+Control Validation Testing (CVT)
---+Plan / Coordinate with Other Organizational Entities

Control Validation Testing (CVT)

Description

Mechanisms exist to formally assess the security, compliance and resilience controls in Technology Assets, Applications and/or Services (TAAS) through Information Assurance Program (IAP) activities to determine the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting expected requirements.

Possible Solutions & Considerations

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

∙ Controls Validation Testing (CVT)

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

∙ Controls Validation Testing (CVT)

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

∙ Controls Validation Testing (CVT)
∙ Information Assurance (IA) program
∙ VisibleOps security management

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

∙ Controls Validation Testing (CVT)
∙ Information Assurance (IA) program
∙ VisibleOps security management

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

∙ Controls Validation Testing (CVT)
∙ Information Assurance (IA) program
∙ VisibleOps security management

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

Information Assurance (IAO) domain capabilities are ad hoc and inconsistent. Capability criteria associated with this control may include:
▪ Policies, standards & procedures associated with IAO domain capabilities provide limited coverage due to the depth and breadth of the existing documentation.
▪ Pre-production security testing-related activities are decentralized (e.g., a localized/regionalized function) and uses non-standardized methods to implement secure, resilient and compliant practices.
▪ IT and/or cybersecurity personnel implement and maintain an informal process to conduct limited control testing of High Value Assets (HVAs) to meet specific statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements for pre-production cybersecurity and data protection control testing.

Level 2 Planned Tracked

Information Assurance (IAO) 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 IAO domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with IAO 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 IAO domain capabilities to address applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD).
▪ Information Assurance (IA)-related controls are primarily administrative and preventative in nature (e.g., policies, standards and procedures & guidelines).
▪ IA management may be a defined function (e.g., team or department) or assigned as an additional duty to existing IT and/or cybersecurity personnel.
▪ Pre-production security testing is decentralized (e.g., a localized/regionalized function) and uses non-standardized methods to implement secure, resilient and compliant practices.
▪ IT and/or cybersecurity personnel implement and maintain a limited Information Assurance Program (IAP) capability to conduct limited control testing to meet specific statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements for pre-production cybersecurity and data protection control testing.
▪ IAP operations focus on protecting High Value Assets (HVAs), including environments where sensitive/regulated data is stored, transmitted and processed.
▪ IT and/or cybersecurity personnel coordinate IAP activities with affected stakeholders before conducting such activities in order to reduce the potential impact on operations.
▪ IAP testing results in a formal risk assessment where Business process owners (BPOs) are required to make a decision to (1) reduce, (2) avoid, (3) transfer and/or (4) accept risk(s) on behalf of the organization.

Level 3 Well Defined

Information Assurance (IAO) 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 IAO 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 IAO domain capabilities are well-documented and kept current by process owners.
▪ An information assurance team, or similar function, is appropriately staffed and supported to implement and maintain IAO domain capabilities.
▪ Technology is leveraged to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of information assurance operations (e.g., assessment scheduling software and risk assessment software).
▪ 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 IAO 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 formally assess the security, compliance and resilience controls in Technology Assets, Applications and/or Services (TAAS) through Information Assurance Program (IAP) activities to determine the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting expected requirements.

Level 4 Quantitatively Controlled

Information Assurance (IAO) 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. Resumen

Título Estándar
Plan / Coordinate with Other Organizational Entities

Description

Mechanisms exist to plan and coordinate Control Validation Testing (CVT) activities with affected stakeholders before conducting such activities in order to reduce the potential impact on operations.

Possible Solutions & Considerations

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

∙ Notify affected staff before security testing

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

∙ Testing schedule communicated to affected teams

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

∙ Assessment planning with stakeholder coordination (change calendar, notifications)

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

∙ Formal assessment planning and coordination with business units, IT operations and third parties
∙ Audit steering committee

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

∙ Enterprise assurance planning integrated with change management and operations calendars
∙ Audit steering committee governance

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

Information Assurance (IAO) 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 IAO domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with IAO 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 IAO domain capabilities to address applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD).
▪ Information Assurance (IA)-related controls are primarily administrative and preventative in nature (e.g., policies, standards and procedures & guidelines).
▪ IA management may be a defined function (e.g., team or department) or assigned as an additional duty to existing IT and/or cybersecurity personnel.
▪ Pre-production security testing is decentralized (e.g., a localized/regionalized function) and uses non-standardized methods to implement secure, resilient and compliant practices.
▪ IT and/or cybersecurity personnel implement and maintain a limited Information Assurance Program (IAP) capability to conduct limited control testing to meet specific statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements for pre-production cybersecurity and data protection control testing.

Level 3 Well Defined

Information Assurance (IAO) 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 IAO 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 IAO domain capabilities are well-documented and kept current by process owners.
▪ An information assurance team, or similar function, is appropriately staffed and supported to implement and maintain IAO domain capabilities.
▪ Technology is leveraged to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of information assurance operations (e.g., assessment scheduling software and risk assessment software).
▪ 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 IAO 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 plan and coordinate Information Assurance Program (IAP) activities with affected stakeholders before conducting such activities in order to reduce the potential impact on operations.

Level 4 Quantitatively Controlled

Information Assurance (IAO) 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.

1.1 Referencias

1.2 Requisitos identificados

1.3 Regulaciones relacionadas

2. Requisitos identificados

Requisitos
Fuente Requisito

3. Regulaciones relacionadas

Regulaciones
Fuente Regulación
EULAW Artículo 21 Medidas para la gestión de riesgos de ciberseguridad
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EULAW Artículo 9 Sistema de gestión de riesgos
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EULAW Artículo 13 Gestión de la seguridad de las redes

Artículo 13

Gestión de la seguridad de las redes

Dentro de las salvaguardias que garanticen la seguridad de las redes contra las intrusiones y el uso indebido de los datos, las entidades financieras elaborarán, documentarán y aplicarán políticas, procedimientos, protocolos y herramientas en materia de gestión de la seguridad de las redes que incluirán todos los aspectos siguientes:

a) 

la separación y segmentación de los sistemas y redes de TIC teniendo en cuenta:

i) 

el carácter esencial o la importancia de la función sustentada por dichos sistemas y redes de TIC,

ii) 

la clasificación establecida de conformidad con el artículo 8, apartado 1, del Reglamento (UE) 2022/2554,

iii) 

el perfil de riesgo general de los activos de TIC que utilicen dichos sistemas y redes de TIC;

b) 

la documentación de todas las conexiones de red y flujos de datos de la entidad financiera;

c) 

el uso de una red separada y específica para la administración de los activos de TIC;

d) 

la determinación y aplicación de controles de acceso a las redes para prevenir y detectar las conexiones a la red de la entidad financiera mediante cualquier dispositivo o sistema no autorizado o cualquier nodo final que no cumpla los requisitos de seguridad de la entidad financiera;

e) 

el cifrado de las conexiones de red que pasen por redes corporativas, redes públicas, redes domésticas, redes de terceros y redes inalámbricas, en lo referente a los protocolos de comunicación utilizados, teniendo en cuenta los resultados de la clasificación de datos aprobada, los resultados de la evaluación del riesgo relacionado con las TIC y el cifrado de las conexiones de red a que se refiere el artículo 6, apartado 2;

f) 

el diseño de las redes en consonancia con los requisitos de seguridad de las TIC establecidos por la entidad financiera, teniendo en cuenta las prácticas punteras para garantizar la confidencialidad, integridad y disponibilidad de las redes;

g) 

la protección del tráfico de red entre las redes internas e internet y otras conexiones externas;

h) 

la determinación de las funciones y responsabilidades y de las etapas para la especificación, aplicación, aprobación, modificación y revisión de las reglas cortafuegos y los filtros de conexión;

i) 

la revisión de la arquitectura de las redes y del diseño de la seguridad de las redes una vez al año, y periódicamente en el caso de las microempresas, con el fin de detectar posibles vulnerabilidades;

j) 

las medidas para aislar temporalmente, en caso necesario, las subredes y los componentes y dispositivos de red;

k) 

la aplicación de una configuración segura de referencia de todos los componentes de las redes y el endurecimiento de las redes y de los dispositivos de red en consonancia con las instrucciones de los proveedores, las normas definidas en el artículo 2, punto 1, del Reglamento (UE) n.o 1025/2012, en su caso, y las prácticas punteras;

l) 

los procedimientos para limitar, bloquear y cerrar las sesiones de sistema y a distancia tras un período de inactividad especificado;

m) 

respecto de los acuerdos de servicios de red:

i) 

la determinación y especificación de las medidas de seguridad de las TIC y de la información, los niveles de servicio y los requisitos de gestión de todos los servicios de red,

ii) 

la especificación de si dichos servicios son prestados por un proveedor intragrupo o por proveedores terceros de servicios de TIC.

A efectos de la letra h), las entidades financieras revisarán periódicamente las reglas cortafuegos y los filtros de conexión teniendo en cuenta la clasificación establecida de conformidad con el artículo 8, apartado 1, del Reglamento (UE) 2022/2554 y el perfil de riesgo general de los sistemas de TIC que intervengan. En el caso de los sistemas de TIC que sustenten funciones esenciales o importantes, las entidades financieras verificarán la adecuación de las reglas cortafuegos y los filtros de conexión vigentes al menos cada seis meses.

EULAW Artículo 36 Pruebas de seguridad de las TIC
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EULAW Artículo 36 Pruebas de seguridad de las TIC
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EULAW Artículo 13 Obligaciones de los fabricantes
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EULAW Artículo 32 Procedimientos de evaluación de la conformidad de los productos con elementos digitales
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EULAW Artículo 13 Obligaciones de los fabricantes
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EULAW Artículo 32 Procedimientos de evaluación de la conformidad de los productos con elementos digitales
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Incidencias vinculadas

Vínculos
Tipo de vínculo Incidencia
is related to Annual
is related to relative Control Weighting = 10
is related to Process
is related to Protect
is related to SCRM Focus Tier 1 STRATEGIC
is related to SCRM Focus Tier 2 OPERATIONAL
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 Loss, Theft or Damage of Assets
blocks Unauthorized Modification / Loss of System Integrity
blocks Business / Service Interruption
blocks Data Loss / Integrity Compromise
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 Exposure from Unaddressed Vulnerabilities
blocks System / Service Compromise
blocks Failure to Support Business / Mission Objectives
blocks Unaddressed Security / Compliance Exposure
blocks Unperformed / Unowned Control Responsibilities
blocks Uncontrolled Internal Security / Privacy Exposure
blocks Uncontrolled Third-Party Security / Privacy Exposure
blocks Lack of oversight of internal controls
blocks Lack of oversight of third-party controls
blocks Loss of Investigative / Evidentiary Capability
blocks Delayed Containment / Increased Incident Impact
blocks Incident Persistence / Recurrence
blocks Incident Response / Recovery Cost
blocks Undetected / Delayed Detection of Adverse Activity
blocks Third-Party Cybersecurity Compromise / Exposure
blocks Third-Party Physical Security Disruption / Exposure
blocks Sub-Tier / Fourth-Party Supply Chain Exposure
blocks Third-Party Legal / Compliance Exposure
blocks Harm from Unauthorized / Unintended Product or Service Use
blocks Third-Party Dependency Failure
is related to Semi-Annual
blocks Exploit Public-Facing Application
blocks Supply Chain Compromise
blocks Compromise Software Dependencies and Development Tools
blocks Compromise Software Supply Chain
blocks Exploitation of Remote Services
blocks Loss of Authorization / Certification / License
blocks Inability to Demonstrate Due Diligence / Due Care
blocks Unreliable Assurance / Decision Information
blocks Drought & Water Shortage
blocks Earthquakes
blocks Fire & Wildfires
blocks Floods
blocks Hurricanes & Tropical Storms
blocks Landslides & Debris Flow
blocks Pandemic (Disease) Outbreaks
blocks Severe Weather
blocks Space Weather
blocks Thunderstorms & Lightning
blocks Tornadoes
blocks Tsunamis
blocks Volcanoes
blocks Winter Storms & Extreme Cold
blocks Malicious Cyber Activity
blocks Dysfunctional Management Practices
blocks Human Error
blocks Technical / Mechanical Failure
blocks Statutory / Regulatory / Contractual Change
blocks Data Quality Degradation / Data Poisoning
blocks Fraud, Corruption and/or Intentional Criminal Conduct
blocks Conflict of Interest (COI) / Undue Influence / Insider Misconduct
blocks Workforce Shortage / Loss of Critical Skills / Labor Disruption
blocks OPS-13.01AC
blocks IAM-03.02AC
blocks CRY-05.05B
blocks COM-03.01B
blocks Loss of Authorization / Certification / License
blocks Inability to Demonstrate Due Diligence / Due Care
blocks Unreliable Assurance / Decision Information
blocks Drought & Water Shortage
blocks Earthquakes
blocks Fire & Wildfires
blocks Floods
blocks Hurricanes & Tropical Storms
blocks Landslides & Debris Flow
blocks Pandemic (Disease) Outbreaks
blocks Severe Weather
blocks Space Weather
blocks Thunderstorms & Lightning
blocks Tornadoes
blocks Tsunamis
blocks Volcanoes
blocks Winter Storms & Extreme Cold
blocks Malicious Cyber Activity
blocks Dysfunctional Management Practices
blocks Human Error
blocks Technical / Mechanical Failure
blocks Statutory / Regulatory / Contractual Change
blocks Data Quality Degradation / Data Poisoning
blocks Fraud, Corruption and/or Intentional Criminal Conduct
blocks Conflict of Interest (COI) / Undue Influence / Insider Misconduct
blocks Workforce Shortage / Loss of Critical Skills / Labor Disruption
blocks OPS-13.01AC
blocks IAM-03.02AC
blocks CRY-05.05B
blocks COM-03.01B
is blocked by IAO-04 Control Validation Testing (CVT) – Assessment Procedure
blocks CA-02 Control Assessments
blocks CA-02 [L] Control Assessments
blocks CA-02 [M] Control Assessments
blocks CA-02 [H] Control Assessments
blocks CA-02 [P] Control Assessments
blocks 03.12.01 Security Assessment
blocks ID.RA-01 Vulnerabilities in assets are identified, validated, and recorded
blocks ID.IM-01 Improvements are identified from evaluations
blocks ID.IM-02 Improvements are identified from security tests and exercises, including those done in coordination with suppliers and relevant third parties
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