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NSM ICT Security Principles (Norway)
2.3.4: Establish and maintain standard security configurations

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NSM ICT Security Principles (Norway)

2.3.4: Establish and maintain standard security configurations

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Configuration management and change log
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Technical cyber security
Network security
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Configuration management and change log
1. Task description

Current configurations of devices, data systems and networks are documented and a log is maintained of configuration changes.

Changes to configurations must be controlled and go through the change management procedure. Only authorized personnel are allowed to make changes to the configurations.

Configuration information may include e.g.:

  • property owner and contact point information
  • date of last configuration change
  • configuration model version
  • connections to other assets
Defining standard templates for secure configurations
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Technical cyber security
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1.2.4: Definition of responsibilities with service providers
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5.3.2: Network device requirements
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Defining standard templates for secure configurations
1. Task description

Organization must be able to monitor that devices, data systems and networks are maintained in accordance with the defined configurations (including security features) both during the implementation phase and throughout their entire life cycle.

For this, the organization has defined standard templates for secure configurations of devices, data systems and networks. When specifying standard templates, the following are taken into account:

  • publicly available guidelines (e.g. templates from suppliers and independent security organizations)
  • the level of protection required for different assets
  • fulfilling related information security requirements
  • feasibility and applicability of the configurations to the organization's operations

Standard templates should be checked regularly and updated when significant new threats or vulnerabilities need to be responded to or new software or hardware versions are released.

The following points should be taken into account when defining standard templates:

  • the number of root-level rights is minimized
  • unnecessary access rights are disabled
  • unnecessary functions and services are deactivated
  • access to powerful utilities and important settings is strictly controlled
  • the clocks are synchronized
  • the supplier's default passwords are changed immediately and the security-related settings are checked
  • timeout functions are used if necessary (e.g. automatic logout)
  • license requirements are met
Monitoring configurations
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High
Normal
Low
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Technical cyber security
Network security
8
requirements

Examples of other requirements this task affects

8.9: Configuration management
ISO27k1 Full
1.2.4: Definition of responsibilities with service providers
TISAX
DE.CM-7: Monitoring for unauthorized personnel, connections, devices, and software is performed.
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2.3.4: Establish and maintain standard security configurations
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2.3.5: Verify that activated security configurations comply with the organisation’s approved security configurations
NSM ICT-SP
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Monitoring configurations
1. Task description

Configurations should be monitored with comprehensive system management tools (e.g. maintenance utilities, remote support, enterprise management tools, backup and recovery software) and reviewed regularly to assess settings, password strengths, and operations performed. Actual configurations can be compared to defined target models. Any discrepancies must be dealt with either automatically or by manual processing.

Any unauthorized changes must be corrected and cause investigated and reported.

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1.3 (MIL2): Manage IT and OT Asset Configuration
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1.3 (MIL3): Manage IT and OT Asset Configuration
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1.3.1: Identify the users of the information systems
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1.3.2: Classification of information assets
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1.3.2: Identify and define the different user categories
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1.3.3: Identify roles and responsibilities linked especially to ICT security
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1.3.3: Use of approved external IT services
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1.3.4: Use of approved software
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1.3: Manage IT and OT Asset Configuration
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1.4 (MIL2): Manage Changes to IT and OT Assets
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1.4 (MIL3): Manage Changes to IT and OT Assets
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1.4.1: Management of Information Security Risks
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1.5 (MIL1): Management Activities for the ASSET domain
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1.5 (MIL2): Management Activities for the ASSET domain
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1.5 (MIL3): Management Activities for the ASSET domain
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1.6.1: Reporting of security events
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1.6.2: Management of reported events
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1.6.3: Crisis preparedness
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10 §: Johdon vastuu
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10.3 (MIL2): Management Activities for the PROGRAM domain
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10.3 (MIL3): Management Activities for the PROGRAM domain
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10: Cryptography
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11 §: Poikkeamailmoitukset viranomaiselle
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11.1.2: Physical entry controls
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11.1.3: Securing offices, rooms and facilities
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11.1.4: Protecting against external and environmental threats
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11.1.5: Working in secure areas
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11.1.6: Delivery and loading areas
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11.1: Secure areas
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11.2.1: Equipment siting and protection
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11.2.2: Supporting utilities
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11.2.3: Cabling security
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11.2.4: Equipment maintenance
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11.2.5: Removal of assets
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11.2.6: Security of equipment and assets off-premises
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11.2.7: Secure disposal or re-use of equipment
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11.2.8: Unattended user equipment
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11.2.9: Clear desk and clear screen policy
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11: Physical and environmental security
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12.1.2: Change management
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12.1.4: Separation of development, testing and operational environments
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12.2.1: Controls against malware
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12.2: Protection from malware
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