+Least Privilege
---+Prohibit Non-Privileged Users from Executing Privileged Functions
---+Authorize Access to Security Functions
---+Non-Privileged Access for Non-Security Functions
---+Auditing Use of Privileged Functions
---+Network Access to Privileged Commands
---+Privilege Levels for Code Execution

Least Privilege

Description

Mechanisms exist to utilize the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized access to processes necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational business functions.

Possible Solutions & Considerations

Micro-Small Business (<10 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 1-2

∙ Role Based Access Control (RBAC)

Small Business (10-49 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 3-4

∙ Role Based Access Control (RBAC)

Medium Business (50-249 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 5-6

∙ Role Based Access Control (RBAC)

Large Business (250-999 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 7-8

∙ Role Based Access Control (RBAC)

Enterprise (> 1,000 staff) / BLS Firm Size Class 9

∙ Role Based Access Control (RBAC)

SCR-CMM

Level 0 Not Performed

Practices are non-existent, based on the inability to demonstrate an implemented and operational capability. A reasonable person would conclude the control is not being performed.

Level 1 Performed Informally

SCR-CMM Level 1 criteria definitions are not available for this control:
▪ A reasonable person would conclude this control requires a structured process.
▪ At this level of maturity, the "ad hoc" nature of performing a capability informally would indicate the intent of the control is not met due to a lack of consistency and formality.

Level 2 Planned Tracked

Identification & Authentication (IAC) capabilities are requirements-driven, but are not standardized across the entity (e.g., local/regional level consistency). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Policies and standards associated with IAC domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with IAC domain capabilities are documented and maintained by process owners.
▪ IT and/or cybersecurity personnel work with business stakeholders and process owners to appropriately scope and reasonably implement cybersecurity and data protection controls associated with IAC domain capabilities to address applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD).
▪ Identity & Access Management (IAM)-related controls are primarily administrative and preventative in nature (e.g., policies, standards and procedures & guidelines) to enforce Logical Access Control (LAC).
▪ IAM may be a defined function (e.g., team or department) or assigned as an additional duty to existing IT and/or cybersecurity personnel to implement Role Based Access Control (RBAC) practices for the management of user, group and system accounts, including privileged accounts.
▪ A directory services technology is used to centrally manage identities and permissions with RBAC. Due to technical or business limitations, asset/process owners are empowered to operate a decentralized access control program for their specific Technology Assets, Applications and/or Services (TAAS) that cannot be integrated into directory services.
▪ Configuration management and IAM functions collaborate to ensure Secure Baseline Configurations (SBC) enforce “least privileges” on TAAS.

Level 3 Well Defined

Identification & Authentication (IAC) capabilities are standardized across the entity for applicability to People, Processes, Technologies, Data and/or Facilities (PPTDF) to ensure consistency for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Policies and standards associated with IAC domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with IAC domain capabilities are well-documented and kept current by process owners.
▪ An Identity & Access Management (IAM) team, or similar function, is appropriately staffed and supported to implement and maintain IAC domain capabilities.
▪ Technology is leveraged to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of IAM operations (e.g., directory services, Authenticate, Authorize and Audit (AAA) solution).
▪ The entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function, works with business stakeholders and process owners to appropriately scope and reasonably implement cybersecurity and data protection controls associated with IAC domain capabilities to address Minimum Compliance Requirements (MCR) (e.g., applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements) and Discretionary Security Requirements (DSR) (e.g., entity-required controls).
▪ An implemented and operational capability exists to utilize the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized access to processes necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational business functions.

Level 4 Quantitatively Controlled

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 4 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a quantitatively-controlled process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ While it may be possible to develop “metrics-driven” capabilities for this control, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.

Level 5 Continuously Improving

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 or Level 4 (if available) criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 5 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a continuously-improving process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ Level 5 capabilities should be considered “world-class” where the control builds on Level 4 capabilities, but are continuously improving through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Machine Learning (ML) technologies.
▪ While it may be possible to develop responsive capabilities for this control through the use of AI and/or ML technologies, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.

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Prohibit Non-Privileged Users from Executing Privileged Functions

Description

Mechanisms exist to prevent non-privileged users from executing privileged functions to include disabling, circumventing or altering implemented security safeguards / countermeasures.

Possible Solutions & Considerations

Micro-Small Business (<10 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 1-2

∙ Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
∙ Privileged Account Management (PAM)

Small Business (10-49 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 3-4

∙ Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
∙ Privileged Account Management (PAM)

Medium Business (50-249 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 5-6

∙ Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
∙ Privileged Account Management (PAM)

Large Business (250-999 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 7-8

∙ Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
∙ Privileged Account Management (PAM)

Enterprise (> 1,000 staff) / BLS Firm Size Class 9

∙ Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
∙ Privileged Account Management (PAM)

SCR-CMM

Level 0 Not Performed

Practices are non-existent, based on the inability to demonstrate an implemented and operational capability. A reasonable person would conclude the control is not being performed.

Level 1 Performed Informally

Identification & Authentication (IAC) domain capabilities are ad hoc and inconsistent. Capability criteria associated with this control may include:
▪ Policies, standards & procedures associated with IAC domain capabilities provide limited coverage due to the depth and breadth of the existing documentation.
▪ Identity & Access Management (IAM)-related activities are decentralized (e.g., a localized/regionalized function) and uses non-standardized methods to implement secure, resilient and compliant practices.
▪ IAM controls are primarily administrative in nature (e.g., policies & standards) to manage accounts and permissions.
▪ IT and/or cybersecurity personnel identify and implement IAM cybersecurity and data protection controls that are appropriate to address applicable statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements.

Level 2 Planned Tracked

Identification & Authentication (IAC) capabilities are requirements-driven, but are not standardized across the entity (e.g., local/regional level consistency). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Policies and standards associated with IAC domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with IAC domain capabilities are documented and maintained by process owners.
▪ IT and/or cybersecurity personnel work with business stakeholders and process owners to appropriately scope and reasonably implement cybersecurity and data protection controls associated with IAC domain capabilities to address applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD).
▪ Identity & Access Management (IAM)-related controls are primarily administrative and preventative in nature (e.g., policies, standards and procedures & guidelines) to enforce Logical Access Control (LAC).
▪ IAM may be a defined function (e.g., team or department) or assigned as an additional duty to existing IT and/or cybersecurity personnel to implement Role Based Access Control (RBAC) practices for the management of user, group and system accounts, including privileged accounts.
▪ A directory services technology is used to centrally manage identities and permissions with RBAC. Due to technical or business limitations, asset/process owners are empowered to operate a decentralized access control program for their specific Technology Assets, Applications and/or Services (TAAS) that cannot be integrated into directory services.
▪ Configuration management and IAM functions collaborate to ensure Secure Baseline Configurations (SBC) enforce “least privileges” on TAAS.

Level 3 Well Defined

Identification & Authentication (IAC) capabilities are standardized across the entity for applicability to People, Processes, Technologies, Data and/or Facilities (PPTDF) to ensure consistency for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Policies and standards associated with IAC domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with IAC domain capabilities are well-documented and kept current by process owners.
▪ An Identity & Access Management (IAM) team, or similar function, is appropriately staffed and supported to implement and maintain IAC domain capabilities.
▪ Technology is leveraged to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of IAM operations (e.g., directory services, Authenticate, Authorize and Audit (AAA) solution).
▪ The entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function, works with business stakeholders and process owners to appropriately scope and reasonably implement cybersecurity and data protection controls associated with IAC domain capabilities to address Minimum Compliance Requirements (MCR) (e.g., applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements) and Discretionary Security Requirements (DSR) (e.g., entity-required controls).
▪ An implemented and operational capability exists to prevent non-privileged users from executing privileged functions to include disabling, circumventing or altering implemented security safeguards / countermeasures.

Level 4 Quantitatively Controlled

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 4 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a quantitatively-controlled process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ While it may be possible to develop “metrics-driven” capabilities for this control, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.

Level 5 Continuously Improving

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 or Level 4 (if available) criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 5 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a continuously-improving process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ Level 5 capabilities should be considered “world-class” where the control builds on Level 4 capabilities, but are continuously improving through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Machine Learning (ML) technologies.
▪ While it may be possible to develop responsive capabilities for this control through the use of AI and/or ML technologies, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.
Authorize Access to Security Functions

Description

Mechanisms exist to limit access to security functions to explicitly-authorized privileged users.

Possible Solutions & Considerations

Micro-Small Business (<10 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 1-2

∙ Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
∙ Privileged Account Management (PAM)

Small Business (10-49 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 3-4

∙ Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
∙ Privileged Account Management (PAM)

Medium Business (50-249 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 5-6

∙ Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
∙ Privileged Account Management (PAM)

Large Business (250-999 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 7-8

∙ Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
∙ Privileged Account Management (PAM)

Enterprise (> 1,000 staff) / BLS Firm Size Class 9

∙ Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
∙ Privileged Account Management (PAM)

SCR-CMM

Level 0 Not Performed

Practices are non-existent, based on the inability to demonstrate an implemented and operational capability. A reasonable person would conclude the control is not being performed.

Level 1 Performed Informally

Identification & Authentication (IAC) domain capabilities are ad hoc and inconsistent. Capability criteria associated with this control may include:
▪ Policies, standards & procedures associated with IAC domain capabilities provide limited coverage due to the depth and breadth of the existing documentation.
▪ Identity & Access Management (IAM)-related activities are decentralized (e.g., a localized/regionalized function) and uses non-standardized methods to implement secure, resilient and compliant practices.
▪ IAM controls are primarily administrative in nature (e.g., policies & standards) to manage accounts and permissions.
▪ IT and/or cybersecurity personnel identify and implement IAM cybersecurity and data protection controls that are appropriate to address applicable statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements.

Level 2 Planned Tracked

Identification & Authentication (IAC) capabilities are requirements-driven, but are not standardized across the entity (e.g., local/regional level consistency). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Policies and standards associated with IAC domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with IAC domain capabilities are documented and maintained by process owners.
▪ IT and/or cybersecurity personnel work with business stakeholders and process owners to appropriately scope and reasonably implement cybersecurity and data protection controls associated with IAC domain capabilities to address applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD).
▪ Identity & Access Management (IAM)-related controls are primarily administrative and preventative in nature (e.g., policies, standards and procedures & guidelines) to enforce Logical Access Control (LAC).
▪ IAM may be a defined function (e.g., team or department) or assigned as an additional duty to existing IT and/or cybersecurity personnel to implement Role Based Access Control (RBAC) practices for the management of user, group and system accounts, including privileged accounts.
▪ A directory services technology is used to centrally manage identities and permissions with RBAC. Due to technical or business limitations, asset/process owners are empowered to operate a decentralized access control program for their specific Technology Assets, Applications and/or Services (TAAS) that cannot be integrated into directory services.
▪ Configuration management and IAM functions collaborate to ensure Secure Baseline Configurations (SBC) enforce “least privileges” on TAAS.

Level 3 Well Defined

Identification & Authentication (IAC) capabilities are standardized across the entity for applicability to People, Processes, Technologies, Data and/or Facilities (PPTDF) to ensure consistency for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Policies and standards associated with IAC domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with IAC domain capabilities are well-documented and kept current by process owners.
▪ An Identity & Access Management (IAM) team, or similar function, is appropriately staffed and supported to implement and maintain IAC domain capabilities.
▪ Technology is leveraged to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of IAM operations (e.g., directory services, Authenticate, Authorize and Audit (AAA) solution).
▪ The entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function, works with business stakeholders and process owners to appropriately scope and reasonably implement cybersecurity and data protection controls associated with IAC domain capabilities to address Minimum Compliance Requirements (MCR) (e.g., applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements) and Discretionary Security Requirements (DSR) (e.g., entity-required controls).
▪ An implemented and operational capability exists to limit access to security functions to explicitly-authorized privileged users.

Level 4 Quantitatively Controlled

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 4 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a quantitatively-controlled process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ While it may be possible to develop “metrics-driven” capabilities for this control, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.

Level 5 Continuously Improving

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 or Level 4 (if available) criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 5 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a continuously-improving process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ Level 5 capabilities should be considered “world-class” where the control builds on Level 4 capabilities, but are continuously improving through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Machine Learning (ML) technologies.
▪ While it may be possible to develop responsive capabilities for this control through the use of AI and/or ML technologies, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.
Non-Privileged Access for Non-Security Functions

Description

Mechanisms exist to prohibit privileged users from using privileged accounts, while performing non-security functions.

Possible Solutions & Considerations

Micro-Small Business (<10 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 1-2

∙ Use standard (non-admin) accounts for daily work

Small Business (10-49 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 3-4

∙ Policy requiring non-privileged accounts for non-security functions

Medium Business (50-249 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 5-6

∙ Formal least-privilege access policy
∙ Standard accounts for daily activities

Large Business (250-999 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 7-8

∙ Enterprise least-privilege enforcement
∙ Automated detection of privilege misuse

Enterprise (> 1,000 staff) / BLS Firm Size Class 9

∙ Enterprise least-privilege access management
∙ UEBA for privilege misuse detection
∙ Just-in-time privilege elevation

SCR-CMM

Level 0 Not Performed

Practices are non-existent, based on the inability to demonstrate an implemented and operational capability. A reasonable person would conclude the control is not being performed.

Level 1 Performed Informally

SCR-CMM Level 1 criteria definitions are not available for this control:
▪ A reasonable person would conclude this control requires a structured process.
▪ At this level of maturity, the "ad hoc" nature of performing a capability informally would indicate the intent of the control is not met due to a lack of consistency and formality.

Level 2 Planned Tracked

Identification & Authentication (IAC) capabilities are requirements-driven, but are not standardized across the entity (e.g., local/regional level consistency). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Policies and standards associated with IAC domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with IAC domain capabilities are documented and maintained by process owners.
▪ IT and/or cybersecurity personnel work with business stakeholders and process owners to appropriately scope and reasonably implement cybersecurity and data protection controls associated with IAC domain capabilities to address applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD).
▪ Identity & Access Management (IAM)-related controls are primarily administrative and preventative in nature (e.g., policies, standards and procedures & guidelines) to enforce Logical Access Control (LAC).
▪ IAM may be a defined function (e.g., team or department) or assigned as an additional duty to existing IT and/or cybersecurity personnel to implement Role Based Access Control (RBAC) practices for the management of user, group and system accounts, including privileged accounts.
▪ A directory services technology is used to centrally manage identities and permissions with RBAC. Due to technical or business limitations, asset/process owners are empowered to operate a decentralized access control program for their specific Technology Assets, Applications and/or Services (TAAS) that cannot be integrated into directory services.
▪ Configuration management and IAM functions collaborate to ensure Secure Baseline Configurations (SBC) enforce “least privileges” on TAAS.

Level 3 Well Defined

Identification & Authentication (IAC) capabilities are standardized across the entity for applicability to People, Processes, Technologies, Data and/or Facilities (PPTDF) to ensure consistency for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Policies and standards associated with IAC domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with IAC domain capabilities are well-documented and kept current by process owners.
▪ An Identity & Access Management (IAM) team, or similar function, is appropriately staffed and supported to implement and maintain IAC domain capabilities.
▪ Technology is leveraged to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of IAM operations (e.g., directory services, Authenticate, Authorize and Audit (AAA) solution).
▪ The entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function, works with business stakeholders and process owners to appropriately scope and reasonably implement cybersecurity and data protection controls associated with IAC domain capabilities to address Minimum Compliance Requirements (MCR) (e.g., applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements) and Discretionary Security Requirements (DSR) (e.g., entity-required controls).
▪ An implemented and operational capability exists to prohibit privileged users from using privileged accounts, while performing non-security functions.

Level 4 Quantitatively Controlled

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 4 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a quantitatively-controlled process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ While it may be possible to develop “metrics-driven” capabilities for this control, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.

Level 5 Continuously Improving

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 or Level 4 (if available) criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 5 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a continuously-improving process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ Level 5 capabilities should be considered “world-class” where the control builds on Level 4 capabilities, but are continuously improving through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Machine Learning (ML) technologies.
▪ While it may be possible to develop responsive capabilities for this control through the use of AI and/or ML technologies, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.
Auditing Use of Privileged Functions

Description

Mechanisms exist to audit the execution of privileged functions.

Possible Solutions & Considerations

Micro-Small Business (<10 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 1-2

∙ Log and review privileged function usage periodically

Small Business (10-49 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 3-4

∙ Audit logging of privileged function use
∙ Periodic review of privilege activity logs

Medium Business (50-249 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 5-6

∙ Formal privileged function audit logging policy
∙ Regular audit log review

Large Business (250-999 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 7-8

∙ Enterprise SIEM with privileged activity monitoring
∙ Automated alerting for anomalous privileged use

Enterprise (> 1,000 staff) / BLS Firm Size Class 9

∙ Enterprise SIEM/PAM with continuous privileged function auditing (e.g., CyberArk, Splunk)
∙ Automated anomaly detection

SCR-CMM

Level 0 Not Performed

Practices are non-existent, based on the inability to demonstrate an implemented and operational capability. A reasonable person would conclude the control is not being performed.

Level 1 Performed Informally

Identification & Authentication (IAC) domain capabilities are ad hoc and inconsistent. Capability criteria associated with this control may include:
▪ Policies, standards & procedures associated with IAC domain capabilities provide limited coverage due to the depth and breadth of the existing documentation.
▪ Identity & Access Management (IAM)-related activities are decentralized (e.g., a localized/regionalized function) and uses non-standardized methods to implement secure, resilient and compliant practices.
▪ IAM controls are primarily administrative in nature (e.g., policies & standards) to manage accounts and permissions.
▪ IT and/or cybersecurity personnel identify and implement IAM cybersecurity and data protection controls that are appropriate to address applicable statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements.

Level 2 Planned Tracked

Identification & Authentication (IAC) capabilities are requirements-driven, but are not standardized across the entity (e.g., local/regional level consistency). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Policies and standards associated with IAC domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with IAC domain capabilities are documented and maintained by process owners.
▪ IT and/or cybersecurity personnel work with business stakeholders and process owners to appropriately scope and reasonably implement cybersecurity and data protection controls associated with IAC domain capabilities to address applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD).
▪ Identity & Access Management (IAM)-related controls are primarily administrative and preventative in nature (e.g., policies, standards and procedures & guidelines) to enforce Logical Access Control (LAC).
▪ IAM may be a defined function (e.g., team or department) or assigned as an additional duty to existing IT and/or cybersecurity personnel to implement Role Based Access Control (RBAC) practices for the management of user, group and system accounts, including privileged accounts.
▪ A directory services technology is used to centrally manage identities and permissions with RBAC. Due to technical or business limitations, asset/process owners are empowered to operate a decentralized access control program for their specific Technology Assets, Applications and/or Services (TAAS) that cannot be integrated into directory services.
▪ Configuration management and IAM functions collaborate to ensure Secure Baseline Configurations (SBC) enforce “least privileges” on TAAS.
▪ IAM revokes user access rights following changes in personnel roles and duties, if no longer necessary or permitted.

Level 3 Well Defined

Identification & Authentication (IAC) capabilities are standardized across the entity for applicability to People, Processes, Technologies, Data and/or Facilities (PPTDF) to ensure consistency for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Policies and standards associated with IAC domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with IAC domain capabilities are well-documented and kept current by process owners.
▪ An Identity & Access Management (IAM) team, or similar function, is appropriately staffed and supported to implement and maintain IAC domain capabilities.
▪ Technology is leveraged to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of IAM operations (e.g., directory services, Authenticate, Authorize and Audit (AAA) solution).
▪ The entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function, works with business stakeholders and process owners to appropriately scope and reasonably implement cybersecurity and data protection controls associated with IAC domain capabilities to address Minimum Compliance Requirements (MCR) (e.g., applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements) and Discretionary Security Requirements (DSR) (e.g., entity-required controls).
▪ An implemented and operational capability exists to audit the execution of privileged functions.

Level 4 Quantitatively Controlled

Identification & Authentication (IAC) capabilities, in addition to being standardized across the entity and centrally managed to ensure consistency across Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD), efforts are metrics driven to provide sufficient insight for decision makers to predict optimal performance, ensure continued operations and/or identify areas for improvement. Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Applicable SCR-CMM Level 3 (Well Defined) capabilities are implemented and operational.
▪ Metrics reporting includes quantitative analysis of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
▪ Metrics reporting includes quantitative analysis of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
▪ Scope of metrics, KPIs and KRIs covers organization-wide cybersecurity and data protection controls, including functions performed by third-parties.
▪ Organizational leadership maintains a formal process to objectively review and respond to metrics, KPIs and KRIs (e.g., monthly or quarterly review).
▪ Based on metrics analysis, process improvement recommendations are submitted for review and are handled in accordance with change control processes.
▪ Business and technical stakeholders are involved in reviewing and approving proposed changes to evolve capabilities.

Level 5 Continuously Improving

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 or Level 4 (if available) criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 5 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a continuously-improving process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ Level 5 capabilities should be considered “world-class” where the control builds on Level 4 capabilities, but are continuously improving through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Machine Learning (ML) technologies.
▪ While it may be possible to develop responsive capabilities for this control through the use of AI and/or ML technologies, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.
Network Access to Privileged Commands

Description

Mechanisms exist to authorize remote access to perform privileged commands on critical Technology Assets, Applications and/or Services (TAAS) or where sensitive and/or regulated data is stored, transmitted and/or processed only for compelling operational needs.

Possible Solutions & Considerations

Micro-Small Business (<10 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 1-2

∙ Restrict network access for privileged commands to admin network

Small Business (10-49 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 3-4

∙ Policy restricting privileged command execution over network to authorized paths

Medium Business (50-249 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 5-6

∙ Formal privileged network access policy
∙ Dedicated admin network or jump server

Large Business (250-999 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 7-8

∙ Enterprise jump server/bastion host for privileged network access
∙ PAM integration

Enterprise (> 1,000 staff) / BLS Firm Size Class 9

∙ Enterprise privileged remote access platform (e.g., BeyondTrust, CyberArk)
∙ Just-in-time privileged network access
∙ Session recording

SCR-CMM

Level 0 Not Performed

Practices are non-existent, based on the inability to demonstrate an implemented and operational capability. A reasonable person would conclude the control is not being performed.

Level 1 Performed Informally

SCR-CMM Level 1 criteria definitions are not available for this control:
▪ A reasonable person would conclude this control requires a structured process.
▪ At this level of maturity, the "ad hoc" nature of performing a capability informally would indicate the intent of the control is not met due to a lack of consistency and formality.

Level 2 Planned Tracked

Identification & Authentication (IAC) capabilities are requirements-driven, but are not standardized across the entity (e.g., local/regional level consistency). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Policies and standards associated with IAC domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with IAC domain capabilities are documented and maintained by process owners.
▪ IT and/or cybersecurity personnel work with business stakeholders and process owners to appropriately scope and reasonably implement cybersecurity and data protection controls associated with IAC domain capabilities to address applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD).
▪ Identity & Access Management (IAM)-related controls are primarily administrative and preventative in nature (e.g., policies, standards and procedures & guidelines) to enforce Logical Access Control (LAC).
▪ IAM may be a defined function (e.g., team or department) or assigned as an additional duty to existing IT and/or cybersecurity personnel to implement Role Based Access Control (RBAC) practices for the management of user, group and system accounts, including privileged accounts.
▪ A directory services technology is used to centrally manage identities and permissions with RBAC. Due to technical or business limitations, asset/process owners are empowered to operate a decentralized access control program for their specific Technology Assets, Applications and/or Services (TAAS) that cannot be integrated into directory services.
▪ Configuration management and IAM functions collaborate to ensure Secure Baseline Configurations (SBC) enforce “least privileges” on TAAS.

Level 3 Well Defined

Identification & Authentication (IAC) capabilities are standardized across the entity for applicability to People, Processes, Technologies, Data and/or Facilities (PPTDF) to ensure consistency for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Policies and standards associated with IAC domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with IAC domain capabilities are well-documented and kept current by process owners.
▪ An Identity & Access Management (IAM) team, or similar function, is appropriately staffed and supported to implement and maintain IAC domain capabilities.
▪ Technology is leveraged to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of IAM operations (e.g., directory services, Authenticate, Authorize and Audit (AAA) solution).
▪ The entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function, works with business stakeholders and process owners to appropriately scope and reasonably implement cybersecurity and data protection controls associated with IAC domain capabilities to address Minimum Compliance Requirements (MCR) (e.g., applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements) and Discretionary Security Requirements (DSR) (e.g., entity-required controls).
▪ An implemented and operational capability exists to authorize remote access to perform privileged commands on critical Technology Assets, Applications and/or Services (TAAS) or where sensitive/regulated data is stored, transmitted and/or processed only for compelling operational needs.

Level 4 Quantitatively Controlled

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 4 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a quantitatively-controlled process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ While it may be possible to develop “metrics-driven” capabilities for this control, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.

Level 5 Continuously Improving

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 or Level 4 (if available) criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 5 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a continuously-improving process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ Level 5 capabilities should be considered “world-class” where the control builds on Level 4 capabilities, but are continuously improving through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Machine Learning (ML) technologies.
▪ While it may be possible to develop responsive capabilities for this control through the use of AI and/or ML technologies, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.
Privilege Levels for Code Execution

Description

Automated mechanisms exist to prevent applications from executing at higher privilege levels than the user's privileges.

Possible Solutions & Considerations

Micro-Small Business (<10 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 1-2

∙ Role Based Access Control (RBAC)

Small Business (10-49 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 3-4

∙ Role Based Access Control (RBAC)

Medium Business (50-249 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 5-6

∙ Role Based Access Control (RBAC)

Large Business (250-999 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 7-8

∙ Role Based Access Control (RBAC)

Enterprise (> 1,000 staff) / BLS Firm Size Class 9

∙ Role Based Access Control (RBAC)

SCR-CMM

Level 0 Not Performed

Practices are non-existent, based on the inability to demonstrate an implemented and operational capability. A reasonable person would conclude the control is not being performed.

Level 1 Performed Informally

Identification & Authentication (IAC) domain capabilities are ad hoc and inconsistent. Capability criteria associated with this control may include:
▪ Policies, standards & procedures associated with IAC domain capabilities provide limited coverage due to the depth and breadth of the existing documentation.
▪ Identity & Access Management (IAM)-related activities are decentralized (e.g., a localized/regionalized function) and uses non-standardized methods to implement secure, resilient and compliant practices.
▪ IAM controls are primarily administrative in nature (e.g., policies & standards) to manage accounts and permissions.
▪ IT and/or cybersecurity personnel identify and implement IAM cybersecurity and data protection controls that are appropriate to address applicable statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements.

Level 2 Planned Tracked

Identification & Authentication (IAC) capabilities are requirements-driven, but are not standardized across the entity (e.g., local/regional level consistency). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Policies and standards associated with IAC domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with IAC domain capabilities are documented and maintained by process owners.
▪ IT and/or cybersecurity personnel work with business stakeholders and process owners to appropriately scope and reasonably implement cybersecurity and data protection controls associated with IAC domain capabilities to address applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD).
▪ Identity & Access Management (IAM)-related controls are primarily administrative and preventative in nature (e.g., policies, standards and procedures & guidelines) to enforce Logical Access Control (LAC).
▪ IAM may be a defined function (e.g., team or department) or assigned as an additional duty to existing IT and/or cybersecurity personnel to implement Role Based Access Control (RBAC) practices for the management of user, group and system accounts, including privileged accounts.
▪ A directory services technology is used to centrally manage identities and permissions with RBAC. Due to technical or business limitations, asset/process owners are empowered to operate a decentralized access control program for their specific Technology Assets, Applications and/or Services (TAAS) that cannot be integrated into directory services.
▪ Configuration management and IAM functions collaborate to ensure Secure Baseline Configurations (SBC) enforce “least privileges” on TAAS.

Level 3 Well Defined

Identification & Authentication (IAC) capabilities are standardized across the entity for applicability to People, Processes, Technologies, Data and/or Facilities (PPTDF) to ensure consistency for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Policies and standards associated with IAC domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with IAC domain capabilities are well-documented and kept current by process owners.
▪ An Identity & Access Management (IAM) team, or similar function, is appropriately staffed and supported to implement and maintain IAC domain capabilities.
▪ Technology is leveraged to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of IAM operations (e.g., directory services, Authenticate, Authorize and Audit (AAA) solution).
▪ The entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function, works with business stakeholders and process owners to appropriately scope and reasonably implement cybersecurity and data protection controls associated with IAC domain capabilities to address Minimum Compliance Requirements (MCR) (e.g., applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements) and Discretionary Security Requirements (DSR) (e.g., entity-required controls).
▪ An implemented and operational capability exists to automatically prevent applications from executing at higher privilege levels than the user's privileges.

Level 4 Quantitatively Controlled

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 4 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a quantitatively-controlled process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ While it may be possible to develop “metrics-driven” capabilities for this control, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.

Level 5 Continuously Improving

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 or Level 4 (if available) criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 5 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a continuously-improving process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ Level 5 capabilities should be considered “world-class” where the control builds on Level 4 capabilities, but are continuously improving through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Machine Learning (ML) technologies.
▪ While it may be possible to develop responsive capabilities for this control through the use of AI and/or ML technologies, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.

1.1 Odkazy

1.2 Identifikované požadavky

1.3 Související regulace

2. Identifikované požadavky

Požadavky
Zdroj Požadavek

3. Související regulace

Regulace
Zdroj Regulace
EULAW Článek 21 Řízení přístupu

Článek 21

Řízení přístupu

V rámci kontroly správy přístupových práv finanční subjekty vypracují, zdokumentují a zavedou politiku, která zahrnuje všechny následující prvky:

a) 

přidělování přístupových práv k aktivům v oblasti IKT na základě zásad „potřeba znát“ a „potřeba používat“ a zásady minimálních práv, a to i u vzdáleného a nouzového přístupu;

b) 

oddělení úkolů s cílem zabránit neoprávněnému přístupu ke kritickým údajům nebo zabránit přidělování kombinací přístupových práv, které lze využít k obcházení kontrol;

c) 

ustanovení o odpovědnosti uživatelů v tom smyslu, že se co nejvíce omezí používání obecných a sdílených uživatelských účtů a zajistí se, aby uživatelé byli vždy při provádění činností v systémech IKT identifikovatelní;

d) 

ustanovení o omezení přístupu k aktivům v oblasti IKT, které stanoví kontrolní mechanismy a nástroje k zabránění neoprávněnému přístupu;

e) 

postupy v oblasti správy účtů pro udělování, změnu nebo odebírání přístupových práv k uživatelským a obecným účtům, včetně obecných účtů správců, zahrnující všechny následující prvky:

i) 

přidělení úloh a povinností týkajících se udělování, přezkumu a odebírání přístupových práv;

ii) 

přidělování privilegovaného, nouzového a administrátorského přístupu podle potřeby nebo v režimu ad hoc u všech systémů IKT;

iii) 

odebrání přístupových práv bez zbytečného odkladu po ukončení pracovního poměru nebo v případě, že přístup již není nutný;

iv) 

aktualizace přístupových práv, pokud je nezbytné provést změny a jinak nejméně jednou ročně u všech systémů IKT, které nepodporují zásadní nebo důležité funkce, a nejméně jednou za šest měsíců u systémů IKT, které podporují zásadní nebo důležité funkce;

f) 

metody ověřování zahrnující všechny tyto prvky:

i) 

používání metod ověřování, které jsou úměrné klasifikaci stanovené v souladu s čl. 8 odst. 1 nařízení (EU) 2022/2554 a celkovému rizikovému profilu aktiv v oblasti IKT a zohledňují osvědčené postupy;

ii) 

používání metod silného ověření v souladu s osvědčenými postupy a technikami pro vzdálený přístup do sítě finančního subjektu, pro privilegovaný přístup, pro přístup k aktivům v oblasti IKT podporujícím zásadní nebo důležité funkce nebo k veřejně přístupným aktivům v oblasti IKT;

g) 

opatření pro řízení fyzického přístupu zahrnující:

i) 

identifikaci a protokolování fyzických osob, které jsou oprávněny k přístupu do prostor, datových center a určených citlivých oblastí vymezených finančním subjektem, kde se nacházejí aktiva v oblasti IKT a informační aktiva;

ii) 

udělování fyzických přístupových práv ke kritickým aktivům v oblasti IKT pouze oprávněným osobám v souladu se zásadou „potřeba znát“ a zásadou minimálních práv a v režimu ad hoc;

iii) 

monitorování fyzického přístupu do prostor, datových center a určených citlivých oblastí vymezených finančním subjektem, kde se nacházejí aktiva v oblasti IKT nebo informační aktiva nebo obojí;

iv) 

přezkum fyzických přístupových práv s cílem zajistit, aby byla nepotřebná přístupová práva neprodleně odebrána.

Pro účely písm. e) bodu i) stanoví finanční subjekty dobu uchovávání s přihlédnutím k obchodním cílům a cílům v oblasti bezpečnosti informací, důvodům pro zaznamenání události do protokolů a výsledkům posouzení rizik v oblasti IKT.

Pro účely písm. e) bodu ii) používají finanční subjekty pro provádění administrativních úkolů v systémech IKT pokud možno vyhrazené účty. Je-li to proveditelné a vhodné, zavedou finanční subjekty pro řízení privilegovaného přístupu automatizovaná řešení.

Pro účely písm. g) bodu i) musí být identifikace a protokolování úměrné významu prostor, datových center, určených citlivých oblastí a významu operací nebo systémů IKT, které se v nich nacházejí.

Pro účely písm. g) bodu iii) musí být monitorování úměrné klasifikaci stanovené v souladu s čl. 8 odst. 1 nařízení (EU) 2022/2554 a významu oblasti, do níž je poskytnut přístup.

EULAW Článek 33 Řízení přístupu

Článek 33

Řízení přístupu

Finanční subjekty uvedené v čl. 16 odst. 1 nařízení (EU) 2022/2554 vypracují, zdokumentují a zavedou postupy pro řízení logického a fyzického přístupu a tyto postupy prosazují, sledují a pravidelně přezkoumávají. Tyto postupy zahrnují následující prvky řízení logického a fyzického přístupu:

a) 

přístupová práva k informačním aktivům, aktivům v oblasti IKT a jejich podporovaným funkcím a ke kritickým místům operací finančního subjektu jsou řízena na základě zásad „potřeba znát“ a „potřeba používat“ a zásady minimálních práv, a to i u vzdáleného a nouzového přístupu;

b) 

odpovědnost uživatelů, která zajišťuje, že uživatelé mohou být v souvislosti s činnostmi prováděnými v systémech IKT identifikováni;

c) 

postupy v oblasti správy účtů pro udělování, změnu nebo odebírání přístupových práv k uživatelským a obecným účtům, včetně obecných účtů správců:

d) 

metody ověřování, které jsou úměrné klasifikaci uvedené v čl. 30 odst. 1 a celkovému rizikovému profilu aktiv v oblasti IKT a které jsou založeny na osvědčených postupech;

e) 

přístupová práva jsou pravidelně přezkoumávána, a pokud již nejsou potřebná, jsou odebrána.

Pro účely písmene c) přiděluje finanční subjekt pro všechny systémy IKT privilegovaný, nouzový a administrátorský přístup podle potřeby nebo v režimu ad hoc a zaznamenává je v souladu s čl. 34 odst. 1 písm. f).

Pro účely písmene d) používají finanční subjekty metody silného ověření, které vycházejí z osvědčených postupů pro vzdálený přístup do sítě finančních subjektů, pro privilegovaný přístup a pro přístup k aktivům v oblasti IKT podporujícím zásadní nebo důležité funkce, které jsou veřejně přístupné.

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EULAW Článek 9 4

4.   Jako součást rámce pro řízení rizika v oblasti IKT uvedeného v čl. 6 odst. 1 finanční subjekty:

a)

vypracují a zdokumentují politiku zabezpečení informací vymezující pravidla na ochranu dostupnosti, hodnověrnosti, integrity a důvěrnosti údajů, informačních aktiv a aktiv v oblasti IKT, případně včetně uvedených aktiv jejich zákazníků;

b)

zavedou vhodné řízení sítí a infrastruktury na základě rizika využívající odpovídajících technik, metod a protokolů, které mohou zahrnovat zavedení automatizovaných mechanismů pro izolaci dotčených informačních aktiv v případě kybernetických útoků;

c)

uplatňují politiky omezující fyzický nebo logický přístup k informačním aktivům a aktivům v oblasti IKT na minimum nezbytné pro výkon oprávněných a schválených funkcí a činností a za tímto účelem vytvoří soubor politik, postupů a kontrol, který se zabývá přístupovými právy, a zajistí jejich řádnou správu;

d)

zavedou politiky a protokoly pro silné ověřovací mechanismy založené na příslušných normách a systémech speciálních kontrol a opatření na ochranu kryptografických klíčů, jimiž jsou zašifrována data, na základě výsledků schválené klasifikace dat a procesů posuzování rizika v oblasti IKT;

e)

zavedou zdokumentované politiky, postupy a kontroly pro řízení změn IKT, včetně změn softwarových, hardwarových a firmwarových komponentů, systémů nebo parametrů zabezpečení, vycházející z posouzení rizik a tvořící nedílnou součást celkových postupů finančního subjektu pro řízení změn, s cílem zajistit, aby všechny změny systémů IKT byly řízeně zaznamenány, otestovány, vyhodnoceny, schváleny, zavedeny a ověřeny;

f)

mají odpovídající a komplexní zdokumentované politiky pro dočasné opravy a aktualizace.

Pro účely prvního pododstavce písm. b) finanční subjekty navrhnou infrastrukturu připojení k síti umožňující jeho okamžité přerušení nebo segmentaci s cílem minimalizovat šíření krize a zabránit jejímu vzniku, zejména u vzájemně propojených finančních procesů.

Pro účely prvního pododstavce písm. e) jsou postupy řízení změn v oblasti IKT schvalovány příslušnými liniemi vedení a platí pro ně specifické protokoly.

Propojené úkoly

Vazby
Typ vazby Úkol
is related to Annual
is related to relative Control Weighting = 02
is related to Technology
is related to Protect
is related to SCRM Focus Tier 3 TACTICAL
blocks Loss of Accountability / Attribution
blocks Excessive or Unauthorized Privilege
blocks Unauthorized Privilege Elevation
blocks Unauthorized Access
blocks System / Data Compromise (Technical Vector)
blocks System / Service Compromise
is related to relative Control Weighting = 10
blocks OS Credential Dumping
blocks LSASS Memory
blocks Security Account Manager
blocks NTDS
blocks LSA Secrets
blocks Cached Domain Credentials
blocks DCSync
blocks Proc Filesystem
blocks /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow
blocks Data from Local System
blocks Traffic Duplication
blocks Remote Services
blocks Remote Desktop Protocol
blocks SMB/Windows Admin Shares
blocks Distributed Component Object Model
blocks SSH
blocks VNC
blocks Windows Remote Management
blocks Cloud Services
blocks Direct Cloud VM Connections
blocks Data from Removable Media
blocks Masquerading
blocks Rename Legitimate Utilities
blocks Match Legitimate Resource Name or Location
blocks Exfiltration Over C2 Channel
blocks Windows Management Instrumentation
blocks Exfiltration Over Alternative Protocol
blocks Exfiltration Over Asymmetric Encrypted Non-C2 Protocol
blocks Exfiltration Over Unencrypted Non-C2 Protocol
blocks Exfiltration Over Physical Medium
blocks Exfiltration over USB
blocks Scheduled Task/Job
blocks At
blocks Cron
blocks Scheduled Task
blocks Systemd Timers
blocks Container Orchestration Job
blocks Process Injection
blocks Dynamic-link Library Injection
blocks Portable Executable Injection
blocks Thread Execution Hijacking
blocks Asynchronous Procedure Call
blocks Thread Local Storage
blocks Ptrace System Calls
blocks Proc Memory
blocks Extra Window Memory Injection
blocks Process Hollowing
blocks Process Doppelgänging
blocks VDSO Hijacking
blocks Web Portal Capture
blocks Command and Scripting Interpreter
blocks PowerShell
blocks AppleScript
blocks Windows Command Shell
blocks Unix Shell
blocks Visual Basic
blocks Python
blocks JavaScript
blocks Network Device CLI
blocks Cloud API
blocks AutoHotKey & AutoIT
blocks Lua
blocks Exploitation for Privilege Escalation
blocks Indicator Removal
blocks Clear Command History
blocks Clear Network Connection History and Configurations
blocks Clear Mailbox Data
blocks Clear Persistence
blocks Software Deployment Tools
blocks Valid Accounts
blocks Default Accounts
blocks Domain Accounts
blocks Local Accounts
blocks Cloud Accounts
blocks Cloud Account
blocks Replication Through Removable Media
blocks Account Manipulation
blocks Additional Cloud Credentials
blocks Additional Email Delegate Permissions
blocks Additional Cloud Roles
blocks SSH Authorized Keys
blocks Device Registration
blocks Additional Container Cluster Roles
blocks Additional Local or Domain Groups
blocks Native API
blocks Brute Force
blocks Password Guessing
blocks Password Cracking
blocks Password Spraying
blocks Credential Stuffing
blocks Modify Registry
blocks External Remote Services
blocks Access Token Manipulation
blocks Token Impersonation/Theft
blocks Create Process with Token
blocks Make and Impersonate Token
blocks SID-History Injection
blocks Create Account
blocks Local Account
blocks Domain Account
blocks Cloud Account
blocks Office Application Startup
blocks Office Template Macros
blocks Office Test
blocks Outlook Forms
blocks Outlook Home Page
blocks Outlook Rules
blocks Add-ins
blocks Software Extensions
blocks Browser Session Hijacking
blocks Drive-by Compromise
blocks Exploit Public-Facing Application
blocks Supply Chain Compromise
blocks BITS Jobs
blocks Trusted Relationship
blocks Hardware Additions
blocks Exploitation for Client Execution
blocks Exploitation of Remote Services
blocks Exploitation for Stealth
blocks Exploitation for Credential Access
blocks Data from Information Repositories
blocks Confluence
blocks Sharepoint
blocks Code Repositories
blocks Customer Relationship Management Software
blocks Messaging Applications
blocks System Binary Proxy Execution
blocks Msiexec
blocks Electron Applications
blocks File and Directory Permissions Modification
blocks Windows Permissions
blocks Linux and Mac Permissions
blocks Domain or Tenant Policy Modification
blocks Data Destruction
blocks Lifecycle-Triggered Deletion
blocks Data Encrypted for Impact
blocks Service Stop
blocks Inhibit System Recovery
blocks Defacement
blocks Internal Defacement
blocks External Defacement
blocks Firmware Corruption
blocks Server Software Component
blocks Transport Agent
blocks Web Shell
blocks IIS Components
blocks Terminal Services DLL
blocks Implant Internal Image
blocks Steal Application Access Token
blocks Data from Cloud Storage
blocks Transfer Data to Cloud Account
blocks Cloud Service Dashboard
blocks Steal Web Session Cookie
blocks Pre-OS Boot
blocks System Firmware
blocks Bootkit
blocks ROMMONkit
blocks TFTP Boot
blocks Create or Modify System Process
blocks Launch Agent
blocks Systemd Service
blocks Windows Service
blocks Launch Daemon
blocks Container Service
blocks Event Triggered Execution
blocks Windows Management Instrumentation Event Subscription
blocks Unix Shell Configuration Modification
blocks Application Shimming
blocks PowerShell Profile
blocks Installer Packages
blocks Time Providers
blocks Winlogon Helper DLL
blocks Kernel Modules and Extensions
blocks Shortcut Modification
blocks Print Processors
blocks XDG Autostart Entries
blocks Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism
blocks Bypass User Account Control
blocks Sudo and Sudo Caching
blocks Temporary Elevated Cloud Access
blocks TCC Manipulation
blocks Use Alternate Authentication Material
blocks Pass the Hash
blocks Pass the Ticket
blocks Unsecured Credentials
blocks Credentials In Files
blocks Credentials in Registry
blocks Group Policy Preferences
blocks Container API
blocks Subvert Trust Controls
blocks SIP and Trust Provider Hijacking
blocks Code Signing Policy Modification
blocks Credentials from Password Stores
blocks Securityd Memory
blocks Cloud Secrets Management Stores
blocks Modify Authentication Process
blocks Domain Controller Authentication
blocks Pluggable Authentication Modules
blocks Network Device Authentication
blocks Reversible Encryption
blocks Multi-Factor Authentication
blocks Hybrid Identity
blocks Network Provider DLL
blocks Conditional Access Policies
blocks Steal or Forge Kerberos Tickets
blocks Golden Ticket
blocks Silver Ticket
blocks Kerberoasting
blocks Ccache Files
blocks Inter-Process Communication
blocks Component Object Model
blocks Dynamic Data Exchange
blocks Disk Wipe
blocks Disk Content Wipe
blocks Disk Structure Wipe
blocks Remote Service Session Hijacking
blocks SSH Hijacking
blocks RDP Hijacking
blocks Spearphishing via Service
blocks Exfiltration Over Web Service
blocks System Services
blocks Launchctl
blocks Service Execution
blocks Hijack Execution Flow
blocks Dylib Hijacking
blocks Executable Installer File Permissions Weakness
blocks Path Interception by PATH Environment Variable
blocks Path Interception by Search Order Hijacking
blocks Path Interception by Unquoted Path
blocks Services File Permissions Weakness
blocks Services Registry Permissions Weakness
blocks COR_PROFILER
blocks AppDomainManager
blocks Modify Cloud Compute Infrastructure
blocks Create Snapshot
blocks Create Cloud Instance
blocks Delete Cloud Instance
blocks Modify Cloud Compute Configurations
blocks Cloud Infrastructure Discovery
blocks Network Boundary Bridging
blocks Network Address Translation Traversal
blocks Modify System Image
blocks Patch System Image
blocks Downgrade System Image
blocks Forge Web Credentials
blocks Web Cookies
blocks SAML Tokens
blocks Container Administration Command
blocks Deploy Container
blocks Escape to Host
blocks Build Image on Host
blocks Container and Resource Discovery
blocks Cloud Storage Object Discovery
blocks Multi-Factor Authentication Request Generation
blocks Plist File Modification
blocks Serverless Execution
blocks Cloud Administration Command
blocks Log Enumeration
blocks Financial Theft
blocks Identity Compromise / Impersonation
blocks Unauthorized Modification / Loss of System Integrity
blocks Regulatory / Legal / Contractual Financial Liability
blocks Intellectual Property / Trade Secret Loss
blocks Fraud / Theft / Direct Financial Loss
blocks Loss of Confidentiality
blocks Loss of Data Integrity
blocks Privacy Harm / Unauthorized Processing
blocks Drought & Water Shortage
blocks Earthquakes
blocks Fire & Wildfires
blocks Floods
blocks Hurricanes & Tropical Storms
blocks Landslides & Debris Flow
blocks Pandemic (Disease) Outbreaks
blocks Severe Weather
blocks Space Weather
blocks Thunderstorms & Lightning
blocks Tornadoes
blocks Tsunamis
blocks Volcanoes
blocks Winter Storms & Extreme Cold
blocks Malicious Cyber Activity
blocks Dysfunctional Management Practices
blocks Human Error
blocks Technical / Mechanical Failure
blocks Data Quality Degradation / Data Poisoning
blocks Fraud, Corruption and/or Intentional Criminal Conduct
blocks Conflict of Interest (COI) / Undue Influence / Insider Misconduct
blocks Product Defect / Design Failure
blocks IAM-01.02B
blocks IAM-06.02B
blocks CRY-11.01B
blocks DEV-01.02B
blocks COM-02.02B
blocks INQ-03.01B
blocks PSS-08.02B
is blocked by IAC-30 Least Privilege – Assessment Procedure
blocks AC-06 Least Privilege
blocks SA-08(14) Least Privilege
blocks AC-06 [M] Least Privilege
blocks AC-06 [H] Least Privilege
blocks 03.01.01 Account Management
blocks 03.01.02 Access Enforcement
blocks 03.01.04 Separation of Duties
blocks 03.01.05 Least Privilege
blocks 03.01.06 Least Privilege – Privileged Accounts
blocks 03.01.07 Least Privilege – Privileged Functions
blocks 03.03.08 Protection of Audit Information
blocks 03.04.05 Access Restrictions for Change
blocks PR.AA-05 Access permissions, entitlements, and authorizations are defined in a policy, managed, enforced, and reviewed, and incorporate the principles of …
blocks PR.DS-10 The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data-in-use are protected
  • Secure Controls Framework -

    The Secure Controls Framework® (SCF)

    "The SCF is the Common Controls Framework™ (CCF), the world's most comprehensive cybersecurity and data privacy metaframework - it is also free to use. The entire concept is building secure, compliant and resilient capabilities in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.

    The SCF is more than just a unified control catalog, since its included content creates a playbook for Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) capabilities. Used globally by organizations of every size, the SCF is a robust and scalable solution for security, compliance and resilience controls. As a comprehensive security framework, the SCF maps 1,400+ controls across 200+ laws, regulations, and industry frameworks so you can implement once and comply everywhere.

    Like it or not, cybersecurity is a protracted war on an asymmetric battlefield, where the threats are everywhere and as defenders we have to make the effort to work together to help improve cybersecurity and data privacy practices, since we all suffer when massive data breaches occur or when cyber attacks have physical impacts. Hackers share information on attack methods with other hackers, so why shouldn’t the good guys share information on how to best protect an organization? We decided to take action and make a difference, since we feel it is too important to wait for someone else to fix the problems that exist.

    The SCF is made up of volunteers, mainly specialists within the cybersecurity profession, who focus on GRC and the cybersecurity side of data privacy. These are auditors, engineers, architects, incident responders, consultants and other specialists who live and breathe these topics on a daily basis. The end product is "expert-derived content" that makes up the SCF." https://securecontrolsframework.com/ 

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