+Network Security Controls (NSC)

Network Security Controls (NSC)

Description

Mechanisms exist to develop, govern & update procedures to facilitate the implementation of Network Security Controls (NSC).

Possible Solutions & Considerations

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

∙ Basic firewall (home router or free pfSense)
∙ Network security policy

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

∙ Small business firewall (e.g., Cisco Meraki, Fortinet FortiGate)
∙ Network security policy

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

∙ Next-gen firewall (NGFW)
∙ Network segmentation
∙ IDS/IPS
∙ Network security standards

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

∙ Enterprise NGFW (e.g., Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet)
∙ Network security program
∙ IDS/IPS
∙ NAC

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

∙ Enterprise NGFW with threat intelligence feeds
∙ Zero-trust network architecture
∙ SIEM integration
∙ NAC
∙ SD-WAN

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

Network Security (NET) domain capabilities are ad hoc and inconsistent. Capability criteria associated with this control may include:
▪ Policies, standards & procedures associated with NET domain capabilities provide limited coverage due to the depth and breadth of the existing documentation.
▪ Network security-related activities are decentralized (e.g., a localized/regionalized function) and uses non-standardized methods to implement secure, resilient and compliant practices.
▪ Administrative processes are used to configure boundary devices (e.g., firewalls and routers) to deny network traffic by default and allow network traffic by exception (e.g., deny all and permit by exception).
▪ Administrative processes enforce the use of human reviews for Access Control Lists (ACLs) and similar rulesets on a routine basis.
▪ Internet-facing technologies are governed no differently from internal network assets.
▪ Network communications containing sensitive/regulated data are protected using a cryptographic mechanism to prevent unauthorized disclosure of information while in transit (e.g., SSH, TLS and VPN).
▪ Wireless access is protected via secure authentication and encryption.

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.
▪ Network communications containing sensitive/regulated data use a cryptographic mechanism to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of information while in transit (e.g., SSH, TLS and VPN).

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 develop, govern & update procedures to facilitate the implementation of Network Security Controls (NSC).

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. Pārskats

Nosaukums Standarts

1.1 Atsauces

1.2 Identificētās prasības

1.3 Saistītie tiesību akti

2. Identificētās prasības

Prasības
Avots Prasība

3. Saistītie tiesību akti

Tiesību akti
Avots Regulējums
EULAW 13. pants Tīkla drošības pārvaldība

13. pants

Tīkla drošības pārvaldība

Finanšu vienības kā daļu no aizsardzības pasākumiem, kas nodrošina tīklu aizsardzību pret ielaušanos sistēmā un datu ļaunprātīgu izmantošanu, izstrādā, dokumentē un īsteno politiku, procedūras, protokolus un rīkus attiecībā uz tīkla drošības pārvaldību, kas ietver visu turpmāk minēto:

a) 

IKT sistēmu un tīklu nošķiršana un segmentācija, ņemot vērā:

i) 

šo IKT sistēmu un tīklu atbalstītās funkcijas kritiskumu vai svarīgumu;

ii) 

klasifikāciju, kas noteikta saskaņā ar Regulas (ES) 2022/2554 8. panta 1. punktu;

iii) 

IKT aktīvu, kas izmanto šīs IKT sistēmas un tīklus, vispārējo riska profilu;

b) 

visu finanšu vienības tīkla savienojumu un datu plūsmu dokumentācija;

c) 

atsevišķa un specializēta tīkla izmantošana IKT aktīvu pārvaldībai;

d) 

tīkla piekļuves kontroļu identifikācija un īstenošana, lai novērstu un atklātu jebkuras neatļautas ierīces vai sistēmas vai jebkura finanšu vienības drošības prasībām neatbilstoša gala punkta savienojumu ar finanšu vienības tīklu;

e) 

to tīkla savienojumu šifrēšana, kuri notiek pa uzņēmuma tīkliem, publiskajiem tīkliem, mājas tīkliem, trešo personu tīkliem un bezvadu tīkliem, attiecībā uz izmantotajiem komunikācijas protokoliem, ņemot vērā apstiprinātās datu klasifikācijas rezultātus, IKT riska novērtējuma rezultātus un 6. panta 2. punktā minēto tīkla savienojumu šifrēšanu;

f) 

tīklu izstrāde saskaņā ar finanšu vienības noteiktajām IKT drošības prasībām, ņemot vērā paraugpraksi, lai nodrošinātu tīkla konfidencialitāti, integritāti un pieejamību;

g) 

tīkla datplūsmas aizsardzība starp iekšējiem tīkliem un internetu un citiem ārējiem savienojumiem;

h) 

uzdevumu un atbildības, un veicamo pasākumu identifikācija, lai konkrēti noteiktu, īstenotu, apstiprinātu, mainītu un pārskatītu ugunsmūra noteikumus un savienojumu filtrus;

i) 

tīkla arhitektūras un tīkla drošības sistēmas pārskatīšana reizi gadā un – mikrouzņēmumiem – periodiski, lai apzinātu iespējamo ievainojamību;

j) 

pasākumi, lai vajadzības gadījumā īslaicīgi izolētu apakštīklus un tīkla komponentus un ierīces;

k) 

visu tīkla komponentu drošas bāzkonfigurācijas īstenošana un tīkla un tīkla ierīču stiprināšana atbilstīgi jebkuriem piegādātāju norādījumiem, attiecīgā gadījumā – piemērojamiem standartiem, kas noteikti Regulas (ES) Nr. 1025/2012 2. panta 1. punktā, un paraugpraksi;

l) 

procedūras, lai ierobežotu, nobloķētu un izbeigtu sistēmas sesijas un attālās sesijas pēc noteikta neaktivitātes perioda;

m) 

attiecībā uz tīkla pakalpojumu līgumiem:

i) 

IKT un informācijas drošības pasākumu, pakalpojumu līmeņu un visu tīkla pakalpojumu pārvaldības prasību identifikācija un specifikācija;

ii) 

vai šos pakalpojumus sniedz IKT pakalpojumu sniedzējs grupas iekšienē vai trešās personas, kas sniedz IKT pakalpojumus.

Šā punkta h) apakšpunkta nolūkos finanšu vienības veic ugunsmūra noteikumu un savienojumu filtru regulāru pārskatīšanu saskaņā ar klasifikāciju, kas noteikta saskaņā ar Regulas (ES) 2022/2554 8. panta 1. punktu, un iesaistīto IKT sistēmu vispārējo riska profilu. Attiecībā uz IKT sistēmām, kas atbalsta kritiski svarīgas vai svarīgas funkcijas, finanšu vienības pārbauda esošo ugunsmūra noteikumu un savienojumu filtru atbilstību vismaz reizi sešos mēnešos.

EULAW 35. pants Datu, sistēmu un tīkla drošība

35. pants

Datu, sistēmu un tīkla drošība

Regulas (ES) 2022/2554 16. panta 1. punktā minētās finanšu vienības kā daļu no savām sistēmām, protokoliem un rīkiem izstrādā un īsteno aizsardzības pasākumus, kas nodrošina tīklu aizsardzību pret ielaušanos un datu ļaunprātīgu izmantošanu un kas saglabā datu pieejamību, autentiskumu, integritāti un konfidencialitāti. Konkrētāk, finanšu vienības, ņemot vērā šīs regulas 30. panta 1. punktā minēto klasifikāciju, nosaka:

a) 

pasākumu identifikāciju un īstenošanu, lai aizsargātu datus, kad tie tiek izmantoti, tiek nosūtīti vai tiek glabāti;

b) 

drošības pasākumu identifikāciju un īstenošanu attiecībā uz tādas programmatūras, datu nesēju, sistēmu un galapunkta ierīču izmantošanu, kuras nosūta un glabā finanšu vienības datus;

c) 

pasākumu identifikāciju un īstenošanu, lai novērstu un atklātu neatļautu pieslēgšanos finanšu vienības tīklam un aizsargātu tīkla datplūsmu starp finanšu vienības iekšējiem tīkliem un internetu un citiem ārējiem pieslēgumiem;

d) 

pasākumu identifikāciju un īstenošanu, lai nodrošinātu datu pieejamību, autentiskumu, integritāti un konfidencialitāti, kad notiek nosūtīšana tīklā;

e) 

procesu to datu drošai dzēšanai, kas tiek turēti telpās vai tiek glabāti ārēji un ko finanšu vienībai vairs nav nepieciešams vākt vai glabāt;

f) 

procesu, lai droši utilizētu vai izņemtu no ekspluatācijas telpās esošās datu glabāšanas ierīces vai datu glabāšanas ierīces, kas tiek glabātas ārēji un kas satur konfidenciālu informāciju;

g) 

pasākumu identifikāciju un īstenošanu, lai nodrošinātu, ka tāldarbs un privātu galapunkta ierīču izmantošana nelabvēlīgi neietekmē finanšu vienības spēju veikt tās kritiski svarīgās darbības pienācīgā, savlaicīgā un drošā veidā.

EULAW 21. pants Kiberdrošības risku pārvaldības pasākumi
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Saistītie uzdevumi

Saites
Saites veids Uzdevums
is related to Annual
is related to relative Control Weighting = 09
is related to Technology
is related to Protect
is related to SCRM Focus Tier 3 TACTICAL
blocks Unauthorized Privilege Elevation
blocks Unauthorized Access
blocks Loss, Theft or Damage of Assets
blocks Unauthorized Retention / Inability to Dispose of Data
blocks Business / Service Interruption
blocks Data Loss / Integrity Compromise
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 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 Lack of oversight of internal controls
blocks Lack of oversight of third-party controls
blocks Incident Response / Recovery Cost
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 relative Control Weighting = 10
is related to Govern
is related to SCRM Focus Tier 1 STRATEGIC
is related to SCRM Focus Tier 2 OPERATIONAL
blocks Exposure from Unaddressed Vulnerabilities
blocks System / Service Compromise
blocks Loss of Authorization / Certification / License
blocks Unperformed / Unowned Control Responsibilities
blocks Inability to Demonstrate Due Diligence / Due Care
blocks Unreliable Assurance / Decision Information
blocks Undetected / Delayed Detection of Adverse Activity
blocks Lack of a security-minded workforce
blocks Loss of Confidentiality
blocks Loss of Data / Service Availability
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 Statutory / Regulatory / Contractual Change
blocks Conflict of Interest (COI) / Undue Influence / Insider Misconduct
blocks Workforce Shortage / Loss of Critical Skills / Labor Disruption
blocks COS-02.01B
blocks COS-03.03B
is blocked by NET-02 Network Security Controls (NSC) – Assessment Procedure
blocks SC-01 Policy and Procedures
blocks SC-01 [L] Policy and Procedures
blocks SC-01 [M] Policy and Procedures
blocks SC-01 [H] Policy and Procedures
blocks 03.01.12 Remote Access
blocks 03.01.16 Wireless Access
blocks 03.01.18 Access Control for Mobile Devices
blocks 03.13.01 Boundary Protection
blocks PR.IR-01 Networks and environments are protected from unauthorized logical access and usage
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