CIS Controls v8 Mapping To ISACA COBIT 19 2 2023

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Mapping Methodology
Mapping Methodology
This page describes the methodology used to map the CIS Critical Security Controls to ISACA COBIT 19
Reference link for COBIT 19: https://www.isaca.org/resources/cobit
The methodology used to create the mapping can be useful to anyone attempting to understand the relatio
The overall goal for CIS mappings is to be as specific as possible, leaning towards under-mapping versus
It is not enough for two Controls to be related, it must be clear that implementing one Control will contribute
The general strategy used is to identify all of the aspects within a Control and attempt to discern if both item
CIS Control 6.1 - Establish an Access Granting Process

Establish and follow a process, preferably automated, for granting access to enterprise assets upon new h
For a defensive mitigation to map to this CIS Safeguard it must have at least one of the following:
• A clearly documented process, covering both new employees and changes in access.
• All relevant enteprise access control must be covered under this process, there can be no seperation whe
• Automated tools are ideally used, such as a SSO provider or routing access control through a directory s
• The same process is followed every time a user's rights change, so a user never amasses greater rights
If the two concepts are effectively equal, they are mapped with the relationship "equivalent". If they are not
The relationships can be further analyzed to understand how similar or different the two defensive mitigatio
The relationship column will contain one of four possible values:
• Equivalent: The defensive mitigation contains the exact same security concept as the CIS Control.
• Superset: The CIS Control is partially or mostly related to the defensive mitigation in question, but the CIS
• Subset: The CIS Safeguard is partially or mostly related, yet is still subsumed within the defensive mitigat
• No relationship: This will be represented by a blank cell.
The relationships should be read from left to right, like a sentence. CIS Safeguard X is Equivalent to this <
Examples:
CIS Safeguard 16.8 "Separate Production and Non-Production Systems" is EQUIVALENT to NIST CSF PR
CIS Safeguard 3.5 "Securely Dispose of Data" is a SUBSET of NIST CSF PR.DS-3 "Assets are formally m
The CIS Controls are written with certain principles in mind, such as only having one ask per Safeguard. C
the relationship will often be "Subset."
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CIS Security
CIS Safeguard Asset Type
Control Function
1
1 1.1 Devices Identify
1 1.2 Devices Respond
1 1.3 Devices Detect
1 1.4 Devices Identify
2
2 2.1 Applications Identify
2 2.3 Applications Respond
2 2.4 Applications Detect
2 2.5 Applications Protect
3
3 3.1 Data Identify
3 3.2 Data Identify
3 3.3 Data Protect
3 3.4 Data Protect
3 3.5 Data Protect
3 3.6 Devices Protect
3 3.7 Data Identify

3 3.8 Data Identify
3 3.9 Data Protect
3 3.10 Data Protect
3 3.11 Data Protect
3 3.12 Network Protect
3 3.13 Data Protect

3 3.14 Data Detect
4
4 4.3 Users Protect

4 4.7 Users Protect
4 4.10 Devices Respond
5 5.1 Users Identify

5 5.2 Users Protect
5 5.3 Users Respond
5 5.4 Users Protect
5 5.6 Users Protect

6
6 6.1 Users Protect
6 6.2 Users Protect
6 6.3 Users Protect
6 6.4 Users Protect
6 6.5 Users Protect
6 6.7 Users Protect
6 6.8 Data Protect

7

8 8.2 Network Detect

8 8.12 Data Detect

10

11
11 11.1 Data Recover
11 11.3 Data Protect
12

12 12.4 Network Identify

13

14
14 14.1 N/A Protect
14 14.2 N/A Protect
14 14.3 N/A Protect
14 14.4 N/A Protect
14 14.5 N/A Protect
14 14.6 N/A Protect
14 14.7 N/A Protect

14 14.8 N/A Protect
14 14.9 N/A Protect
15
15 15.1 N/A Identify
15 15.4 N/A Protect

15 15.4 N/A Protect
15 15.6 Data Detect
15 15.7 Data Protect
16



17
17 17.1 N/A Respond
17 17.2 N/A Respond
17 17.3 N/A Respond
17 17.4 N/A Respond
17 17.5 N/A Respond

17 17.6 N/A Respond
17 17.7 N/A Recover
17 17.8 N/A Recover
17 17.9 N/A Recover
18
18 18.2 Network Identify

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Inventory and Control of Enterprise Assets
Actively manage (inventory, track, and correct) all enterprise assets (end-user devices, including p
mobile; network devices; non-computing/Internet of Things (IoT) devices; and servers) connected t
infrastructure physically, virtually, remotely, and those within cloud environments, to accurately kn
totality of assets that need to be monitored and protected within the enterprise. This will also suppo
identifying unauthorized and unmanaged assets to remove or remediate.
Establish and Maintain Detailed

Enterprise Asset Inventory
Address Unauthorized Assets
Utilize an Active Discovery Tool
Use Dynamic Host

Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Logging to Update Enterprise
Asset Inventory
Use a Passive Asset Discovery

Tool
Inventory and Control of Software Assets

Actively manage (inventory, track, and correct) all software (operating systems and applications) o
network so that only authorized software is installed and can execute, and that unauthorized and u
software is found and prevented from installation or execution.
Establish and Maintain a

Software Inventory
Ensure Authorized Software is

Currently Supported
Address Unauthorized Software
Utilize Automated Software

Inventory Tools
Allowlist Authorized Software
Allowlist Authorized Libraries
Allowlist Authorized Scripts
Data Protection
Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose
Establish and Maintain a Data

Management Process

Inventory
Configure Data Access Control

Lists
Enforce Data Retention
Securely Dispose of Data
Encrypt Data on End-User

Devices

Classification Scheme
Document Data Flows
Encrypt Data on Removable

Media
Encrypt Sensitive Data in

Transit
Encrypt Sensitive Data at Rest
Segment Data Processing and

Storage Based on Sensitivity
Deploy a Data Loss Prevention

Solution
Log Sensitive Data Access
Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software
Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including p
mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating system
applications).

Secure Configuration Process

Secure Configuration Process
for Network Infrastructure
Configure Automatic Session

Locking on Enterprise Assets
Implement and Manage a

Firewall on Servers
Implement and Manage a

Firewall on End-User Devices
Securely Manage Enterprise
Assets and Software
Manage Default Accounts on

Enterprise Assets and Software
Uninstall or Disable
Unnecessary Services on
Enterprise Assets and Software
Configure Trusted DNS Servers

on Enterprise Assets
Enforce Automatic Device

Lockout on Portable End-User
Devices
Enforce Remote Wipe

Capability on Portable End-User
Devices
Separate Enterprise
Workspaces on Mobile End-
User Devices
Account Management
Use processes and tools to assign and manage authorization to credentials for user accounts, inclu
administrator accounts, as well as service accounts, to enterprise assets and software.
Establish and Maintain an

Inventory of Accounts
Use Unique Passwords
Disable Dormant Accounts
Restrict Administrator Privileges

to Dedicated Administrator
Accounts

Inventory of Service Accounts
Centralize Account
Management
Access Control Management
Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges f
administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
Establish an Access Granting
Process
Establish an Access Revoking

Process
Require MFA for Externally-

Exposed Applications
Require MFA for Remote

Network Access
Require MFA for Administrative
Access
Inventory of Authentication and
Authorization Systems
Centralize Access Control
Define and Maintain Role-

Based Access Control
Continuous Vulnerability Management
Develop a plan to continuously assess and track vulnerabilities on all enterprise assets within the e
infrastructure, in order to remediate, and minimize, the window of opportunity for attackers. Monito
private industry sources for new threat and vulnerability information.

Vulnerability Management
Process

Remediation Process
Perform Automated Operating

System Patch Management
Perform Automated Application
Patch Management
Perform Automated
Vulnerability Scans of Internal
Enterprise Assets
Perform Automated
Vulnerability Scans of
Externally-Exposed Enterprise
Assets
Remediate Detected
Vulnerabilities
Audit Log Management
Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover
attack.
Establish and Maintain an Audit

Log Management Process
Collect Audit Logs
Ensure Adequate Audit Log

Storage
Standardize Time
Synchronization
Collect Detailed Audit Logs
Collect DNS Query Audit Logs

Collect URL Request Audit
Logs
Collect Command-Line Audit
Logs
Centralize Audit Logs
Retain Audit Logs
Conduct Audit Log Reviews
Collect Service Provider Logs
Email and Web Browser Protections
Improve protections and detections of threats from email and web vectors, as these are opportuniti
attackers to manipulate human behavior through direct engagement.
Ensure Use of Only Fully

Supported Browsers and Email
Clients
Use DNS Filtering Services

Maintain and Enforce Network-
Based URL Filters
Restrict Unnecessary or
Unauthorized Browser and
Email Client Extensions
Implement DMARC
Block Unnecessary File Types
Deploy and Maintain Email

Server Anti-Malware
Protections
Malware Defenses
Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts
enterprise assets.
Deploy and Maintain Anti-

Malware Software
Configure Automatic Anti-

Malware Signature Updates
Disable Autorun and Autoplay

for Removable Media
Configure Automatic Anti-
Malware Scanning of
Removable Media
Enable Anti-Exploitation
Features
Centrally Manage Anti-Malware

Software
Use Behavior-Based Anti-

Malware Software
Data Recovery
Establish and maintain data recovery practices sufficient to restore in-scope enterprise assets to a
and trusted state.

Recovery Process
Perform Automated Backups
Protect Recovery Data

Isolated Instance of Recovery
Data
Test Data Recovery
Network Infrastructure
Management
Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report, correct) network devices, in order to prev
attackers from exploiting vulnerable network services and access points.
Ensure Network Infrastructure is

Up-to-Date
Secure Network Architecture
Securely Manage Network

Infrastructure
Securely Manage Network

Infrastructure
Establish and Maintain

Architecture Diagram(s)
Centralize Network
Authentication, Authorization,
and Auditing (AAA)
Use of Secure Network

Management and
Communication Protocols
Ensure Remote Devices Utilize
a VPN and are Connecting to
an Enterprise’s AAA
Infrastructure
Establish and Maintain
Dedicated Computing
Resources for All Administrative
Work
Network Monitoring and

Defense
Operate processes and tooling to establish and maintain comprehensive network monitoring and d
against security threats across the enterprise’s network infrastructure and user base.
Centralize Security Event

Alerting
Deploy a Host-Based Intrusion

Detection Solution
Deploy a Network Intrusion

Detection Solution
Perform Traffic Filtering

Between Network Segments
Manage Access Control for

Remote Assets
Collect Network Traffic Flow

Logs
Deploy a Host-Based Intrusion

Prevention Solution
Deploy a Network Intrusion

Prevention Solution
Deploy Port-Level Access

Control
Perform Application Layer

Filtering
Tune Security Event Alerting
Thresholds
Security Awareness and Skills Training
Establish and maintain a security awareness program to influence behavior among the workforce t
conscious and properly skilled to reduce cybersecurity risks to the enterprise.

Security Awareness Program
Train Workforce Members to

Recognize Social Engineering
Attacks
Train Workforce Members on

Authentication Best Practices
Train Workforce on Data

Handling Best Practices

Causes of Unintentional Data
Exposure

Recognizing and Reporting
Security Incidents
Train Workforce on How to

Identify and Report if Their
Enterprise Assets are Missing
Security Updates
Train Workforce on the Dangers
of Connecting to and
Transmitting Enterprise Data
Over Insecure Networks
Conduct Role-Specific Security

Awareness and Skills Training
Service Provider Management

Develop a process to evaluate service providers who hold sensitive data, or are responsible for an
critical IT platforms or processes, to ensure these providers are protecting those platforms and dat
appropriately.

Inventory of Service Providers

Service Provider Management
Policy
Classify Service Providers
Ensure Service Provider

Contracts Include Security
Requirements
Ensure Service Provider
Contracts Include Security
Requirements
Assess Service Providers
Monitor Service Providers
Securely Decommission
Service Providers
Application Software Security
Manage the security life cycle of in-house developed, hosted, or acquired software to prevent, dete
remediate security weaknesses before they can impact the enterprise.

Secure Application
Development Process
Secure Application
Development Process

Process to Accept and Address
Software Vulnerabilities
Perform Root Cause Analysis

on Security Vulnerabilities
Establish and Manage an

Inventory of Third-Party
Software Components
Use Up-to-Date and Trusted

Third-Party Software
Components

Severity Rating System and
Process for Application
Vulnerabilities
Use Standard Hardening
Configuration Templates for
Application Infrastructure
Separate Production and Non-

Production Systems
Train Developers in Application

Security Concepts and Secure
Coding
Apply Secure Design Principles

in Application Architectures
Leverage Vetted Modules or

Services for Application
Security Components
Implement Code-Level Security

Checks
Conduct Application Penetration

Testing
Conduct Threat Modeling
Incident Response Management
Establish a program to develop and maintain an incident response capability (e.g., policies, plans, p
defined roles, training, and communications) to prepare, detect, and quickly respond to an attack.
Designate Personnel to Manage

Incident Handling
Establish and Maintain Contact

Information for Reporting
Security Incidents

Enterprise Process for
Reporting Incidents

Incident Response Process
Assign Key Roles and

Responsibilities
Define Mechanisms for
Communicating During Incident
Response
Conduct Routine Incident

Response Exercises
Conduct Post-Incident Reviews
Establish and Maintain Security

Incident Thresholds
Penetration Testing
Test the effectiveness and resiliency of enterprise assets through identifying and exploiting weakn
controls (people, processes, and technology), and simulating the objectives and actions of an attac

Penetration Testing Program
Perform Periodic External

Penetration Tests
Remediate Penetration Test

Findings
Validate Security Measures
Perform Periodic Internal

Penetration Tests
Description
l of Enterprise Assets
entory, track, and correct) all enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and
ces; non-computing/Internet of Things (IoT) devices; and servers) connected to the
ally, virtually, remotely, and those within cloud environments, to accurately know the
need to be monitored and protected within the enterprise. This will also support
zed and unmanaged assets to remove or remediate.
Establish and maintain an accurate, detailed, and up-to-date inventory of all enterprise
assets with the potential to store or process data, to include: end-user devices
(including portable and mobile), network devices, non-computing/IoT devices, and
servers. Ensure the inventory records the network address (if static), hardware
address, machine name, enterprise asset owner, department for each asset, and
whether the asset has been approved to connect to the network. For mobile end-user
devices, MDM type tools can support this process, where appropriate. This inventory
includes assets connected to the infrastructure physically, virtually, remotely, and those
within cloud environments. Additionally, it includes assets that are regularly connected
to the enterprise’s network infrastructure, even if they are not under control of the
enterprise. Review and update the inventory of all enterprise assets bi-annually, or
more frequently.
Ensure that a process exists to address unauthorized assets on a weekly basis. The
enterprise may choose to remove the asset from the network, deny the asset from
connecting remotely to the network, or quarantine the asset.
Utilize an active discovery tool to identify assets connected to the enterprise’s network.
Configure the active discovery tool to execute daily, or more frequently.
Use DHCP logging on all DHCP servers or Internet Protocol (IP) address management
tools to update the enterprise’s asset inventory. Review and use logs to update the
enterprise’s asset inventory weekly, or more frequently.
Use a passive discovery tool to identify assets connected to the enterprise’s network.
Review and use scans to update the enterprise’s asset inventory at least weekly, or
more frequently.
l of Software Assets
entory, track, and correct) all software (operating systems and applications) on the
authorized software is installed and can execute, and that unauthorized and unmanaged
d prevented from installation or execution.
Establish and maintain a detailed inventory of all licensed software installed on

enterprise assets. The software inventory must document the title, publisher, initial
install/use date, and business purpose for each entry; where appropriate, include the
Uniform Resource Locator (URL), app store(s), version(s), deployment mechanism,
and decommission date. Review and update the software inventory bi-annually, or
more frequently.
Ensure that only currently supported software is designated as authorized in the

software inventory for enterprise assets. If software is unsupported, yet necessary for
the fulfillment of the enterprise’s mission, document an exception detailing mitigating
controls and residual risk acceptance. For any unsupported software without an
exception documentation, designate as unauthorized. Review the software list to verify
software support at least monthly, or more frequently.
Ensure that unauthorized software is either removed from use on enterprise assets or
receives a documented exception. Review monthly, or more frequently.
Utilize software inventory tools, when possible, throughout the enterprise to automate
the discovery and documentation of installed software.
Use technical controls, such as application allowlisting, to ensure that only authorized
software can execute or be accessed. Reassess bi-annually, or more frequently.
Use technical controls to ensure that only authorized software libraries, such as
specific .dll, .ocx, .so, etc., files, are allowed to load into a system process. Block
unauthorized libraries from loading into a system process. Reassess bi-annually, or
more frequently.
Use technical controls, such as digital signatures and version control, to ensure that
only authorized scripts, such as specific .ps1, .py, etc., files, are allowed to execute.
Block unauthorized scripts from executing. Reassess bi-annually, or more frequently.
nd technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
Establish and maintain a data management process. In the process, address data
sensitivity, data owner, handling of data, data retention limits, and disposal
requirements, based on sensitivity and retention standards for the enterprise. Review
and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that
could impact this Safeguard.
Establish and maintain a data inventory, based on the enterprise’s data management
process. Inventory sensitive data, at a minimum. Review and update inventory
annually, at a minimum, with a priority on sensitive data.
Configure data access control lists based on a user’s need to know. Apply data access
control lists, also known as access permissions, to local and remote file systems,
databases, and applications.
Retain data according to the enterprise’s data management process. Data retention
must include both minimum and maximum timelines.
Securely dispose of data as outlined in the enterprise’s data management process.

Ensure the disposal process and method are commensurate with the data sensitivity.
Encrypt data on end-user devices containing sensitive data. Example implementations

can include: Windows BitLocker®, Apple FileVault®, Linux® dm-crypt.
Establish and maintain an overall data classification scheme for the enterprise.
Enterprises may use labels, such as “Sensitive,” “Confidential,” and “Public,” and
classify their data according to those labels. Review and update the classification
scheme annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this
Safeguard.
Document data flows. Data flow documentation includes service provider data flows
and should be based on the enterprise’s data management process. Review and
update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that
Encrypt data on removable media.
Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport

Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
Encrypt sensitive data at rest on servers, applications, and databases containing

sensitive data. Storage-layer encryption, also known as server-side encryption, meets
the minimum requirement of this Safeguard. Additional encryption methods may
include application-layer encryption, also known as client-side encryption, where
access to the data storage device(s) does not permit access to the plain-text data.
Segment data processing and storage based on the sensitivity of the data. Do not
process sensitive data on enterprise assets intended for lower sensitivity data.
Implement an automated tool, such as a host-based Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tool
to identify all sensitive data stored, processed, or transmitted through enterprise
assets, including those located onsite or at a remote service provider, and update the
enterprise's sensitive data inventory.
Log sensitive data access, including modification and disposal.
of Enterprise Assets and Software
in the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and
ces; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and
Establish and maintain a secure configuration process for enterprise assets (end-user
devices, including portable and mobile, non-computing/IoT devices, and servers) and
software (operating systems and applications). Review and update documentation
annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this
Safeguard.
Establish and maintain a secure configuration process for network devices. Review
Configure automatic session locking on enterprise assets after a defined period of

inactivity. For general purpose operating systems, the period must not exceed 15
minutes. For mobile end-user devices, the period must not exceed 2 minutes.
Implement and manage a firewall on servers, where supported. Example

implementations include a virtual firewall, operating system firewall, or a third-party
firewall agent.
Implement and manage a host-based firewall or port-filtering tool on end-user devices,

with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are
explicitly allowed.
Securely manage enterprise assets and software. Example implementations include
managing configuration through version-controlled-infrastructure-as-code and
accessing administrative interfaces over secure network protocols, such as Secure
Shell (SSH) and Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS). Do not use insecure
management protocols, such as Telnet (Teletype Network) and HTTP, unless
operationally essential.
Manage default accounts on enterprise assets and software, such as root,

administrator, and other pre-configured vendor accounts. Example implementations
can include: disabling default accounts or making them unusable.
Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as

an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
Configure trusted DNS servers on enterprise assets. Example implementations

include: configuring assets to use enterprise-controlled DNS servers and/or reputable
externally accessible DNS servers.
Enforce automatic device lockout following a predetermined threshold of local failed

authentication attempts on portable end-user devices, where supported. For laptops,
do not allow more than 20 failed authentication attempts; for tablets and smartphones,
no more than 10 failed authentication attempts. Example implementations include
Microsoft® InTune Device Lock and Apple® Configuration Profile maxFailedAttempts.
Remotely wipe enterprise data from enterprise-owned portable end-user devices when
deemed appropriate such as lost or stolen devices, or when an individual no longer
supports the enterprise.
Ensure separate enterprise workspaces are used on mobile end-user devices, where
supported. Example implementations include using an Apple® Configuration Profile or
Android™ Work Profile to separate enterprise applications and data from personal
applications and data.
ools to assign and manage authorization to credentials for user accounts, including
ts, as well as service accounts, to enterprise assets and software.
Establish and maintain an inventory of all accounts managed in the enterprise. The
inventory must include both user and administrator accounts. The inventory, at a
minimum, should contain the person’s name, username, start/stop dates, and
department. Validate that all active accounts are authorized, on a recurring schedule at
a minimum quarterly, or more frequently.
Use unique passwords for all enterprise assets. Best practice implementation includes,
at a minimum, an 8-character password for accounts using MFA and a 14-character
password for accounts not using MFA.
Delete or disable any dormant accounts after a period of 45 days of inactivity, where
supported.
Restrict administrator privileges to dedicated administrator accounts on enterprise
assets. Conduct general computing activities, such as internet browsing, email, and
productivity suite use, from the user’s primary, non-privileged account.
Establish and maintain an inventory of service accounts. The inventory, at a minimum,

must contain department owner, review date, and purpose. Perform service account
reviews to validate that all active accounts are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a
minimum quarterly, or more frequently.
Centralize account management through a directory or identity service.
ools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user,
rvice accounts for enterprise assets and software.
Establish and follow a process, preferably automated, for granting access to enterprise
assets upon new hire, rights grant, or role change of a user.
Establish and follow a process, preferably automated, for revoking access to enterprise
assets, through disabling accounts immediately upon termination, rights revocation, or
role change of a user. Disabling accounts, instead of deleting accounts, may be
necessary to preserve audit trails.
Require all externally-exposed enterprise or third-party applications to enforce MFA,

where supported. Enforcing MFA through a directory service or SSO provider is a
satisfactory implementation of this Safeguard.
Require MFA for remote network access.
Require MFA for all administrative access accounts, where supported, on all enterprise
assets, whether managed on-site or through a third-party provider.
Establish and maintain an inventory of the enterprise’s authentication and authorization
systems, including those hosted on-site or at a remote service provider. Review and
update the inventory, at a minimum, annually, or more frequently.
Centralize access control for all enterprise assets through a directory service or SSO
provider, where supported.
Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting
the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out
its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that
all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more
frequently.
ility Management
ntinuously assess and track vulnerabilities on all enterprise assets within the enterprise’s
er to remediate, and minimize, the window of opportunity for attackers. Monitor public and
ces for new threat and vulnerability information.
Establish and maintain a documented vulnerability management process for enterprise

assets. Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise
changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
Establish and maintain a risk-based remediation strategy documented in a remediation

process, with monthly, or more frequent, reviews.
Perform operating system updates on enterprise assets through automated patch

management on a monthly, or more frequent, basis.
Perform application updates on enterprise assets through automated patch
management on a monthly, or more frequent, basis.
Perform automated vulnerability scans of internal enterprise assets on a quarterly, or

more frequent, basis. Conduct both authenticated and unauthenticated scans, using a
SCAP-compliant vulnerability scanning tool.
Perform automated vulnerability scans of externally-exposed enterprise assets using a

SCAP-compliant vulnerability scanning tool. Perform scans on a monthly, or more
frequent, basis.
Remediate detected vulnerabilities in software through processes and tooling on a

monthly, or more frequent, basis, based on the remediation process.
and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an
Establish and maintain an audit log management process that defines the enterprise’s
logging requirements. At a minimum, address the collection, review, and retention of
audit logs for enterprise assets. Review and update documentation annually, or when
significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
Collect audit logs. Ensure that logging, per the enterprise’s audit log management
process, has been enabled across enterprise assets.
Ensure that logging destinations maintain adequate storage to comply with the
enterprise’s audit log management process.
Standardize time synchronization. Configure at least two synchronized time sources
across enterprise assets, where supported.
Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include
event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses,
and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
Collect DNS query audit logs on enterprise assets, where appropriate and supported.
Collect URL request audit logs on enterprise assets, where appropriate and supported.
Collect command-line audit logs. Example implementations include collecting audit
logs from PowerShell®, BASH™, and remote administrative terminals.
Centralize, to the extent possible, audit log collection and retention across enterprise
assets.
Retain audit logs across enterprise assets for a minimum of 90 days.
Conduct reviews of audit logs to detect anomalies or abnormal events that could
indicate a potential threat. Conduct reviews on a weekly, or more frequent, basis.
Collect service provider logs, where supported. Example implementations include
collecting authentication and authorization events, data creation and disposal events,
and user management events.
ser Protections
and detections of threats from email and web vectors, as these are opportunities for
ate human behavior through direct engagement.
Ensure only fully supported browsers and email clients are allowed to execute in the
enterprise, only using the latest version of browsers and email clients provided through
the vendor.
Use DNS filtering services on all enterprise assets to block access to known malicious
domains.
Enforce and update network-based URL filters to limit an enterprise asset from
connecting to potentially malicious or unapproved websites. Example implementations
include category-based filtering, reputation-based filtering, or through the use of block
lists. Enforce filters for all enterprise assets.
Restrict, either through uninstalling or disabling, any unauthorized or unnecessary

browser or email client plugins, extensions, and add-on applications.
To lower the chance of spoofed or modified emails from valid domains, implement
DMARC policy and verification, starting with implementing the Sender Policy
Framework (SPF) and the DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) standards.
Block unnecessary file types attempting to enter the enterprise’s email gateway.
Deploy and maintain email server anti-malware protections, such as attachment

scanning and/or sandboxing.
e installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on
Deploy and maintain anti-malware software on all enterprise assets.
Configure automatic updates for anti-malware signature files on all enterprise assets.
Disable autorun and autoplay auto-execute functionality for removable media.

Configure anti-malware software to automatically scan removable media.
Enable anti-exploitation features on enterprise assets and software, where possible,

such as Microsoft® Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Windows® Defender Exploit
Guard (WDEG), or Apple® System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Gatekeeper™.
Centrally manage anti-malware software.
Use behavior-based anti-malware software.
in data recovery practices sufficient to restore in-scope enterprise assets to a pre-incident
Establish and maintain a data recovery process. In the process, address the scope of
data recovery activities, recovery prioritization, and the security of backup data. Review
Perform automated backups of in-scope enterprise assets. Run backups weekly, or

more frequently, based on the sensitivity of the data.
Protect recovery data with equivalent controls to the original data. Reference
encryption or data separation, based on requirements.
Establish and maintain an isolated instance of recovery data. Example
implementations include, version controlling backup destinations through offline, cloud,
or off-site systems or services.
Test backup recovery quarterly, or more frequently, for a sampling of in-scope
enterprise assets.
, and actively manage (track, report, correct) network devices, in order to prevent
ting vulnerable network services and access points.
Ensure network infrastructure is kept up-to-date. Example implementations include

running the latest stable release of software and/or using currently supported network-
as-a-service (NaaS) offerings. Review software versions monthly, or more frequently,
to verify software support.
Establish and maintain a secure network architecture. A secure network architecture
must address segmentation, least privilege, and availability, at a minimum.
Securely manage network infrastructure. Example implementations include version-

controlled-infrastructure-as-code, and the use of secure network protocols, such as
SSH and HTTPS.
Securely manage network infrastructure. Example implementations include version-

controlled-infrastructure-as-code, and the use of secure network protocols, such as
SSH and HTTPS.
Establish and maintain architecture diagram(s) and/or other network system

documentation. Review and update documentation annually, or when significant
enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
Centralize network AAA.
Use secure network management and communication protocols (e.g., 802.1X, Wi-Fi
Protected Access 2 (WPA2) Enterprise or greater).
Require users to authenticate to enterprise-managed VPN and authentication services

prior to accessing enterprise resources on end-user devices.
Establish and maintain dedicated computing resources, either physically or logically
separated, for all administrative tasks or tasks requiring administrative access. The
computing resources should be segmented from the enterprise's primary network and
not be allowed internet access.
nd tooling to establish and maintain comprehensive network monitoring and defense

ats across the enterprise’s network infrastructure and user base.
Centralize security event alerting across enterprise assets for log correlation and
analysis. Best practice implementation requires the use of a SIEM, which includes
vendor-defined event correlation alerts. A log analytics platform configured with
security-relevant correlation alerts also satisfies this Safeguard.
Deploy a host-based intrusion detection solution on enterprise assets, where

appropriate and/or supported.
Deploy a network intrusion detection solution on enterprise assets, where appropriate.
Example implementations include the use of a Network Intrusion Detection System
(NIDS) or equivalent cloud service provider (CSP) service.
Perform traffic filtering between network segments, where appropriate.
Manage access control for assets remotely connecting to enterprise resources.

Determine amount of access to enterprise resources based on: up-to-date anti-
malware software installed, configuration compliance with the enterprise’s secure
configuration process, and ensuring the operating system and applications are up-to-
date.
Collect network traffic flow logs and/or network traffic to review and alert upon from
network devices.
Deploy a host-based intrusion prevention solution on enterprise assets, where

appropriate and/or supported. Example implementations include use of an Endpoint
Detection and Response (EDR) client or host-based IPS agent.
Deploy a network intrusion prevention solution, where appropriate. Example

implementations include the use of a Network Intrusion Prevention System (NIPS) or
equivalent CSP service.
Deploy port-level access control. Port-level access control utilizes 802.1x, or similar
network access control protocols, such as certificates, and may incorporate user and/or
device authentication.
Perform application layer filtering. Example implementations include a filtering proxy,
application layer firewall, or gateway.
Tune security event alerting thresholds monthly, or more frequently.
and Skills Training
in a security awareness program to influence behavior among the workforce to be security

rly skilled to reduce cybersecurity risks to the enterprise.
Establish and maintain a security awareness program. The purpose of a security

awareness program is to educate the enterprise’s workforce on how to interact with
enterprise assets and data in a secure manner. Conduct training at hire and, at a
minimum, annually. Review and update content annually, or when significant
Train workforce members to recognize social engineering attacks, such as phishing,

pre-texting, and tailgating.
Train workforce members on authentication best practices. Example topics include

MFA, password composition, and credential management.
Train workforce members on how to identify and properly store, transfer, archive, and
destroy sensitive data. This also includes training workforce members on clear screen
and desk best practices, such as locking their screen when they step away from their
enterprise asset, erasing physical and virtual whiteboards at the end of meetings, and
storing data and assets securely.
Train workforce members to be aware of causes for unintentional data exposure.

Example topics include mis-delivery of sensitive data, losing a portable end-user
device, or publishing data to unintended audiences.
Train workforce members to be able to recognize a potential incident and be able to

report such an incident.
Train workforce to understand how to verify and report out-of-date software patches or
any failures in automated processes and tools. Part of this training should include
notifying IT personnel of any failures in automated processes and tools.
Train workforce members on the dangers of connecting to, and transmitting data over,
insecure networks for enterprise activities. If the enterprise has remote workers,
training must include guidance to ensure that all users securely configure their home
network infrastructure.
Conduct role-specific security awareness and skills training. Example implementations

include secure system administration courses for IT professionals, (OWASP® Top 10
vulnerability awareness and prevention training for web application developers, and
advanced social engineering awareness training for high-profile roles.
evaluate service providers who hold sensitive data, or are responsible for an enterprise’s
r processes, to ensure these providers are protecting those platforms and data
Establish and maintain an inventory of service providers. The inventory is to list all
known service providers, include classification(s), and designate an enterprise contact
for each service provider. Review and update the inventory annually, or when
Establish and maintain a service provider management policy. Ensure the policy
addresses the classification, inventory, assessment, monitoring, and decommissioning
of service providers. Review and update the policy annually, or when significant
Classify service providers. Classification consideration may include one or more

characteristics, such as data sensitivity, data volume, availability requirements,
applicable regulations, inherent risk, and mitigated risk. Update and review
classifications annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact
this Safeguard.
Ensure service provider contracts include security requirements. Example

requirements may include minimum security program requirements, security incident
and/or data breach notification and response, data encryption requirements, and data
disposal commitments. These security requirements must be consistent with the
enterprise’s service provider management policy. Review service provider contracts
annually to ensure contracts are not missing security requirements.
Ensure service provider contracts include security requirements. Example
requirements may include minimum security program requirements, security incident
and/or data breach notification and response, data encryption requirements, and data
disposal commitments. These security requirements must be consistent with the
enterprise’s service provider management policy. Review service provider contracts
annually to ensure contracts are not missing security requirements.
Assess service providers consistent with the enterprise’s service provider management
policy. Assessment scope may vary based on classification(s), and may include review
of standardized assessment reports, such as Service Organization Control 2 (SOC 2)
and Payment Card Industry (PCI) Attestation of Compliance (AoC), customized
questionnaires, or other appropriately rigorous processes. Reassess service providers
annually, at a minimum, or with new and renewed contracts.
Monitor service providers consistent with the enterprise’s service provider management
policy. Monitoring may include periodic reassessment of service provider compliance,
monitoring service provider release notes, and dark web monitoring.
Securely decommission service providers. Example considerations include user and

service account deactivation, termination of data flows, and secure disposal of
enterprise data within service provider systems.
Security
ife cycle of in-house developed, hosted, or acquired software to prevent, detect, and
eaknesses before they can impact the enterprise.
Establish and maintain a secure application development process. In the process,

address such items as: secure application design standards, secure coding practices,
developer training, vulnerability management, security of third-party code, and
application security testing procedures. Review and update documentation annually, or
when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
Establish and maintain a secure application development process. In the process,
address such items as: secure application design standards, secure coding practices,
developer training, vulnerability management, security of third-party code, and
application security testing procedures. Review and update documentation annually, or
when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
Establish and maintain a process to accept and address reports of software

vulnerabilities, including providing a means for external entities to report. The process
is to include such items as: a vulnerability handling policy that identifies reporting
process, responsible party for handling vulnerability reports, and a process for intake,
assignment, remediation, and remediation testing. As part of the process, use a
vulnerability tracking system that includes severity ratings, and metrics for measuring
timing for identification, analysis, and remediation of vulnerabilities. Review and update
documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could
impact this Safeguard.
Third-party application developers need to consider this an externally-facing policy that

helps to set expectations for outside stakeholders.
Perform root cause analysis on security vulnerabilities. When reviewing vulnerabilities,

root cause analysis is the task of evaluating underlying issues that create
vulnerabilities in code, and allows development teams to move beyond just fixing
individual vulnerabilities as they arise.
Establish and manage an updated inventory of third-party components used in

development, often referred to as a “bill of materials,” as well as components slated for
future use. This inventory is to include any risks that each third-party component could
pose. Evaluate the list at least monthly to identify any changes or updates to these
components, and validate that the component is still supported.
Use up-to-date and trusted third-party software components. When possible, choose
established and proven frameworks and libraries that provide adequate
security. Acquire these components from trusted sources or evaluate the software for
vulnerabilities before use.
Establish and maintain a severity rating system and process for application
vulnerabilities that facilitates prioritizing the order in which discovered vulnerabilities
are fixed. This process includes setting a minimum level of security acceptability for
releasing code or applications. Severity ratings bring a systematic way of triaging
vulnerabilities that improves risk management and helps ensure the most severe bugs
are fixed first. Review and update the system and process annually.
Use standard, industry-recommended hardening configuration templates for
application infrastructure components. This includes underlying servers, databases,
and web servers, and applies to cloud containers, Platform as a Service (PaaS)
components, and SaaS components. Do not allow in-house developed software to
weaken configuration hardening.
Maintain separate environments for production and non-production systems.
Ensure that all software development personnel receive training in writing secure code
for their specific development environment and responsibilities. Training can include
general security principles and application security standard practices. Conduct
training at least annually and design in a way to promote security within the
development team, and build a culture of security among the developers.
Apply secure design principles in application architectures. Secure design principles

include the concept of least privilege and enforcing mediation to validate every
operation that the user makes, promoting the concept of "never trust user input."
Examples include ensuring that explicit error checking is performed and documented
for all input, including for size, data type, and acceptable ranges or formats. Secure
design also means minimizing the application infrastructure attack surface, such as
turning off unprotected ports and services, removing unnecessary programs and files,
and renaming or removing default accounts.
Leverage vetted modules or services for application security components, such as

identity management, encryption, and auditing and logging. Using platform features in
critical security functions will reduce developers’ workload and minimize the likelihood
of design or implementation errors. Modern operating systems provide effective
mechanisms for identification, authentication, and authorization and make those
mechanisms available to applications. Use only standardized, currently accepted, and
extensively reviewed encryption algorithms. Operating systems also provide
mechanisms to create and maintain secure audit logs.
Apply static and dynamic analysis tools within the application life cycle to verify that
secure coding practices are being followed.
Conduct application penetration testing. For critical applications, authenticated

penetration testing is better suited to finding business logic vulnerabilities than code
scanning and automated security testing. Penetration testing relies on the skill of the
tester to manually manipulate an application as an authenticated and unauthenticated
user.
Conduct threat modeling. Threat modeling is the process of identifying and addressing
application security design flaws within a design, before code is created. It is
conducted through specially trained individuals who evaluate the application design
and gauge security risks for each entry point and access level. The goal is to map out
the application, architecture, and infrastructure in a structured way to understand its
weaknesses.
anagement
o develop and maintain an incident response capability (e.g., policies, plans, procedures,
g, and communications) to prepare, detect, and quickly respond to an attack.
Designate one key person, and at least one backup, who will manage the enterprise’s
incident handling process. Management personnel are responsible for the coordination
and documentation of incident response and recovery efforts and can consist of
employees internal to the enterprise, third-party vendors, or a hybrid approach. If using
a third-party vendor, designate at least one person internal to the enterprise to oversee
any third-party work. Review annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur
that could impact this Safeguard.
Establish and maintain contact information for parties that need to be informed of
security incidents. Contacts may include internal staff, third-party vendors, law
enforcement, cyber insurance providers, relevant government agencies, Information
Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) partners, or other stakeholders. Verify contacts
annually to ensure that information is up-to-date.
Establish and maintain an enterprise process for the workforce to report security
incidents. The process includes reporting timeframe, personnel to report to,
mechanism for reporting, and the minimum information to be reported. Ensure the
process is publicly available to all of the workforce. Review annually, or when
Establish and maintain an incident response process that addresses roles and
responsibilities, compliance requirements, and a communication plan. Review
annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this
Safeguard.
Assign key roles and responsibilities for incident response, including staff from legal,
IT, information security, facilities, public relations, human resources, incident
responders, and analysts, as applicable. Review annually, or when significant
Determine which primary and secondary mechanisms will be used to communicate and
report during a security incident. Mechanisms can include phone calls, emails, or
letters. Keep in mind that certain mechanisms, such as emails, can be affected during
a security incident. Review annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that
Plan and conduct routine incident response exercises and scenarios for key personnel
involved in the incident response process to prepare for responding to real-world
incidents. Exercises need to test communication channels, decision making, and
workflows. Conduct testing on an annual basis, at a minimum.
Conduct post-incident reviews. Post-incident reviews help prevent incident recurrence

through identifying lessons learned and follow-up action.
Establish and maintain security incident thresholds, including, at a minimum,

differentiating between an incident and an event. Examples can include: abnormal
activity, security vulnerability, security weakness, data breach, privacy incident, etc.
Review annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this
Safeguard.
s and resiliency of enterprise assets through identifying and exploiting weaknesses in

cesses, and technology), and simulating the objectives and actions of an attacker.
Establish and maintain a penetration testing program appropriate to the size,

complexity, and maturity of the enterprise. Penetration testing program characteristics
include scope, such as network, web application, Application Programming Interface
(API), hosted services, and physical premise controls; frequency; limitations, such as
acceptable hours, and excluded attack types; point of contact information; remediation,
such as how findings will be routed internally; and retrospective requirements.
Perform periodic external penetration tests based on program requirements, no less

than annually. External penetration testing must include enterprise and environmental
reconnaissance to detect exploitable information. Penetration testing requires
specialized skills and experience and must be conducted through a qualified party. The
testing may be clear box or opaque box.
Remediate penetration test findings based on the enterprise’s policy for remediation
scope and prioritization.
Validate security measures after each penetration test. If deemed necessary, modify
rulesets and capabilities to detect the techniques used during testing.
Perform periodic internal penetration tests based on program requirements, no less
than annually. The testing may be clear box or opaque box.
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Management Objective
Managed Assets
Managed Assets
Managed Assets
Managed Assets
Managed Data
Managed Business Process Controls
Managed Data
Managed Security Services
Managed Data
Managed Data

Managed Security
Managed IT Changes
Managed Configuration
Managed Configuration
Managed Security
Managed Assets
Ensured Risk Optimization
Managed Risk

Managed Problems
Managed Vendors

Managed Security

Managed Data
Managed I&T Management Framework
Managed Enterprise Architecture
Managed Enterprise Architecture
Managed Security
Managed Knowledge

Managed Service Agreements
Managed Vendors

Managed Vendors
Managed Vendors
Managed Programs
Managed Projects
Managed Problems
Managed Problems
Managed Risk
Managed Security
Managed Continuity
Description
Manage I&T assets through their life cycle to make sure

that their use delivers value at optimal cost, they remain
operational (fit for purpose), and they are accounted for
and physically protected. Ensure that those assets that are
critical to support service capability are reliable and
available. Manage software licenses to ensure that the
optimal number are acquired, retained and deployed in
relation to required business usage, and the software
installed is in compliance with license agreements.


Achieve and sustain effective management of the
enterprise data assets across the data life cycle, from
creation through delivery, maintenance and archiving.
Define and maintain appropriate business process

controls to ensure that information related to and
processed by in-house or outsourced business processes
satisfies all relevant information control requirements.
Identify the relevant information control requirements.
Manage and operate adequate input, throughput and
output controls (application controls) to ensure that
information and information processing satisfy these
requirements.

Protect enterprise information to maintain the level of

information security risk acceptable to the enterprise in
accordance with the security policy. Establish and
maintain information security roles and access privileges.
Perform security monitoring.

requirements.


requirements.

requirements.



requirements.
Define, operate and monitor an information security
management system.
Manage all changes in a controlled manner, including

standard changes and emergency maintenance relating to
business processes, applications and infrastructure. This
includes change standards and procedures, impact
assessment, prioritization and authorization, emergency
changes, tracking, reporting, closure, and documentation.
Define and maintain descriptions and relationships among

key resources and capabilities required to deliver I&T-
enabled services. Include collecting configuration
information, establishing baselines, verifying and auditing
configuration information, and updating the configuration
repository.
Define and maintain descriptions and relationships among

key resources and capabilities required to deliver I&T-
enabled services. Include collecting configuration
information, establishing baselines, verifying and auditing
configuration information, and updating the configuration
repository.

management system.
Ensure that the enterprise’s risk appetite and tolerance

are understood, articulated and communicated, and that
risk to enterprise value related to the use of I&T is
identified and managed.
Continually identify, assess and reduce I&T-related risk

within tolerance levels set by enterprise executive
management.


Identify and classify problems and their root causes.
Provide timely resolution to prevent recurring incidents.
Provide recommendations for improvements.
Manage I&T-related products and services provided by all

types of vendors to meet enterprise requirements. This
includes the search for and selection of vendors,
management of relationships, management of contracts,
and reviewing and monitoring of vendor performance and
vendor ecosystem (including upstream supply chain) for
effectiveness and compliance.



management system.



Design the management system for enterprise I&T based
on enterprise goals and other design factors. Based on
this design, implement all required components of the
management system.
Establish a common architecture consisting of business

process, information, data, application and technology
architecture layers. Create key models and practices that
describe the baseline and target architectures, in line with
the enterprise and I&T strategy. Define requirements for
taxonomy, standards, guidelines, procedures, templates
and tools, and provide a linkage for these components.
Improve alignment, increase agility, improve quality of
information and generate potential cost savings through
initiatives such as re-use of building block components.

management system.
Establish a common architecture consisting of business

process, information, data, application and technology
architecture layers. Create key models and practices that
describe the baseline and target architectures, in line with
the enterprise and I&T strategy. Define requirements for
taxonomy, standards, guidelines, procedures, templates
and tools, and provide a linkage for these components.
Improve alignment, increase agility, improve quality of
information and generate potential cost savings through
initiatives such as re-use of building block components.

management system.
Maintain the availability of relevant, current, validated and
reliable knowledge and management information to
support all process activities and to facilitate decision
making related to the governance and management of
enterprise I&T. Plan for the identification, gathering,
organizing, maintaining, use and retirement of knowledge.


requirements.
management system.
Align I&T-enabled products and services and service

levels with enterprise needs and expectations, including
identification, specification, design, publishing, agreement,
and monitoring of I&T products and services, service
levels and performance indicators.



requirements.



Manage all programs from the investment portfolio in

alignment with enterprise strategy and in a coordinated
way, based on a standard program management
approach. Initiate, plan, control, and execute programs,
and monitor expected value from the program.
Manage all projects that are initiated within the enterprise
in alignment with enterprise strategy and in a coordinated
way based on the standard project management
approach. Initiate, plan, control and execute projects, and
close with a post-implementation review.




Continually identify, assess and reduce I&T-related risk

within tolerance levels set by enterprise executive
management.

management system.
Establish and maintain a plan to enable the business and

IT organizations to respond to incidents and quickly adapt
to disruptions. This will enable continued operations of
critical business processes and required I&T services and
maintain availability of resources, assets and information
at a level acceptable to the enterprise.
The following COBIT 19 Management Objectives were not mapped to the CIS Controls
Objective # Management Objective
EDM01 Ensured Governance Framework Setting and Maintenance

EDM02 Ensured Benefits Delivery
EDM04 Ensured Resource Optimization
EDM05 Ensured Stakeholder Engagement
APO02 Managed Strategy
APO04 Managed Innovation
APO05 Managed Portfolio
APO06 Managed Budget and Costs

APO07 Managed Human Resources
APO08 Managed Relationships
APO11 Managed Quality
BAI02 Managed Requirements Definition
BAI03 Managed Solutions Identification and Build
BAI04 Managed Availability and Capacity
BAI05 Managed Organizational Change
BAI07 Managed IT Change Acceptance and Transitioning
DSS01 Managed Operations

DSS02 Managed Service Requests and Incidents
MEA01 Managed Performance and Conformance Monitoring
MEA02 Managed System of Internal Control
MEA03 Managed Compliance With External Requirements
MEA04 Managed Assurance

mapped to the CIS Controls
Description
Analyze and articulate the requirements for the governance of enterprise I&T. Put in place and maintain governance
achieve the enterprise’s mission, goals and objectives.
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Ensure that stakeholders are identified and engaged in the I&T governance system and that enterprise I&T performa
transparent, with stakeholders approving the goals and metrics and necessary remedial actions.
Provide a holistic view of the current business and I&T environment, the future direction, and the initiatives required
desired level of digitization is integral to the future direction and the I&T strategy. Assess the organization’s current d
business, rethink internal operations as well as customer-facing activities. Ensure focus on the transformation journe
building blocks, governance components and the organization’s ecosystem, including externally provided services a
response to strategic objectives.
Maintain an awareness of I&T and related service trends and monitor emerging technology trends. Proactively ident
innovation in relation to business needs and the defined I&T strategy. Analyze what opportunities for business innov
services or I&T-enabled business innovation; through existing established technologies; and by business and IT pro
architecture decisions.
Execute the strategic direction set for investments in line with the enterprise architecture vision and I&T road map. C
and funding constraints. Evaluate, prioritize and balance programs and services, managing demand within resource
objectives, enterprise worth and risk. Move selected programs into
the active products or services portfolio for execution. Monitor the performance of the overall portfolio of products an
response to program, product or service performance or changing enterprise priorities.
Manage the I&T-related financial activities in both the business and IT functions, covering budget, cost and benefit m
formal budgeting practices and a fair and equitable system of allocating costs to the enterprise. Consult stakeholder
context of the I&T strategic and tactical plans. Initiate corrective action where needed.
Provide a structured approach to ensure optimal recruitment/acquisition, planning, evaluation and development of hu
Manage relationships with business stakeholders in a formalized and transparent way that ensures mutual trust and
constraints of budgets and risk tolerance. Base relationships on open and transparent communication, a common la
for key decisions on both sides. Business and IT must work together to create successful enterprise outcomes in su
Define and communicate quality requirements in all processes, procedures and related enterprise outcomes. Enable
and standards in continuous improvement and efficiency efforts.
Identify solutions and analyze requirements before acquisition or creation to ensure that they align with enterprise st
information/data, infrastructure and services. Coordinate the review of feasible options with affected stakeholders, in
requirements and proposed solutions.
Establish and maintain identified products and services (technology, business processes and workflows) in line with
procurement/sourcing and partnering with vendors. Manage configuration, test preparation, testing, requirements m
information/data, infrastructure and services.
Balance current and future needs for availability, performance and capacity with cost-effective service provision. Inc
needs based on business requirements, analysis of business impacts, and assessment of risk to plan and implemen
Maximize the likelihood of successfully implementing sustainable enterprisewide organizational change quickly and
all affected stakeholders in the business and IT.
Formally accept and make operational new solutions. Include implementation planning, system and data conversion
promotion to production of new or changed business processes and I&T services, early production support, and a p
Coordinate and execute the activities and operational procedures required to deliver internal and outsourced I&T se
procedures and the required monitoring activities.
Provide timely and effective response to user requests and resolution of all types of incidents. Restore normal servic
diagnose, escalate and resolve incidents.
Collect, validate and evaluate enterprise and alignment goals and metrics. Monitor that processes and practices are
and metrics. Provide reporting that is systematic and timely.
Continuously monitor and evaluate the control environment, including self-assessments and self-awareness. Enable
and to initiate improvement actions. Plan, organize and maintain standards for internal control assessment and proc
Evaluate that I&T processes and I&T-supported business processes are compliant with laws, regulations and contra
been identified and complied with; integrate IT compliance with overall enterprise compliance.
Plan, scope and execute assurance initiatives to comply with internal requirements, laws, regulations and strategic o
sustainable assurance in the enterprise by performing independent assurance reviews and activities.
The following CIS Control Safeguards are NOT mapped to COBIT 19
1.2
1.4
1.5
2.2
2.3
2.5
2.6
2.7
3.6
3.12
3.13
3.14
4.3
4.5
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
7.3
7.4
7.7
8.1
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
8.10
8.11
8.12
9.3
9.4
9.5
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.7
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
12.1
12.5
12.6
12.7
12.8
13.1
13.2
13.3
13.4
13.5
13.6
13.8
13.9
13.10
13.11
14.3
14.4
14.6
14.7
14.8
15.1
15.7
16.5
16.7
16.8
16.9
16.10
16.11
16.12
16.13
17.2
17.3
17.5
17.6
17.7
17.8
17.9
18.1
18.3
18.4
18.5
The following CIS Control Safeguards are NOT mapped to COBIT 19
Address Unauthorized Assets
Use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Logging to Update Enterprise Asset Inventory
Use a Passive Asset Discovery Tool
Ensure Authorized Software is Currently Supported
Address Unauthorized Software
Allowlist Authorized Software
Allowlist Authorized Libraries
Allowlist Authorized Scripts
Encrypt Data on End-User Devices
Segment Data Processing and Storage Based on Sensitivity
Deploy a Data Loss Prevention Solution

Log Sensitive Data Access
Configure Automatic Session Locking on Enterprise Assets
Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices
Manage Default Accounts on Enterprise Assets and Software
Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
Configure Trusted DNS Servers on Enterprise Assets
Enforce Automatic Device Lockout on Portable End-User Devices
Enforce Remote Wipe Capability on Portable End-User Devices
Separate Enterprise Workspaces on Mobile End-User Devices

Establish and Maintain an Inventory of Accounts
Use Unique Passwords

Disable Dormant Accounts
Restrict Administrator Privileges to Dedicated Administrator Accounts
Establish and Maintain an Inventory of Service Accounts

Centralize Account Management
Establish an Access Granting Process
Establish an Access Revoking Process
Require MFA for Externally-Exposed Applications

Require MFA for Remote Network Access
Require MFA for Administrative Access
Establish and Maintain an Inventory of Authentication and Authorization Systems

Centralize Access Control
Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control

Perform Automated Operating System Patch Management
Perform Automated Application Patch Management
Remediate Detected Vulnerabilities
Establish and Maintain an Audit Log Management Process

Ensure Adequate Audit Log Storage
Standardize Time Synchronization
Collect Detailed Audit Logs

Collect DNS Query Audit Logs
Collect URL Request Audit Logs
Collect Command-Line Audit Logs

Centralize Audit Logs
Retain Audit Logs
Conduct Audit Log Reviews
Collect Service Provider Logs
Maintain and Enforce Network-Based URL Filters
Restrict Unnecessary or Unauthorized Browser and Email Client Extensions
Implement DMARC
Disable Autorun and Autoplay for Removable Media
Configure Automatic Anti-Malware Scanning of Removable Media
Enable Anti-Exploitation Features

Use Behavior-Based Anti-Malware Software
Perform Automated Backups
Protect Recovery Data
Establish and Maintain an Isolated Instance of Recovery Data

Test Data Recovery
Ensure Network Infrastructure is Up-to-Date

Centralize Network Authentication, Authorization, and Auditing (AAA)
Use of Secure Network Management and Communication Protocols
Ensure Remote Devices Utilize a VPN and are Connecting to an Enterprise’s AAA Infrastructure
Establish and Maintain Dedicated Computing Resources for All Administrative Work
Centralize Security Event Alerting

Deploy a Host-Based Intrusion Detection Solution
Deploy a Network Intrusion Detection Solution

Perform Traffic Filtering Between Network Segments
Manage Access Control for Remote Assets

Collect Network Traffic Flow Logs
Deploy a Network Intrusion Prevention Solution

Deploy Port-Level Access Control
Perform Application Layer Filtering
Tune Security Event Alerting Thresholds
Train Workforce Members on Authentication Best Practices
Train Workforce on Data Handling Best Practices

Train Workforce Members on Recognizing and Reporting Security Incidents
Train Workforce on How to Identify and Report if Their Enterprise Assets are Missing Security Updates
Train Workforce on the Dangers of Connecting to and Transmitting Enterprise Data Over Insecure Networks
Establish and Maintain an Inventory of Service Providers
Securely Decommission Service Providers
Use Up-to-Date and Trusted Third-Party Software Components
Use Standard Hardening Configuration Templates for Application Infrastructure

Separate Production and Non-Production Systems
Train Developers in Application Security Concepts and Secure Coding
Apply Secure Design Principles in Application Architectures
Leverage Vetted Modules or Services for Application Security Components

Implement Code-Level Security Checks
Conduct Application Penetration Testing
Establish and Maintain Contact Information for Reporting Security Incidents

Establish and Maintain an Enterprise Process for Reporting Incidents
Assign Key Roles and Responsibilities
Define Mechanisms for Communicating During Incident Response
Conduct Routine Incident Response Exercises
Conduct Post-Incident Reviews
Establish and Maintain Security Incident Thresholds
Establish and Maintain a Penetration Testing Program

Remediate Penetration Test Findings
Validate Security Measures
Perform Periodic Internal Penetration Tests

Ensure that a process exists to address unauthorized assets on a weekly basis. The enterprise may choose to remo
the network, deny the asset from connecting remotely to the network, or quarantine the asset.
Use DHCP logging on all DHCP servers or Internet Protocol (IP) address management tools to update the enterpris
inventory. Review and use logs to update the enterprise’s asset inventory weekly, or more frequently.
Use a passive discovery tool to identify assets connected to the enterprise’s network. Review and use scans to upda
enterprise’s asset inventory at least weekly, or more frequently.
Ensure that only currently supported software is designated as authorized in the software inventory for enterprise as
is unsupported, yet necessary for the fulfillment of the enterprise’s mission, document an exception detailing mitigati
residual risk acceptance. For any unsupported software without an exception documentation, designate as unauthor
software list to verify software support at least monthly, or more frequently.
Ensure that unauthorized software is either removed from use on enterprise assets or receives a documented excep
monthly, or more frequently.
Use technical controls, such as application allowlisting, to ensure that only authorized software can execute or be ac
Reassess bi-annually, or more frequently.
Use technical controls to ensure that only authorized software libraries, such as specific .dll, .ocx, .so, etc., files, are
into
Use atechnical
system process.
controls, Block
such asunauthorized libraries
digital signatures from
and loading
version into atosystem
control, ensureprocess.
that onlyReassess bi-annually,
authorized or mo
scripts, such as
specific .ps1, .py, etc., files, are allowed to execute. Block unauthorized scripts from executing. Reassess bi-annuall
frequently.
Encrypt data on end-user devices containing sensitive data. Example implementations can include: Windows BitLoc
FileVault®, Linux® dm-crypt.
Segment data processing and storage based on the sensitivity of the data. Do not process sensitive data on enterpr
intended for lower sensitivity data.
Implement an automated tool, such as a host-based Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tool to identify all sensitive data sto
or transmitted through enterprise assets, including those located onsite or at a remote service provider, and update
sensitive data inventory.
Log sensitive data access, including modification and disposal.
Configure automatic session locking on enterprise assets after a defined period of inactivity. For general purpose op
the period must not exceed 15 minutes. For mobile end-user devices, the period must not exceed 2 minutes.
Implement and manage a host-based firewall or port-filtering tool on end-user devices, with a default-deny rule that
except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
Manage default accounts on enterprise assets and software, such as root, administrator, and other pre-configured v
Example implementations can include: disabling default accounts or making them unusable.
Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service
module, or service function.
Configure trusted DNS servers on enterprise assets. Example implementations include: configuring assets to use en
controlled DNS servers and/or reputable externally accessible DNS servers.
Enforce automatic device lockout following a predetermined threshold of local failed authentication attempts on porta
devices, where supported. For laptops, do not allow more than 20 failed authentication attempts; for tablets and sma
more than 10 failed authentication attempts. Example implementations include Microsoft® InTune Device Lock and
Configuration Profile maxFailedAttempts.
Remotely wipe enterprise data from enterprise-owned portable end-user devices when deemed appropriate such as
devices, or when enterprise
Ensure separate an individual no longer are
workspaces supports themobile
used on enterprise.
end-user devices, where supported. Example implemen
using an Apple® Configuration Profile or Android™ Work Profile to separate enterprise applications and data from p
applications and data.
Establish and maintain an inventory of all accounts managed in the enterprise. The inventory must include both user
administrator accounts. The inventory, at a minimum, should contain the person’s name, username, start/stop dates
Validate that all active accounts are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum quarterly, or more frequently.
Use unique passwords for all enterprise assets. Best practice implementation includes, at a minimum, an 8-characte
accounts using MFA and a 14-character password for accounts not using MFA.
Delete or disable any dormant accounts after a period of 45 days of inactivity, where supported.
Restrict administrator privileges to dedicated administrator accounts on enterprise assets. Conduct general computin
as internet browsing, email, and productivity suite use, from the user’s primary, non-privileged account.
Establish and maintain an inventory of service accounts. The inventory, at a minimum, must contain department own
and purpose. Perform service account reviews to validate that all active accounts are authorized, on a recurring sch
minimum quarterly, or more frequently.
Centralize account management through a directory or identity service.
Establish and follow a process, preferably automated, for granting access to enterprise assets upon new hire, rights
change of a user.
Establish and follow a process, preferably automated, for revoking access to enterprise assets, through disabling ac
immediately upon termination, rights revocation, or role change of a user. Disabling accounts, instead of deleting ac
necessary to preserve audit trails.
Require all externally-exposed enterprise or third-party applications to enforce MFA, where supported. Enforcing MF
directory service or SSO provider is a satisfactory implementation of this Safeguard.
Require MFA for remote network access.
Require MFA for all administrative access accounts, where supported, on all enterprise assets, whether managed on
a third-party provider.
Establish and maintain an inventory of the enterprise’s authentication and authorization systems, including those ho
a remote service provider. Review and update the inventory, at a minimum, annually, or more frequently.
Centralize access control for all enterprise assets through a directory service or SSO provider, where supported.
Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary f
within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise asse
all privileges
Perform are authorized,
operating on a recurring
system updates schedule
on enterprise at athrough
assets minimum annually,patch
automated or more frequently.on a monthly, or mo
management
basis.
Perform application updates on enterprise assets through automated patch management on a monthly, or more freq
Remediate detected vulnerabilities in software through processes and tooling on a monthly, or more frequent, basis,
remediation process.
Establish and maintain an audit log management process that defines the enterprise’s logging requirements. At a m
the collection, review, and retention of audit logs for enterprise assets. Review and update documentation annually,
Ensure that logging destinations maintain adequate storage to comply with the enterprise’s audit log management p
Standardize time synchronization. Configure at least two synchronized time sources across enterprise assets, where
Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, usernam
source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
Collect DNS query audit logs on enterprise assets, where appropriate and supported.
Collect URL request audit logs on enterprise assets, where appropriate and supported.
Collect command-line audit logs. Example implementations include collecting audit logs from PowerShell®, BASH™
administrative terminals.
Centralize, to the extent possible, audit log collection and retention across enterprise assets.
Retain audit logs across enterprise assets for a minimum of 90 days.
Conduct reviews of audit logs to detect anomalies or abnormal events that could indicate a potential threat. Conduct
weekly, or more frequent, basis.
Collect service provider logs, where supported. Example implementations include collecting authentication and auth
data creation and disposal events, and user management events.
Enforce and update network-based URL filters to limit an enterprise asset from connecting to potentially malicious o
websites. Example implementations include category-based filtering, reputation-based filtering, or through the use o
Enforce filters for all enterprise assets.
Restrict, either through uninstalling or disabling, any unauthorized or unnecessary browser or email client plugins, ex
add-on applications.
To lower the chance of spoofed or modified emails from valid domains, implement DMARC policy and verification, s
implementing the Sender Policy Framework (SPF) and the DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) standards.
Disable autorun and autoplay auto-execute functionality for removable media.
Configure anti-malware software to automatically scan removable media.
Enable anti-exploitation features on enterprise assets and software, where possible, such as Microsoft® Data Execu
(DEP), Windows® Defender Exploit Guard (WDEG), or Apple® System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Gatekeeper™
Use behavior-based
Perform anti-malware
automated backups software.
of in-scope enterprise assets. Run backups weekly, or more frequently, based on the s
data.
Protect recovery data with equivalent controls to the original data. Reference encryption or data separation, based o
Establish and maintain an isolated instance of recovery data. Example implementations include, version controlling b
destinations through offline, cloud, or off-site systems or services.
Test backup recovery quarterly, or more frequently, for a sampling of in-scope enterprise assets.
Ensure network infrastructure is kept up-to-date. Example implementations include running the latest stable release
and/or using currently supported network-as-a-service (NaaS) offerings. Review software versions monthly, or more
verify software support.
Centralize
Use securenetwork
networkAAA.
management and communication protocols (e.g., 802.1X, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) En
greater).
Require users to authenticate to enterprise-managed VPN and authentication services prior to accessing enterprise
end-user devices.
Establish and maintain dedicated computing resources, either physically or logically separated, for all administrative
requiring administrative access. The computing resources should be segmented from the enterprise's primary netwo
allowed internet access.
Centralize security event alerting across enterprise assets for log correlation and analysis. Best practice implementa
use of a SIEM, which includes vendor-defined event correlation alerts. A log analytics platform configured with secur
correlation alerts also satisfies this Safeguard.
Deploy a host-based intrusion detection solution on enterprise assets, where appropriate and/or supported.
Deploy a network intrusion detection solution on enterprise assets, where appropriate. Example implementations inc
Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS) or equivalent cloud service provider (CSP) service.
Perform traffic filtering between network segments, where appropriate.
Manage access control for assets remotely connecting to enterprise resources. Determine amount of access to ente
based on: up-to-date anti-malware software installed, configuration compliance with the enterprise’s secure configur
and ensuring the operating system and applications are up-to-date.
Collect network traffic flow logs and/or network traffic to review and alert upon from network devices.
Deploy a network intrusion prevention solution, where appropriate. Example implementations include the use of a N
Prevention System (NIPS) or equivalent CSP service.
Deploy port-level access control. Port-level access control utilizes 802.1x, or similar network access control protocol
certificates, and may incorporate user and/or device authentication.
Perform application layer filtering. Example implementations include a filtering proxy, application layer firewall, or ga
Tune security event alerting thresholds monthly, or more frequently.
Train workforce members on authentication best practices. Example topics include MFA, password composition, and
management.
Train workforce members on how to identify and properly store, transfer, archive, and destroy sensitive data. This al
training workforce members on clear screen and desk best practices, such as locking their screen when they step a
enterprise asset, erasing physical and virtual whiteboards at the end of meetings, and storing data and assets secur
Train workforce members to be able to recognize a potential incident and be able to report such an incident.
Train workforce to understand how to verify and report out-of-date software patches or any failures in automated pro
tools. Part of thismembers
Train workforce training should
on the include
dangersnotifying IT personnel
of connecting to, andoftransmitting
any failuresdata
in automated processes
over, insecure andfor
networks tools.
enterpr
the enterprise has remote workers, training must include guidance to ensure that all users securely configure their h
infrastructure.
Establish and maintain an inventory of service providers. The inventory is to list all known service providers, include
and designate an enterprise contact for each service provider. Review and update the inventory annually, or when s
Securely decommission service providers. Example considerations include user and service account deactivation, te
flows, and secure
Use up-to-date anddisposal
trusted of enterprise
third-party data within
software service provider
components. systems.choose established and proven framew
When possible,
libraries that provide adequate security. Acquire these components from trusted sources or evaluate the software fo
before use.
Use standard, industry-recommended hardening configuration templates for application infrastructure components.
underlying servers, databases, and web servers, and applies to cloud containers, Platform as a Service (PaaS) com
SaaS components. Do not allow in-house developed software to weaken configuration hardening.
Maintain separate environments for production and non-production systems.
Ensure that all software development personnel receive training in writing secure code for their specific developmen
and responsibilities. Training can include general security principles and application security standard practices. Con
least annually and design in a way to promote security within the development team, and build a culture of security a
developers.
Apply secure design principles in application architectures. Secure design principles include the concept of least priv
enforcing mediation to validate every operation that the user makes, promoting the concept of "never trust user inpu
include ensuring that explicit error checking is performed and documented for all input, including for size, data type,
ranges or formats. Secure design also means minimizing the application infrastructure attack surface, such as turnin
ports and services, removing unnecessary programs and files, and renaming or removing default accounts.
Leverage vetted modules or services for application security components, such as identity management, encryption
logging. Using platform features in critical security functions will reduce developers’ workload and minimize the likelih
implementation errors. Modern operating systems provide effective mechanisms for identification, authentication, an
and make those mechanisms available to applications. Use only standardized, currently accepted, and extensively r
encryption algorithms. Operating systems also provide mechanisms to create and maintain secure audit logs.
Apply static and dynamic analysis tools within the application life cycle to verify that secure coding practices are bein
Conduct application penetration testing. For critical applications, authenticated penetration testing is better suited to
logic vulnerabilities than code scanning and automated security testing. Penetration testing relies on the skill of the t
manipulate an application as an authenticated and unauthenticated user.
Establish and maintain contact information for parties that need to be informed of security incidents. Contacts may in
staff, third-party vendors, law enforcement, cyber insurance providers, relevant government agencies, Information S
Analysis Center (ISAC) partners, or other stakeholders. Verify contacts annually to ensure that information is up-to-d
Establish and maintain an enterprise process for the workforce to report security incidents. The process includes rep
personnel to report to, mechanism for reporting, and the minimum information to be reported. Ensure the process is
to all of the workforce. Review annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safegua
Assign key roles and responsibilities for incident response, including staff from legal, IT, information security, facilitie
relations, human resources, incident responders, and analysts, as applicable. Review annually, or when significant e
changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
Determine which primary and secondary mechanisms will be used to communicate and report during a security incid
can include phone calls, emails, or letters. Keep in mind that certain mechanisms, such as emails, can be affected d
incident. Review annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
Plan and conduct routine incident response exercises and scenarios for key personnel involved in the incident respo
prepare for responding to real-world incidents. Exercises need to test communication channels, decision making, an
Conduct testing on an annual basis, at a minimum.
Conduct post-incident reviews. Post-incident reviews help prevent incident recurrence through identifying lessons le
up action.
Establish and maintain security incident thresholds, including, at a minimum, differentiating between an incident and
Examples can include: abnormal activity, security vulnerability, security weakness, data breach, privacy incident, etc
annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
Establish and maintain a penetration testing program appropriate to the size, complexity, and maturity of the enterpr
testing program characteristics include scope, such as network, web application, Application Programming Interface
services, and physical premise controls; frequency; limitations, such as acceptable hours, and excluded attack types
information; remediation, such as how findings will be routed internally; and retrospective requirements.
Remediate penetration test findings based on the enterprise’s policy for remediation scope and prioritization.
Validate security measures after each penetration test. If deemed necessary, modify rulesets and capabilities to det
techniques used during testing.
Perform periodic internal penetration tests based on program requirements, no less than annually. The testing may
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CIS Control 6.1 - Establish an Access Granting Process

- This Version of the CIS Controls

1 1.1 Devices Identify

1 1.2 Devices Respond

1 1.3 Devices Detect

1 1.4 Devices Identify

1 1.5 Devices Detect

2 2.2 Applications Identify

2 2.3 Applications Respond

2 2.4 Applications Detect

2 2.5 Applications Protect

2 2.6 Applications Protect

2 2.7 Applications Protect

3 3.2 Data Identify

3 3.3 Data Protect

3 3.4 Data Protect

3 3.5 Data Protect

3 3.6 Devices Protect

3 3.7 Data Identify

3 3.9 Data Protect

3 3.10 Data Protect

3 3.11 Data Protect

3 3.12 Network Protect

3 3.13 Data Protect

4 4.1 Applications Protect

4 4.2 Network Protect

4 4.3 Users Protect

4 4.4 Devices Protect

4 4.5 Devices Protect

4 4.7 Users Protect

4 4.8 Devices Protect

4 4.9 Devices Protect

4 4.10 Devices Respond

4 4.11 Devices Protect

4 4.12 Devices Protect

5 5.1 Users Identify

5 5.3 Users Respond

5 5.4 Users Protect

5 5.5 Users Identify

5 5.6 Users Protect

6 6.1 Users Protect

6 6.2 Users Protect

6 6.3 Users Protect

6 6.4 Users Protect

6 6.5 Users Protect

6 6.6 Users Identify

6 6.7 Users Protect

6 6.8 Data Protect

7 7.1 Applications Protect

7 7.2 Applications Respond

7 7.3 Applications Protect

7 7.4 Applications Protect

7 7.5 Applications Identify

7 7.6 Applications Identify

7 7.7 Applications Respond

8 8.1 Network Protect

8 8.3 Network Protect

8 8.4 Network Protect

8 8.5 Network Detect

8 8.6 Network Detect

8 8.8 Devices Detect