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Cloud Services
Description
Mechanisms exist to facilitate the implementation of cloud management controls to ensure cloud instances are secure and in-line with industry practices.
Possible Solutions & Considerations
Micro-Small Business (<10 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 1-2
∙ SCF Security, Compliance & Resilience Management System (SCRMS)
∙ Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
∙ Secure Baseline Configurations (SBC)
Small Business (10-49 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 3-4
∙ SCF Security, Compliance & Resilience Management System (SCRMS)
∙ Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
∙ Secure Baseline Configurations (SBC)
Medium Business (50-249 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 5-6
∙ SCF Security, Compliance & Resilience Management System (SCRMS)
∙ Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
∙ Secure Baseline Configurations (SBC)
Large Business (250-999 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 7-8
∙ SCF Security, Compliance & Resilience Management System (SCRMS)
∙ Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
∙ Secure Baseline Configurations (SBC)
Enterprise (> 1,000 staff) / BLS Firm Size Class 9
∙ SCF Security, Compliance & Resilience Management System (SCRMS)
∙ Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
∙ Secure Baseline Configurations (SBC)
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
Cloud Security (CLD) domain capabilities are ad hoc and inconsistent. Capability criteria associated with this control may include:
▪ Policies, standards & procedures associated with CLD domain capabilities provide limited coverage due to the depth and breadth of the existing documentation.
▪ Cloud management-related activities are decentralized (e.g., a localized/regionalized function) and uses non-standardized methods to implement secure, resilient and compliant practices.
▪ Cloud-based technologies are governed no differently from on-premise network assets (e.g., cloud-based technology is viewed as an extension of the corporate network).
Level 2 Planned Tracked
Cloud Security (CLD) 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 CLD domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with CLD 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 CLD domain capabilities to address applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD).
▪ Cloud management controls-related controls are primarily administrative and preventative in nature (e.g., policies, standards, procedures & guidelines).
▪ Cloud management may be a defined function (e.g., team or department) or assigned as an additional duty to existing IT and/or cybersecurity personnel.
▪ Cloud-based Technology Assets, Applications and/or Services (TAAS) are governed according to the same processes used for on-premises TAAS, where no formal, dedicated cloud governance process exists.
▪ IT and/or cybersecurity personnel work with business stakeholders and process owners to ensure the architecture for cloud-based technologies supports applicable cybersecurity and data protection requirements.
▪ IT and/or cybersecurity personnel work with business stakeholders and process owners to identify cybersecurity and data protection requirements for CSP environments, including dedicated and multi-client environments.
Level 3 Well Defined
Cloud Security (CLD) 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 CLD 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 CLD domain capabilities are well-documented and kept current by process owners.
▪ A cloud governance team, or similar function, is appropriately staffed and supported to implement and maintain CLD domain capabilities.
▪ Technology is leveraged to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of cloud governance operations (e.g., multi-cloud governance tools, policy enforcement, cost management, etc.).
▪ 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 CLD 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 facilitate the implementation of cloud management controls to ensure cloud instances are secure and in-line with industry practices.
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. Overview
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Cloud Infrastructure Onboarding
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Description
Mechanisms exist to ensure cloud services are designed and configured so Technology Assets, Applications and/or Services (TAAS) are secured in accordance with applicable organizational standards, as well as statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations.
Possible Solutions & Considerations
Micro-Small Business (<10 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 1-2
∙ Change management procedures
∙ Change Control Board (CCB)
∙ VisibleOps (https://itpi.org)
Small Business (10-49 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 3-4
∙ Change management procedures
∙ Change Control Board (CCB)
∙ VisibleOps (https://itpi.org)
Medium Business (50-249 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 5-6
∙ Change management procedures
∙ Change Control Board (CCB)
∙ VisibleOps (https://itpi.org)
Large Business (250-999 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 7-8
∙ Change management procedures
∙ Change Control Board (CCB)
∙ VisibleOps (https://itpi.org)
Enterprise (> 1,000 staff) / BLS Firm Size Class 9
∙ Change management procedures
∙ Change Control Board (CCB)
∙ VisibleOps (https://itpi.org)
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
Cloud Security (CLD) domain capabilities are ad hoc and inconsistent. Capability criteria associated with this control may include:
▪ Policies, standards & procedures associated with CLD domain capabilities provide limited coverage due to the depth and breadth of the existing documentation.
▪ Cloud management-related activities are decentralized (e.g., a localized/regionalized function) and uses non-standardized methods to implement secure, resilient and compliant practices.
▪ Cloud-based technologies are governed no differently from on-premise network assets (e.g., cloud-based technology is viewed as an extension of the corporate network).
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
Cloud Security (CLD) 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 CLD 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 CLD domain capabilities are well-documented and kept current by process owners.
▪ A cloud governance team, or similar function, is appropriately staffed and supported to implement and maintain CLD domain capabilities.
▪ Technology is leveraged to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of cloud governance operations (e.g., multi-cloud governance tools, policy enforcement, cost management, etc.).
▪ 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 CLD 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 ensure cloud services are designed and configured so Technology Assets, Applications and/or Services (TAAS) are secured in accordance with applicable organizational standards, as well as statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations.
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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Cloud Infrastructure Offboarding
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Description
Mechanisms exist to ensure cloud services are decommissioned so that data is securely transitioned to new systems or archived in accordance with applicable organizational standards, as well as statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations.
Possible Solutions & Considerations
Micro-Small Business (<10 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 1-2
∙ Change management procedures
∙ Change Control Board (CCB)
∙ VisibleOps (https://itpi.org)
Small Business (10-49 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 3-4
∙ Change management procedures
∙ Change Control Board (CCB)
∙ VisibleOps (https://itpi.org)
Medium Business (50-249 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 5-6
∙ Change management procedures
∙ Change Control Board (CCB)
∙ VisibleOps (https://itpi.org)
Large Business (250-999 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 7-8
∙ Change management procedures
∙ Change Control Board (CCB)
∙ VisibleOps (https://itpi.org)
Enterprise (> 1,000 staff) / BLS Firm Size Class 9
∙ Change management procedures
∙ Change Control Board (CCB)
∙ VisibleOps (https://itpi.org)
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
Cloud Security (CLD) domain capabilities are ad hoc and inconsistent. Capability criteria associated with this control may include:
▪ Policies, standards & procedures associated with CLD domain capabilities provide limited coverage due to the depth and breadth of the existing documentation.
▪ Cloud management-related activities are decentralized (e.g., a localized/regionalized function) and uses non-standardized methods to implement secure, resilient and compliant practices.
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
Cloud Security (CLD) 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 CLD 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 CLD domain capabilities are well-documented and kept current by process owners.
▪ A cloud governance team, or similar function, is appropriately staffed and supported to implement and maintain CLD domain capabilities.
▪ Technology is leveraged to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of cloud governance operations (e.g., multi-cloud governance tools, policy enforcement, cost management, etc.).
▪ 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 CLD 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 ensure cloud services are decommissioned so that data is securely transitioned to new systems or archived in accordance with applicable organizational standards, as well as statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations.
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 References
1.2 Identified Requirements
1.3 Related Regulations
2. Identified Requirements
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3. Related Regulations
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Linked Issues
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