact by the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). Related controls: CA-2, CA-7, CM-4, CM-6, RA-2, RA-3, SA-11, SI-2. References: NIST Special Publications 800-40, 800-70, 800-115; Web: http://cwe.mitre.org, http://nvd.nist.gov. link 21
NIST_SP_800-53_R4 SI-2 NIST_SP_800-53_R4_SI-2 NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 SI-2 System And Information Integrity Flaw Remediation Shared n/a The organization: a. Identifies, reports, and corrects information system flaws; b. Tests software and firmware updates related to flaw remediation for effectiveness and potential side effects before installation; c. Installs security-relevant software and firmware updates within [Assignment: organization- defined time period] of the release of the updates; and d. Incorporates flaw remediation into the organizational configuration management process. Supplemental Guidance: Organizations identify information systems affected by announced software flaws including potential vulnerabilities resulting from those flaws, and report this information to designated organizational personnel with information security responsibilities. Security-relevant software updates include, for example, patches, service packs, hot fixes, and anti-virus signatures. Organizations also address flaws discovered during security assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response activities, and system error handling. Organizations take advantage of available resources such as the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) or Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) databases in remediating flaws discovered in organizational information systems. By incorporating flaw remediation into ongoing configuration management processes, required/anticipated remediation actions can be tracked and verified. Flaw remediation actions that can be tracked and verified include, for example, determining whether organizations follow US-CERT guidance and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts. Organization-defined time periods for updating security-relevant software and firmware may vary based on a variety of factors including, for example, the security category of the information system or the criticality of the update (i.e., severity of the vulnerability related to the discovered flaw). Some types of flaw remediation may require more testing than other types. Organizations determine the degree and type of testing needed for the specific type of flaw remediation activity under consideration and also the types of changes that are to be configuration-managed. In some situations, organizations may determine that the testing of software and/or firmware updates is not necessary or practical, for example, when implementing simple anti-virus signature updates. Organizations may also consider in testing decisions, whether security-relevant software or firmware updates are obtained from authorized sources with appropriate digital signatures. Related controls: CA-2, CA-7, CM-3, CM-5, CM-8, MA-2, IR-4, RA-5, SA-10, SA-11, SI-11. link 19
NIST_SP_800-53_R5 RA-5 NIST_SP_800-53_R5_RA-5 NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 RA-5 Risk Assessment Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning Shared n/a a. Monitor and scan for vulnerabilities in the system and hosted applications [Assignment: organization-defined frequency and/or randomly in accordance with organization-defined process] and when new vulnerabilities potentially affecting the system are identified and reported; b. Employ vulnerability monitoring tools and techniques that facilitate interoperability among tools and automate parts of the vulnerability management process by using standards for: 1. Enumerating platforms, software flaws, and improper configurations; 2. Formatting checklists and test procedures; and 3. Measuring vulnerability impact; c. Analyze vulnerability scan reports and results from vulnerability monitoring; d. Remediate legitimate vulnerabilities [Assignment: organization-defined response times] in accordance with an organizational assessment of risk; e. Share information obtained from the vulnerability monitoring process and control assessments with [Assignment: organization-defined personnel or roles] to help eliminate similar vulnerabilities in other systems; and f. Employ vulnerability monitoring tools that include the capability to readily update the vulnerabilities to be scanned. link 21
NIST_SP_800-53_R5 SI-2 NIST_SP_800-53_R5_SI-2 NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SI-2 System and Information Integrity Flaw Remediation Shared n/a a. Identify, report, and correct system flaws; b. Test software and firmware updates related to flaw remediation for effectiveness and potential side effects before installation; c. Install security-relevant software and firmware updates within [Assignment: organization-defined time period] of the release of the updates; and d. Incorporate flaw remediation into the organizational configuration management process. link 19
NZ_ISM_v3.5 ISM-4 NZ_ISM_v3.5_ISM-4 NZISM Security Benchmark ISM-4 Information security monitoring 6.2.6 Resolving vulnerabilities Customer n/a Vulnerabilities may occur as a result of poorly designed or implemented information security practices, accidental activities or malicious activities, and not just as the result of a technical issue. link 10
NZISM_Security_Benchmark_v1.1 ISM-4 NZISM_Security_Benchmark_v1.1_ISM-4 NZISM Security Benchmark ISM-4 Information security monitoring 6.2.6 Resolving vulnerabilities Customer Agencies SHOULD analyse and treat all vulnerabilities and subsequent security risks to their systems identified during a vulnerability assessment. Vulnerabilities may occur as a result of poorly designed or implemented information security practices, accidental activities or malicious activities, and not just as the result of a technical issue. link 5
PCI_DSS_V3.2.1 11.2.1 PCI_DSS_v3.2.1_11.2.1 PCI DSS v3.2.1 11.2.1 Requirement 11 PCI DSS requirement 11.2.1 shared n/a n/a link 5
PCI_DSS_V3.2.1 5.1 PCI_DSS_v3.2.1_5.1 PCI DSS v3.2.1 5.1 Requirement 5 PCI DSS requirement 5.1 shared n/a n/a link 5
PCI_DSS_V3.2.1 6.2 PCI_DSS_v3.2.1_6.2 PCI DSS v3.2.1 6.2 Requirement 6 PCI DSS requirement 6.2 shared n/a n/a link 5
PCI_DSS_V3.2.1 6.6 PCI_DSS_v3.2.1_6.6 PCI DSS v3.2.1 6.6 Requirement 6 PCI DSS requirement 6.6 shared n/a n/a link 5
PCI_DSS_v4.0 11.3.1 PCI_DSS_v4.0_11.3.1 PCI DSS v4.0 11.3.1 Requirement 11: Test Security of Systems and Networks Regularly External and internal vulnerabilities are regularly identified, prioritized, and addressed Shared n/a Internal vulnerability scans are performed as follows: • At least once every three months. • High-risk and critical vulnerabilities (per the entity’s vulnerability risk rankings defined at Requirement 6.3.1) are resolved. • Rescans are performed that confirm all high-risk and critical vulnerabilities as noted above) have been resolved. • Scan tool is kept up to date with latest vulnerability information. • Scans are performed by qualified personnel and organizational independence of the tester exists. link 7
PCI_DSS_v4.0 5.2.1 PCI_DSS_v4.0_5.2.1 PCI DSS v4.0 5.2.1 Requirement 05: Protect All Systems and Networks from Malicious Software Malicious software (malware) is prevented, or detected and addressed Shared n/a An anti-malware solution(s) is deployed on all system components, except for those system components identified in periodic evaluations per Requirement 5.2.3 that concludes the system components are not at risk from malware. link 12
PCI_DSS_v4.0 5.2.2 PCI_DSS_v4.0_5.2.2 PCI DSS v4.0 5.2.2 Requirement 05: Protect All Systems and Networks from Malicious Software Malicious software (malware) is prevented, or detected and addressed Shared n/a The deployed anti-malware solution(s): • Detects all known types of malware. • Removes, blocks, or contains all known types of malware. link 12
PCI_DSS_v4.0 5.2.3 PCI_DSS_v4.0_5.2.3 PCI DSS v4.0 5.2.3 Requirement 05: Protect All Systems and Networks from Malicious Software Malicious software (malware) is prevented, or detected and addressed Shared n/a Any system components that are not at risk for malware are evaluated periodically to include the following: • A documented list of all system components not at risk for malware. • Identification and evaluation of evolving malware threats for those system components. • Confirmation whether such system components continue to not require anti-malware protection. link 12
PCI_DSS_v4.0 6.3.3 PCI_DSS_v4.0_6.3.3 PCI DSS v4.0 6.3.3 Requirement 06: Develop and Maintain Secure Systems and Software Security vulnerabilities are identified and addressed Shared n/a All system components are protected from known vulnerabilities by installing applicable security patches/updates as follows: • Critical or high-security patches/updates are identified according to the risk ranking process at Requirement 6.3.1. • Critical or high-security patches/updates are installed within one month of release. • All other applicable security patches/updates are installed within an appropriate time frame as determined by the entity (for example, within three months of release). link 5
PCI_DSS_v4.0 6.4.1 PCI_DSS_v4.0_6.4.1 PCI DSS v4.0 6.4.1 Requirement 06: Develop and Maintain Secure Systems and Software Public-facing web applications are protected against attacks Shared n/a For public-facing web applications, new threats and vulnerabilities are addressed on an ongoing basis and these applications are protected against known attacks as follows: • Reviewing public-facing web applications via manual or automated application vulnerability security assessment tools or methods as follows: – At least once every 12 months and after significant changes. – By an entity that specializes in application security. – Including, at a minimum, all common software attacks in Requirement 6.3.6. – All vulnerabilities are ranked in accordance with requirement 6.2.1. – All vulnerabilities are corrected. – The application is re-evaluated after the corrections OR • Installing an automated technical solution(s) that continually detects and prevents web-based attacks as follows: – Installed in front of public-facing web applications to detect and prevent webbased attacks. – Actively running and up to date as applicable. – Generating audit logs. – Configured to either block web-based attacks or generate an alert that is immediately investigated. link 7
RBI_CSF_Banks_v2016 18.4 RBI_CSF_Banks_v2016_18.4 Vulnerability Assessment And Penetration Test And Red Team Exercises Vulnerability Assessment And Penetration Test And Red Team Exercises-18.4 n/a Findings of VA/PT and the follow up actions necessitated are to be monitored closely by the Information Security/Information Technology Audit team as well as Senior/Top Management. 5
RBI_CSF_Banks_v2016 2.3 RBI_CSF_Banks_v2016_2.3 Preventing Execution Of Unauthorised Software Security Update Management-2.3 n/a Continuously monitor the release of patches by various vendors / OEMs, advisories issued by CERT-in and other similar agencies and expeditiously apply the security patches as per the patch management policy of the bank. If a patch/series of patches is/are released by the OEM/manufacturer/vendor for protection against wellknown/well publicised/reported attacks exploiting the vulnerability patched, the banks must have a mechanism to apply them expeditiously following an emergency patch management process. 7
RBI_CSF_Banks_v2016 7.1 RBI_CSF_Banks_v2016_7.1 Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management-7.1 n/a Follow a documented risk-based strategy for inventorying IT components that need to be patched, identification of patches and applying patches so as to minimize the number of vulnerable systems and the time window of vulnerability/exposure. 10
RBI_CSF_Banks_v2016 7.2 RBI_CSF_Banks_v2016_7.2 Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management-7.2 n/a Put in place systems and processes to identify, track, manage and monitor the status of patches to operating system and application software running at end-user devices directly connected to the internet and in respect of Server operating Systems/Databases/Applications/ Middleware, etc. 10
RBI_CSF_Banks_v2016 7.6 RBI_CSF_Banks_v2016_7.6 Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management-7.6 n/a As a threat mitigation strategy, identify the root cause of incident and apply necessary patches to plug the vulnerabilities. 18
RBI_ITF_NBFC_v2017 1 RBI_ITF_NBFC_v2017_1 RBI IT Framework 1 IT Governance IT Governance-1 n/a IT Governance is an integral part of corporate governance. It involves leadership support, organizational structure and processes to ensure that the NBFC???s IT sustains and extends business strategies and objectives. Effective IT Governance is the responsibility of the Board of Directors and Executive Management. Well-defined roles and responsibilities of Board and Senior Management are critical, while implementing IT Governance. Clearly-defined roles enable effective project control. People, when they are aware of others' expectations from them, are able to complete work on time, within budget and to the expected level of quality. IT Governance Stakeholders include: Board of Directors, IT Strategy Committees, CEOs, Business Executives, Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), IT Steering Committees (operating at an executive level and focusing on priority setting, resource allocation and project tracking), Chief Risk Officer and Risk Committees. The basic principles of value delivery, IT Risk Management, IT resource management and performance management must form the basis of governance framework. IT Governance has a continuous life-cycle. It's a process in which IT strategy drives the processes, using resources necessary to execute responsibilities. Given the criticality of the IT, NBFCs may follow relevant aspects of such prudential governance standards that have found acceptability in the finance industry. link 14
RBI_ITF_NBFC_v2017 3.3 RBI_ITF_NBFC_v2017_3.3 RBI IT Framework 3.3 Information and Cyber Security Vulnerability Management-3.3 n/a A vulnerability can be defined as an inherent configuration flaw in an organization???s information technology base, whether hardware or software, which can be exploited by a third party to gather sensitive information regarding the organization. Vulnerability management is an ongoing process to determine the process of eliminating or mitigating vulnerabilities based upon the risk and cost associated with the vulnerabilities. NBFCs may devise a strategy for managing and eliminating vulnerabilities and such strategy may clearly be communicated in the Cyber Security policy link 12
RMiT_v1.0 Appendix_5.2 RMiT_v1.0_Appendix_5.2 RMiT Appendix 5.2 Control Measures on Cybersecurity Control Measures on Cybersecurity - Appendix 5.2 Customer n/a Update checklists on the latest security hardening of operating systems. link 2
SWIFT_CSCF_v2021 2.7 SWIFT_CSCF_v2021_2.7 SWIFT CSCF v2021 2.7 Reduce Attack Surface and Vulnerabilities Vulnerability Scanning n/a Identify known vulnerabilities within the local SWIFT environment by implementing a regular vulnerability scanning process and act upon results. link 12
SWIFT_CSCF_v2022 2.7 SWIFT_CSCF_v2022_2.7 SWIFT CSCF v2022 2.7 2. Reduce Attack Surface and Vulnerabilities Identify known vulnerabilities within the local SWIFT environment by implementing a regular vulnerability scanning process and act upon results. Shared n/a Secure zone (including dedicated operator PC) systems are scanned for vulnerabilities using an up-to-date, reputable scanning tool and results are considered for appropriate resolving actions. link 16
U.09.3 - Detection, prevention and recovery U.09.3 - Detection, prevention and recovery 404 not found n/a n/a 27
UK_NCSC_CSP 5.2 UK_NCSC_CSP_5.2 UK NCSC CSP 5.2 Operational security Vulnerability management Shared n/a Service providers should have a management processes in place to identify, triage and mitigate vulnerabilities. Services which don’t, will quickly become vulnerable to attack using publicly known methods and tools. link 11
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