+Physical Access Control
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Physical Access Control

Description

Physical access control mechanisms exist to enforce physical access authorizations for all physical access points (including designated entry/exit points) to facilities (excluding those areas within the facility officially designated as publicly accessible).

Possible Solutions & Considerations

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

∙ Physical security policy
∙ Door locks and key management

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

∙ Physical security policy
∙ Access log
∙ Visitor procedures

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

∙ Staffed lobby (receptionist)
∙ Physical security guards
∙ Verify individual access authorizations before granting access to the facility.
∙ Control entry to the facility containing the system using physical access devices and/or guards.
∙ Control access to areas officially designated as publicly accessible in accordance with the organization's assessment of risk.
∙ Secure keys, combinations and other physical access devices.

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

∙ Staffed lobby (receptionist)
∙ Physical security guards
∙ Verify individual access authorizations before granting access to the facility.
∙ Control entry to the facility containing the system using physical access devices and/or guards.
∙ Control access to areas officially designated as publicly accessible in accordance with the organization's assessment of risk.
∙ Secure keys, combinations and other physical access devices.

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

∙ Staffed lobby (receptionist)
∙ Physical security guards
∙ Verify individual access authorizations before granting access to the facility.
∙ Control entry to the facility containing the system using physical access devices and/or guards.
∙ Control access to areas officially designated as publicly accessible in accordance with the organization's assessment of risk.
∙ Secure keys, combinations and other physical access devices.

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

Physical & Environmental Security (PES) 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 PES domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with PES 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 PES domain capabilities to address applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD).
▪ Physical security / facilities management-related controls are primarily administrative and preventative in nature (e.g., policies, standards and procedures & guidelines).
▪ Physical security / facilities management may be a defined function (e.g., team or department) or assigned as an additional duty to existing IT and/or cybersecurity personnel.
▪ Physical security controls and technologies primarily focus on protecting High Value Assets (HVAs), including environments where sensitive/regulated data is stored, transmitted and processed.
▪ Physical security controls and technologies ensure that only authorized personnel are allowed access to secure areas.
▪ A facilities maintenance team, or similar function, manages the operation of automated physical and environmental protection controls.
▪ Physical security controls and technologies are configured to enforce physical access authorizations for all physical access points (including designated entry/exit points) to facilities (excluding those areas within the facility officially designated as publicly accessible).

Level 3 Well Defined

Physical & Environmental Security (PES) 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 PES 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 PES domain capabilities are well-documented and kept current by process owners.
▪ A facilities management team, or similar function, is appropriately staffed and supported to implement and maintain NET domain capabilities.
▪ Technology is leveraged to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of physical and environmental security operations (e.g., facility management solution, visitor log management automation and proximity badge access).
▪ 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 PES 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 physical security capability exists to enforce physical access authorizations for all physical access points (including designated entry/exit points) to facilities (excluding those areas within the facility officially designated as publicly accessible).

Level 4 Quantitatively Controlled

Physical & Environmental Security (PES) 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.

1. Übersicht

Bezeichnung Standard
Physical Access Device Inventories

Description

Mechanisms exist to maintain an accurate inventory of all physical access devices (e.g., RFID cards, access fobs and door keys).

Possible Solutions & Considerations

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

∙ Key and badge log (spreadsheet) with holder name

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

∙ Key/badge inventory with issuance and return records
∙ Periodic reconciliation of issued devices

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

∙ Physical access control system badge inventory
∙ Key management log or key cabinet (e.g., KeyWatcher)
∙ Annual reconciliation

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

∙ PACS credential inventory reconciled with HR roster
∙ Electronic key management system (e.g., Traka, KeyWatcher)
∙ Quarterly reconciliation

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

∙ Enterprise PACS credential lifecycle management
∙ Electronic key management with audit trail
∙ Automated reconciliation against identity system

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

Physical & Environmental Security (PES) domain capabilities are ad hoc and inconsistent. Capability criteria associated with this control may include:
▪ Policies, standards & procedures associated with PES domain capabilities provide limited coverage due to the depth and breadth of the existing documentation.
▪ Physical security-related activities are decentralized (e.g., a localized/regionalized function) and uses non-standardized methods to implement secure, resilient and compliant practices.
▪ Physical security controls are primarily administrative in nature (e.g., policies & standards), focusing on protecting High Value Assets (HVAs).
▪ IT and/or cybersecurity personnel implement appropriate physical security practices to protect the confidentiality, integrity, availability and safety of the organization's technology assets and data.

Level 2 Planned Tracked

SCR-CMM Level 2 criteria definitions are not available for this control:
▪ A reasonable person would conclude a well-defined and standardized process is required.
▪ At this level of maturity, the “requirements-driven” nature of performing the control is focused on a localized and/or regionalized implementation, not uniform and consistent across the organization.
▪ Requirements are narrowly scoped for applicability and are primarily derived from compliance obligations (e.g., laws, regulations and contracts).

Level 3 Well Defined

Physical & Environmental Security (PES) 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 PES 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 PES domain capabilities are well-documented and kept current by process owners.
▪ A facilities management team, or similar function, is appropriately staffed and supported to implement and maintain NET domain capabilities.
▪ Technology is leveraged to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of physical and environmental security operations (e.g., facility management solution, visitor log management automation and proximity badge access).
▪ 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 PES 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 maintain an accurate inventory of all physical access devices (e.g., RFID cards, access fobs and door keys).

Level 4 Quantitatively Controlled

Physical & Environmental Security (PES) 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

Physical & Environmental Security (PES) 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.
▪ Based on predictive analysis, process improvements are implemented according to “continuous improvement” practices that affect process changes.
▪ Stakeholders make time-sensitive decisions to support operational efficiency, which may include automated remediation actions via Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) technologies.

1.1 Referenzen

1.2 Identifizierte Anforderungen

1.3 Zugehörige Regulierungen

2. Identifizierte Anforderungen

Anforderungen
Quelle Anforderung

3. Zugehörige Regulierungen

Regulierungen
Quelle Regulierung
EULAW Artikel 21 Zugangskontrolle

Artikel 21

Zugangskontrolle

Im Rahmen der Kontrolle der Zugangs- und Zugriffsrechte entwickeln, dokumentieren und implementieren die Finanzunternehmen Richtlinien, die alles Folgende vorsehen:

a) 

die Zuweisung der Rechte auf Zugang zu IKT-Assets nach dem Grundsatz „Kenntnis nur, wenn nötig“ („Need-to-know“), nach dem Grundsatz der Nutzungsnotwendigkeit („Need-to-use“) und nach dem Grundsatz der minimalen Berechtigung („Least privileges“), auch für den Fern- und Notfallzugang,

b) 

die Abtrennung der Aufgaben, einen ungerechtfertigten Zugang zu kritischen Daten zu verhindern oder die Zuweisung einer Kombination von Zugriffsrechten zu verhindern, die zur Umgehung von Kontrollen genutzt werden können,

c) 

eine Bestimmung zur Zurechenbarkeit, die die Nutzung generischer und gemeinsam genutzter Nutzerkonten so weit wie möglich einschränkt und die sicherstellt, dass die in den IKT-Systemen vorgenommenen Handlungen jederzeit einem Nutzer zugeordnet werden können,

d) 

eine Bestimmung zur Beschränkung des Zugangs zu IKT-Assets, die Kontrollen und Tools zur Verhinderung eines unbefugten Zugangs vorsieht,

e) 

Kontoverwaltungsverfahren für die Gewährung, Änderung oder Entziehung von Zugangsrechten für Nutzerkonten und generische Konten, insbesondere auch für generische Administratorkonten, die alles Folgende beinhalten:

i) 

die Zuweisung der Aufgaben und Zuständigkeiten für die Gewährung, Überprüfung und Entziehung von Zugangsrechten,

ii) 

die Zuweisung eines bevorrechtigten Zugangs, eines Notfallzugangs und eines Administratorzugangs nach dem Grundsatz der Nutzungsnotwendigkeit oder ad hoc bei allen IKT-Systemen,

iii) 

den umgehenden Entzug der Zugangsrechte bei Beendigung des Beschäftigungsverhältnisses oder wenn der Zugang nicht länger erforderlich ist,

iv) 

die Aktualisierung der Zugangsrechte, wenn Änderungen notwendig sind, mindestens aber einmal jährlich bei allen IKT-Systemen mit Ausnahme derjenigen, die kritische oder wichtige Funktionen unterstützen, und mindestens alle sechs Monate bei IKT-Systemen, die kritische oder wichtige Funktionen unterstützen;

f) 

Authentifizierungsmethoden, die alles Folgende vorsehen:

i) 

die Nutzung von Authentifizierungsmethoden ist der gemäß Artikel 8 Absatz 1 der Verordnung (EU) 2022/2554 vorgenommenen Klassifizierung und dem Gesamtrisikoprofil der IKT-Assets angemessen und trägt führenden Praktiken Rechnung,

ii) 

die Nutzung starker Authentifizierungsmethoden entspricht den führenden Praktiken und Techniken für den Fernzugang zum Netz des Finanzunternehmens, für den bevorrechtigten Zugang, für den Zugang zu IKT-Assets, die kritische oder wichtige Funktionen unterstützen oder IKT-Assets, die öffentlich zugänglich sind,

g) 

physische Zugangskontrollen, die Folgendes einschließen:

i) 

die Identifizierung und Protokollierung natürlicher Personen mit Zugangsberechtigung für Räumlichkeiten, Rechenzentren und die vom Finanzunternehmen designierten sensiblen Bereiche, in denen IKT- und Informationsassets untergebracht sind,

ii) 

die Gewährung der Rechte auf physischen Zugang zu kritischen IKT-Assets nur für befugte Personen nach dem Grundsatz „Kenntnis nur, wenn nötig“ und dem Grundsatz der minimalen Berechtigung sowie ad hoc,

iii) 

die Überwachung des physischen Zugangs zu Räumlichkeiten, Rechenzentren und die vom Finanzunternehmen designierten sensiblen Bereiche, in denen IKT- und/oder Informationsassets untergebracht sind,

iv) 

die Überprüfung der physischen Zugangsrechte, um zu gewährleisten, dass unnötige Zugangsrechte umgehend entzogen werden.

Für die Zwecke von Buchstabe e Ziffer i legen die Finanzunternehmen die Speicherfrist fest und tragen dabei den Geschäftszielen und den Zielen für die Informationssicherheit, den Gründen für die Protokollierung des Ereignisses und den Ergebnissen der IKT-Risikobewertung Rechnung.

Für die Zwecke von Buchstabe e Ziffer ii verwenden die Finanzunternehmen für die Ausführung administrativer Aufgaben in IKT-Systemen nach Möglichkeit spezielle Konten. Für das Management des bevorrechtigten Zugangs greifen die Finanzunternehmen soweit möglich und angemessen auf automatisierte Lösungen zurück.

Für die Zwecke von Buchstabe g Ziffer i müssen die Identifizierung und Protokollierung der Bedeutung der Räumlichkeiten, der Rechenzentren und der designierten sensiblen Bereiche und der Kritikalität der dort untergebrachten Geschäftstätigkeiten oder IKT-Systeme angemessen sein.

Für die Zwecke von Buchstabe g Ziffer iii muss die Überwachung der gemäß Artikel 8 Absatz 1 der Verordnung (EU) 2022/2554 vorgenommenen Klassifizierung und der Kritikalität des Zugangsbereichs angemessen sein.

EULAW Artikel 32 Physische Sicherheit und Sicherheit vor Umweltereignissen
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EULAW Artikel 33 Zugangskontrolle

Artikel 33

Zugangskontrolle

Die in Artikel 16 Absatz 1 der Verordnung (EU) 2022/2554 genannten Finanzunternehmen erarbeiten, dokumentieren und implementieren Verfahren für die Kontrolle des logischen und physischen Zugangs und setzen diese Verfahren durch, überwachen sie und überprüfen sie regelmäßig. Diese Verfahren umfassen die folgenden Elemente der Kontrolle des logischen und physischen Zugangs:

a) 

Verwaltung der Rechte auf Zugang zu Informationsassets, IKT-Assets und den durch sie unterstützten Funktionen sowie zu kritischen Betriebsstandorten des Finanzunternehmens nach dem Grundsatz „Kenntnis nur, wenn nötig“ („Need-to-know“), nach dem Grundsatz der Nutzungsnotwendigkeit („Need-to-use“) und nach dem Grundsatz der minimalen Berechtigung („Least privileges“), auch für den Fern- und Notfallzugang;

b) 

Zurechenbarkeit der Nutzer, die sicherstellt, dass die Nutzer, die Handlungen in den IKT-Systemen vorgenommen haben, identifiziert werden können;

c) 

Kontoverwaltungsverfahren für die Gewährung, Veränderung oder Entziehung von Zugangsrechten für Nutzerkonten und generische Konten, insbesondere auch für generische Administratorkonten;

d) 

Authentifizierungsmethoden, die der in Artikel 30 Absatz 1 genannten Klassifizierung und dem Gesamtrisikoprofil der IKT-Assets angemessen sind und auf führenden Praktiken beruhen;

e) 

regelmäßige Überprüfung der Zugangsrechte und Entziehung nicht mehr benötigter Zugangsrechte.

Für die Zwecke von Buchstabe c weist das Finanzunternehmen den privilegierten Zugang, den Notfallzugang und den Administratorzugang bei allen IKT-Systemen nach dem Grundsatz der Nutzungsnotwendigkeit oder ad hoc zu und protokolliert den Zugang nach Maßgabe von Artikel 34 Absatz 1 Buchstabe f in einer Log-Datei.

Für die Zwecke von Buchstabe d wenden die Finanzunternehmen starke Authentifizierungsmethoden an, die sich auf führende Praktiken für den Fernzugriff auf das Netz der Finanzunternehmen, für den privilegierten Zugang und für den Zugang zu IKT-Assets zur Unterstützung kritischer oder wichtiger Funktionen stützen, die öffentlich verfügbar sind.

Verknüpfte Vorgänge

Verknüpfungen
Verknüpfungstyp Vorgang
is related to Annual
is related to relative Control Weighting = 07
is related to Facility
is related to Protect
is related to SCRM Focus Tier 2 OPERATIONAL
blocks Loss, Theft or Damage of Assets
blocks Unauthorized Retention / Inability to Dispose of Data
blocks Business / Service Interruption
blocks Reduced Operational Productivity
blocks System / Data Compromise (Technical Vector)
blocks System / Data Compromise (Non-Technical Vector)
blocks Revenue Loss
blocks Contractual Default / Termination
blocks Loss of Competitive Advantage
blocks Reputational Harm / Loss of Stakeholder Trust
blocks Regulatory / Legal / Contractual Financial Liability
blocks System / Service Compromise
blocks Failure to Support Business / Mission Objectives
blocks Unaddressed Security / Compliance Exposure
blocks Uncontrolled Internal Security / Privacy Exposure
blocks Uncontrolled Third-Party Security / Privacy Exposure
blocks Incident Response / Recovery Cost
blocks Undetected / Delayed Detection of Adverse Activity
is related to relative Control Weighting = 10
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 Unauthorized Modification / Loss of System Integrity
blocks Fraud / Theft / Direct Financial Loss
blocks Loss of Confidentiality
blocks Loss of Data / Service Availability
blocks Injury / Loss of Life
blocks Physical / Environmental Damage
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 Civil or Political Unrest
blocks Malicious Cyber Activity
blocks Hazardous Materials Emergencies
blocks Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) Weapons
blocks Physical Crime
blocks Terrorism & Armed Attacks
blocks Utility Service Disruption
blocks Dysfunctional Management Practices
blocks Human Error
blocks Technical / Mechanical Failure
blocks Fraud, Corruption and/or Intentional Criminal Conduct
blocks Conflict of Interest (COI) / Undue Influence / Insider Misconduct
blocks Counterfeit / Non-Conforming Products
blocks Hazardous / Degraded Operational Environment
blocks Product Defect / Design Failure
blocks Workforce Shortage / Loss of Critical Skills / Labor Disruption
blocks Infrastructure Failure / Degradation
blocks PS-01.03B
blocks PS-03.02B
blocks PS-03.01AC
blocks PS-04.01B
blocks PS-04.03B
blocks PS-08.01B
is blocked by PES-08 Physical Access Control – Assessment Procedure
blocks PE-03 Physical Access Control
blocks PE-03(02) Facility and Systems
blocks PE-03(03) Continuous Guards
blocks PE-03 [L] Physical Access Control
blocks PE-03 [M] Physical Access Control
blocks PE-03 [H] Physical Access Control
blocks 03.04.05 Access Restrictions for Change
blocks 03.10.02 Monitoring Physical Access
blocks 03.10.07 Physical Access Control
blocks PR.AA Identity Management, Authentication, and Access Control
blocks PR.AA-06 Physical access to assets is managed, monitored, and enforced commensurate with risk
blocks DE.CM-02 The physical environment is monitored to find potentially adverse events
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