+Work From Anywhere (WFA) - Telecommuting Security

Work From Anywhere (WFA) - Telecommuting Security

Description

Mechanisms exist to define secure telecommuting practices and govern remote access to Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD) for remote workers.

Possible Solutions & Considerations

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

∙ Remote work security policy
∙ VPN requirement for home workers

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

∙ Work-from-anywhere security policy
∙ VPN + MFA for remote workers
∙ Acceptable use policy

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

∙ Formal WFA security program
∙ VPN/ZTNA + MFA
∙ Endpoint security for remote devices

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

∙ Enterprise WFA security program
∙ ZTNA/SASE solution
∙ Remote endpoint management (MDM/UEM)

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

∙ Enterprise WFA security framework
∙ SASE platform (e.g., Zscaler, Netskope)
∙ UEM for remote endpoints
∙ Security awareness training for remote work

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

Network Security (NET) 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 NET domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with NET 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 NET domain capabilities to address applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD).
▪ Network security-related controls are primarily administrative and preventative in nature (e.g., policies, standards and procedures & guidelines).
▪ Network security management may be a defined function (e.g., team or department) or assigned as an additional duty to existing IT and/or cybersecurity personnel.
▪ IT personnel define secure networking practices to protect the Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability and Safety (CIAS) of the organization's TAASD.
▪ Secure Baseline Configurations (SBC) enforce the principles of least privileges and least functionality for boundary protection technologies.

Level 3 Well Defined

Network Security (NET) 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 NET 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 NET domain capabilities are well-documented and kept current by process owners.
▪ A network security 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 network security operations (e.g., network management solution and log aggregator).
▪ 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 NET 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).
▪ Secure Baseline Configurations (SBC) enforce the principles of least privileges and least functionality for boundary protection technologies.
▪ An implemented and operational capability exists to define secure telecommuting practices and govern remote access to TAASD for remote workers.

Level 4 Quantitatively Controlled

Network Security (NET) 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. Panoramica

Titolo Standard

1.1 Riferimenti

1.2 Requisiti identificati

1.3 Regolamentazioni correlate

2. Requisiti identificati

Requisiti
Fonte Requisito

3. Regolamentazioni correlate

Regolamentazioni
Fonte Regolamentazione
EULAW Articolo 11 Sicurezza dei dati e dei sistemi
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EULAW Articolo 35 Sicurezza dei dati, dei sistemi e delle reti

Articolo 35

Sicurezza dei dati, dei sistemi e delle reti

Le entità finanziarie di cui all’articolo 16, paragrafo 1, del regolamento (UE) 2022/2554, nell’ambito dei loro sistemi, protocolli e strumenti, elaborano e attuano salvaguardie che garantiscono la sicurezza delle reti contro le intrusioni e l’uso improprio dei dati e che preservano la disponibilità, l’autenticità, l’integrità e la riservatezza dei dati. In particolare, le entità finanziarie, tenendo conto della classificazione di cui all’articolo 30, paragrafo 1, del presente regolamento, stabiliscono tutti gli elementi seguenti:

a) 

l’identificazione e l’attuazione di misure di protezione dei dati in uso, in transito e a riposo;

b) 

l’identificazione e l’attuazione di misure di sicurezza relative all’uso di software, supporti di memorizzazione dei dati, sistemi e dispositivi endpoint utilizzati per trasferire e memorizzare dati dell’entità finanziaria;

c) 

l’identificazione e l’attuazione di misure per prevenire e individuare connessioni non autorizzate alla rete dell’entità finanziaria e per proteggere il traffico di rete tra le reti interne dell’entità finanziaria e Internet e altre connessioni esterne;

d) 

l’identificazione e l’attuazione di misure che garantiscano la disponibilità, l’autenticità, l’integrità e la riservatezza dei dati durante le trasmissioni di rete;

e) 

un processo per cancellare in modo sicuro i dati nei locali o memorizzati esternamente che l’entità finanziaria non ha più bisogno di raccogliere o conservare;

f) 

un processo per smaltire o dismettere in modo sicuro i dispositivi di archiviazione dati presenti nei locali o quelli conservati all’esterno contenenti informazioni riservate;

g) 

l’identificazione e l’attuazione di misure per garantire che il telelavoro e l’uso di dispositivi endpoint privati non abbiano un impatto negativo sulla capacità dell’entità finanziaria di svolgere le proprie attività critiche in modo adeguato, tempestivo e sicuro.

Ticket collegati

Collegamenti
Tipo di collegamento Ticket
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 Unauthorized Access
blocks Identity Compromise / Impersonation
blocks Loss, Theft or Damage of Assets
blocks System / Data Compromise (Technical Vector)
blocks System / Data Compromise (Non-Technical Vector)
blocks Regulatory / Legal / Contractual Financial Liability
blocks System / Service Compromise
blocks Unperformed / Unowned Control Responsibilities
blocks Uncontrolled Internal Security / Privacy Exposure
blocks Inability to Demonstrate Due Diligence / Due Care
blocks Lack of a security-minded workforce
blocks Loss of Confidentiality
blocks Loss of Data Integrity
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 Statutory / Regulatory / Contractual Change
blocks Fraud, Corruption and/or Intentional Criminal Conduct
blocks Conflict of Interest (COI) / Undue Influence / Insider Misconduct
blocks Hazardous / Degraded Operational Environment
blocks Workforce Shortage / Loss of Critical Skills / Labor Disruption
blocks Infrastructure Failure / Degradation
blocks HR-07.01B
blocks HR-08.01B
blocks Loss of Accountability / Attribution
blocks Unauthorized Access
blocks Identity Compromise / Impersonation
blocks Loss, Theft or Damage of Assets
blocks System / Data Compromise (Technical Vector)
blocks System / Data Compromise (Non-Technical Vector)
blocks Regulatory / Legal / Contractual Financial Liability
blocks System / Service Compromise
blocks Unperformed / Unowned Control Responsibilities
blocks Uncontrolled Internal Security / Privacy Exposure
blocks Inability to Demonstrate Due Diligence / Due Care
blocks Lack of a security-minded workforce
blocks Loss of Confidentiality
blocks Loss of Data Integrity
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 Statutory / Regulatory / Contractual Change
blocks Fraud, Corruption and/or Intentional Criminal Conduct
blocks Conflict of Interest (COI) / Undue Influence / Insider Misconduct
blocks Hazardous / Degraded Operational Environment
blocks Workforce Shortage / Loss of Critical Skills / Labor Disruption
blocks Infrastructure Failure / Degradation
blocks HR-07.01B
blocks HR-08.01B
is blocked by NET-27 Work From Anywhere (WFA) - Telecommuting Security – Assessment Procedure
blocks 03.01.12 Remote Access
blocks 03.10.06 Alternate Work Site
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