+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
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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
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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.
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Authorize Access to Security Functions
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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.
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Non-Privileged Access for Non-Security Functions
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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.
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Auditing Use of Privileged Functions
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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.
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Network Access to Privileged Commands
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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.
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Privilege Levels for Code Execution
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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.
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1.1 Referencer
1.2 Identificerede krav
1.3 Relaterede reguleringer
2. Identificerede krav
3. Relaterede reguleringer
Reguleringer
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EULAW
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Artikel 21 Adgangskontrol
Artikel 21
Som led i deres kontrol med rettigheder vedrørende adgangsforvaltning udvikler, dokumenterer og gennemfører finansielle enheder en politik, der indeholder alt følgende:
a)
tildeling af adgangsrettigheder til IKT-aktiver på grundlag af need to know-princippet, need to use-princippet og least privilege-princippet, herunder fjernadgang og adgang i hastetilfælde
b)
adskillelse af opgaver, der er udformet med henblik på at forhindre uberettiget adgang til kritiske data eller forhindre tildeling af kombinationer af adgangsrettigheder, der kan anvendes til at omgå kontroller
c)
en bestemmelse om brugeransvar, idet brugen af generiske og delte brugerkonti begrænses så vidt muligt og det sikres, at brugerne til enhver tid kan identificeres med hensyn til de handlinger, der udføres i IKT-systemerne
d)
en bestemmelse om begrænsning af adgangen til IKT-aktiver, der fastsætter kontrolforanstaltninger og værktøjer, som skal forhindre uautoriseret adgang
e)
procedurer for kontoforvaltning med henblik på tildeling, ændring eller tilbagekaldelse af adgangsrettigheder for brugerkonti og generiske konti, herunder generiske administratorkonti, som omfatter bestemmelser om alt følgende:
i)
tildeling af roller og ansvarsområder for tildeling, gennemgang og tilbagekaldelse af adgangsrettigheder
ii)
tildeling af privilegeret adgang, hasteadgang og administratoradgang på need to know-basis eller ad hoc-basis for alle IKT-systemer
iii)
øjeblikkelig inddragelse af adgangsretten ved ansættelsesforholdets ophør, eller når adgangen ikke længere er nødvendig
iv)
ajourføring af adgangsrettigheder, når ændringer er nødvendige, og mindst en gang om året for alle IKT-systemer, bortset fra IKT-systemer, der understøtter kritiske eller vigtige funktioner, og mindst hver sjette måned for IKT-systemer, der understøtter kritiske eller vigtige funktioner.
f)
autentificeringsmetoder, herunder alle følgende:
i)
anvendelse af autentificeringsmetoder, der svarer til den klassificering, der er fastsat i overensstemmelse med artikel 8, stk. 1, i forordning (EU) 2022/2554, og til IKT-aktivernes overordnede risikoprofil og under hensyntagen til førende praksis
ii)
anvendelse af stærke autentificeringsmetoder i overensstemmelse med førende praksis og teknikker vedrørende fjernadgang til den finansielle enheds netværk, privilegeret adgang, adgang til IKT-aktiver, der understøtter kritiske eller vigtige funktioner, eller IKT-aktiver, der er offentligt tilgængelige
g)
foranstaltninger til fysisk adgangskontrol, herunder:
i)
identificering og logføring af fysiske personer, der har tilladelse til at få adgang til lokaler, datacentre og sensitive udpegede områder, som er angivet af den finansielle enhed, og hvor der ligger IKT-aktiver og informationsaktiver
ii)
tildeling af fysiske adgangsrettigheder til kritiske IKT-aktiver udelukkende til autoriserede personer i overensstemmelse med need to know-princippet og least privilege-princippet og på ad hoc-basis
iii)
overvågning af fysisk adgang til lokaler, datacentre og sensitive udpegede områder, som er angivet af den finansielle enhed, og hvor der både ligger IKT-aktiver og informationsaktiver
iv)
gennemgang af fysiske adgangsrettigheder for at sikre, at unødvendige adgangsrettigheder straks tilbagekaldes.
Med henblik på litra e), nr. i), fastsætter finansielle enheder opbevaringsperioden, idet de tager hensyn til forretnings- og informationssikkerhedsmålene, årsagerne til registreringen af hændelsen i logfilerne og resultaterne af IKT-risikovurderingen.
Med henblik på litra e), nr. ii), anvender finansielle enheder, når det er muligt, særlige konti til varetagelse af administrative opgaver vedrørende IKT-systemer. Hvis det er muligt og hensigtsmæssigt, anvender finansielle enheder automatiserede løsninger til forvaltning af privilegeret adgang.
Med henblik på litra g), nr. i), skal identifikationen og logføringen stå i rimeligt forhold til betydningen af lokalerne, datacentrene, de sensitive udpegede områder og den kritiske betydning af de operationer eller IKT-systemer, der foretages og ligger deri.
Med henblik på litra g), nr. iii), skal overvågningen stå i rimeligt forhold til den klassificering, der er fastlagt i overensstemmelse med artikel 8, stk. 1, i forordning (EU) 2022/2554, og den kritiske betydning af det område, hvortil der opnås adgang.
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EULAW
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Artikel 33 Adgangskontrol
Artikel 33
De finansielle enheder, der er omhandlet i artikel 16, stk. 1, i forordning (EU) 2022/2554, udvikler, dokumenterer og gennemfører procedurer for kontrol af logisk og fysisk adgang og håndhæver, overvåger og gennemgår regelmæssigt disse procedurer. Disse procedurer skal indeholde følgende elementer af kontrol af logisk og fysisk adgang:
a)
adgangsrettigheder til informationsaktiver, IKT-aktiver og deres understøttede funktioner og til kritiske driftssteder for den finansielle enhed forvaltes på need to know-basis, need to use-basis og least privilege-basis, herunder for fjern- og hasteadgang
b)
brugeransvar, som sikrer, at brugerne kan identificeres for de handlinger, der udføres i IKT-systemerne
c)
procedurer for kontoforvaltning med henblik på tildeling, ændring eller tilbagekaldelse af adgangsrettigheder for brugerkonti og generiske konti, herunder generiske administratorkonti
d)
autentificeringsmetoder, der svarer til den klassificering, der er omhandlet i artikel 30, stk. 1, og til IKT-aktivernes overordnede risikoprofil, og som er baseret på førende praksis
e)
adgangsrettigheder gennemgås regelmæssigt og trækkes tilbage, når de ikke længere er nødvendige.
Med henblik på litra c) tildeler den finansielle enhed privilegeret adgang, haste- og administratoradgang på need to use-basis eller ad hoc-basis til alle IKT-systemer, og de logføres i overensstemmelse med artikel 34, litra f), første afsnit.
Med henblik på litra d) anvender finansielle enheder stærke autentificeringsmetoder, der er baseret på førende praksis for fjernadgang til de finansielle enheders netværk, privilegeret adgang og adgang til IKT-aktiver, der understøtter kritiske eller vigtige funktioner, som er offentligt tilgængelige.
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EULAW
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Artikel 9 Beskyttelse og forebyggelse
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Artikel 9 4
4. Som led i den ramme for IKT-risikostyring, der er omhandlet i artikel 6, stk. 1, skal de finansielle enheder
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udvikle og dokumentere en informationssikkerhedspolitik, der fastlægger regler for beskyttelse af tilgængeligheden, autenticiteten, integriteten og fortroligheden af data, informationsaktiver og IKT-aktiver, herunder deres kunders, hvis det er relevant
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ved at følge en risikobaseret tilgang indføre en forsvarlig forvaltningsstruktur for netværk og infrastrukturer ved anvendelse af passende teknikker, metoder og protokoller, der kan omfatte gennemførelse af automatiske mekanismer til isolering af de berørte informationsaktiver i tilfælde af cyberangreb
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gennemføre politikker, der begrænser den fysiske eller logiske adgang til informationsaktiver og IKT-aktiver udelukkende til, hvad der er påkrævet for legitime og godkendte funktioner og aktiviteter, og med henblik herpå indføre en række politikker, procedurer og kontroller, der vedrører adgangsrettigheder og sikrer forsvarlig forvaltning heraf
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gennemføre politikker og protokoller for stærke autentificeringsmekanismer på grundlag af relevante standarder og særlige kontrolsystemer og beskyttelsesforanstaltninger for krypteringsnøgler, hvorigennem data krypteres baseret på resultaterne fra godkendt dataklassificering og godkendte IKT-risikovurderingsprocesser
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gennemføre dokumenterede politikker, procedurer og kontroller for styring af IKT-ændringer, herunder ændringer af software, hardware, firmwarekomponenter, systemer eller sikkerhedsparametre, som er baseret på en risikovurderingstilgang og er en integreret del af den finansielle enheds samlede ændringsstyringsproces, for at sikre, at alle ændringer af IKT-systemer registreres, testes, vurderes, godkendes, gennemføres og efterprøves på en kontrolleret måde
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sørge for, at der indføres passende og omfattende dokumenterede politikker for programrettelser og opdateringer.
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Med henblik på første afsnit, litra b), udformer de finansielle enheder infrastrukturen for netværkstilslutning på en sådan måde, at den kan afbrydes eller segmenteres øjeblikkeligt for at minimere og forhindre afsmitning, navnlig i forbindelse med indbyrdes forbundne finansielle processer.
Med henblik på første afsnit, litra e), skal IKT-ændringsstyringsprocessen godkendes på passende ledelsesniveauer og omfatte specifikke protokoller.
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