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SEC-05: Remote access user authentication

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Cyber Essentials

SEC-05: Remote access user authentication

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Policy
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Defining and documenting accepted authentication methods
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Low
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System management
Access control and authentication
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9.1.1: Access control policy
ISO27 Full
9.2.4: Management of secret authentication information of users
ISO27 Full
9.4.2: Secure log-on procedures
ISO27 Full
I07: Tietojenkäsittely-ympäristön toimijoiden tunnistaminen
Katakri
6.6.2: Käyttövaltuushallinta ja tunnistautuminen järjestelmiin
Self-monitoring
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Defining and documenting accepted authentication methods
1. Task description

The organization has predefined authentication methods that employees should prefer when using data systems.

When using cloud services, the user can often freely decide how he or she authenticates with the service. A single centralized authentication account (such as a Google or Microsoft 365 account) can help close a large number of access rights at once when the main user account that acts as the authentication method is closed.

Use of multi-factor authentication for important data systems
Critical
High
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Low
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System management
Access control and authentication
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requirements

Examples of other requirements this task affects

9.1.1: Access control policy
ISO27 Full
9.4.2: Secure log-on procedures
ISO27 Full
I07: Tietojenkäsittely-ympäristön toimijoiden tunnistaminen
Katakri
PR.AC-7: User, device, and other asset authentication
NIST
SEC-05: Remote access user authentication
Cyber Essentials
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Use of multi-factor authentication for important data systems
1. Task description

Systems containing important information should be logged in using a multi-authentication logon, also known as either “two-factor”, “multi-factor” or “dual factor” authentication.

For example, when first logging in with a password, a one-time authentication code can also be sent to the user as a text message. In this case, he has been identified by two factors (knowing the password and owning the phone).

Biometric identifiers (eg fingerprint) and other devices can also be used for two-stage authentication. However, it is worth considering the costs and implications for privacy.

Guidelines for operating in processing areas for confidential information
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Physical security
Property security
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11.1.5: Working in secure areas
ISO27 Full
SEC-05: Remote access user authentication
Cyber Essentials
7.6: Working in secure areas
ISO27k1 Full
42: Turvallisuusalueiden määrittely
Sec overview
6.9: Fyysinen turvallisuus osana tietojärjestelmien käyttöympäristön turvallisuutta
Tietoturvasuunnitelma
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Guidelines for operating in processing areas for confidential information
1. Task description

Organization has defined the areas for handling confidential information and the operating rules that are followed in all activities that take place in the corresponding areas.

In the rules, consideration should be given to the following points:

  • the rules and related areas are communicated only personnel for whom the information is relevant
  • unsupervised work in areas is minimized
  • areas are physically locked and checked regularly
  • prohibition of unauthorized recording devices (e.g. phones, video cameras)
  • monitoring the transportation of terminal devices
  • publishing emergency instructions in an easily accessible way
Analyzing authentication processes of critical systems
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System management
Access control and authentication
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requirements

Examples of other requirements this task affects

9.4.2: Secure log-on procedures
ISO27 Full
PR.AC-7: User, device, and other asset authentication
NIST
SEC-05: Remote access user authentication
Cyber Essentials
9.4: System and application access control
ISO 27017
9.4.2: Secure log-on procedures
ISO 27017
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Analyzing authentication processes of critical systems
1. Task description

The system or application login procedure should be designed to minimize the potential for unauthorized access.

The login process should therefore disclose as little information about the system or application as possible so as not to unnecessarily assist an unauthorized user. Criteria for a good login procedure include e.g.:

  • logging in does not reveal the associated application until the connection is established
  • the login does not display help or error messages that would assist an unauthorized user
  • logging in will only validate the data once all the data has been entered
  • login is prevented from using fatigue attacks
  • login logs failed and successful login attempts
  • suspicious login attempts are reported to the user
  • passwords are not sent as plain text online
  • the session does not continue forever after logging in
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1.1 (MIL2): Manage IT and OT Asset Inventory
C2M2: MIL1
1.1 (MIL3): Manage IT and OT Asset Inventory
C2M2: MIL1
1.1.1: Availability of information security policies
TISAX
1.1.1: Identify the organisation’s strategy and priorities
NSM ICT-SP
1.1.2: Identify the organisation’s structures and processes for security management
NSM ICT-SP
1.1.3: Identify the organisation’s processes for ICT risk management
NSM ICT-SP
1.1.4: Identify the organisation’s tolerances for ICT risk
NSM ICT-SP
1.1.5: Identify the organisation’s deliverables, information systems and supporting ICT functions
NSM ICT-SP
1.1.6: Identify information processing and data flow
NSM ICT-SP
1.2 (MIL2): Manage Information Asset Inventory
C2M2: MIL1
1.2 (MIL3): Manage Information Asset Inventory
C2M2: MIL1
1.2.1: Establish a process to identify devices and software in use at the organisation
NSM ICT-SP
1.2.1: Scope of Information Security management
TISAX
1.2.2: Establish organisational guidelines for approved devices and software
NSM ICT-SP
1.2.2: Information Security Responsibilities
TISAX
1.2.3: Identify devices in use at the organisation
NSM ICT-SP
1.2.3: Information Security requirements in projects
TISAX
1.2.4: Definition of responsibilities with service providers
TISAX
1.2.4: Identify the software in use at the organisation
NSM ICT-SP
1.2: Manage Information Asset Inventory
C2M2: MIL1
1.3 (MIL2): Manage IT and OT Asset Configuration
C2M2: MIL1
1.3 (MIL3): Manage IT and OT Asset Configuration
C2M2: MIL1
1.3.1: Identification of information assets
TISAX
1.3.1: Identify the users of the information systems
NSM ICT-SP
1.3.2: Classification of information assets
TISAX
1.3.2: Identify and define the different user categories
NSM ICT-SP
1.3.3: Identify roles and responsibilities linked especially to ICT security
NSM ICT-SP
1.3.3: Use of approved external IT services
TISAX
1.3.4: Use of approved software
TISAX
1.3: Manage IT and OT Asset Configuration
C2M2: MIL1
1.4 (MIL2): Manage Changes to IT and OT Assets
C2M2: MIL1
1.4 (MIL3): Manage Changes to IT and OT Assets
C2M2: MIL1
1.4.1: Management of Information Security Risks
TISAX
1.4: Manage Changes to IT and OT Assets
C2M2: MIL1
1.5 (MIL1): Management Activities for the ASSET domain
C2M2: MIL1
1.5 (MIL2): Management Activities for the ASSET domain
C2M2: MIL1
1.5 (MIL3): Management Activities for the ASSET domain
C2M2: MIL1
1.5.1: Assessment of policies and requirements
TISAX
1.5.2: External review of ISMS
TISAX
1.5: Management Activities for the ASSET domain
C2M2: MIL1
1.6.1: Reporting of security events
TISAX
1.6.2: Management of reported events
TISAX
1.6.3: Crisis preparedness
TISAX
10 §: Johdon vastuu
KyberTL
10. Processing of personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences
GDPR
10.1 (MIL2): Establish Cybersecurity Program Strategy
C2M2: MIL1
10.1 (MIL3): Establish Cybersecurity Program Strategy
C2M2: MIL1
10.1.1: Policy on the use of cryptographic controls
ISO27 Full
10.1.2: Key management
ISO27 Full
10.1.2: Key management
ISO 27017
10.1: Continuous improvement
ISO27k1 Full
10.1: Cryptographic controls
ISO27 Full
10.1: Cryptographic controls
ISO 27017
10.1: Establish Cybersecurity Program Strategy
C2M2: MIL1
10.2 (MIL2): Establish and Maintain Cybersecurity Program
C2M2: MIL1
10.2 (MIL3): Establish and Maintain Cybersecurity Program
C2M2: MIL1
10.2: Establish and Maintain Cybersecurity Program
C2M2: MIL1
10.2: Non-conformity and corrective action
ISO27k1 Full
10.3 (MIL1): Management Activities for the PROGRAM domain
C2M2: MIL1
10.3 (MIL2): Management Activities for the PROGRAM domain
C2M2: MIL1
10.3 (MIL3): Management Activities for the PROGRAM domain
C2M2: MIL1
10.3: Management Activities for the PROGRAM domain
C2M2: MIL1
10: Cryptography
ISO27 Full
10: Cryptography
ISO 27017
10: Cybersecurity Program Management (PROGRAM)
C2M2: MIL1
10: Prosessi väärinkäytöksiin reagoimiseksi
Sec overview
11 §: Poikkeamailmoitukset viranomaiselle
KyberTL
11. Processing which does not require identification
GDPR
11.1.1: Physical security perimeter
ISO27 Full
11.1.2: Physical entry controls
ISO27 Full
11.1.3: Securing offices, rooms and facilities
ISO27 Full
11.1.4: Protecting against external and environmental threats
ISO27 Full
11.1.5: Working in secure areas
ISO27 Full
11.1.6: Delivery and loading areas
ISO27 Full
11.1: Secure areas
ISO27 Full
11.2.1: Equipment siting and protection
ISO27 Full
11.2.2: Supporting utilities
ISO27 Full
11.2.3: Cabling security
ISO27 Full
11.2.4: Equipment maintenance
ISO27 Full
11.2.5: Removal of assets
ISO27 Full
11.2.6: Security of equipment and assets off-premises
ISO27 Full
11.2.7: Secure disposal or re-use of equipment
ISO27 Full
11.2.7: Secure disposal or re-use of equipment
ISO 27017
11.2.8: Unattended user equipment
ISO27 Full
11.2.9: Clear desk and clear screen policy
ISO27 Full
11.2: Equipment
ISO27 Full
11.2: Equipment
ISO 27017
11: Digiturvan mittarien määrittäminen
Sec overview
11: Physical and environmental security
ISO27 Full
11: Physical and environmental security
ISO 27017
12 §: Luotettavuutta edellyttävien tehtävien tunnistaminen ja luotettavuudesta varmistuminen
TiHL
12 §: Poikkeamaa koskeva väliraportti
KyberTL
12. Transparent information, communication and modalities for the exercise of the rights of the data subject
GDPR
12.1.1: Documented operating procedures
ISO27 Full
12.1.2: Change management
ISO27 Full
12.1.3: Capacity management
ISO27 Full
12.1.4: Separation of development, testing and operational environments
ISO27 Full
12.1: Operational procedures and responsibilities
ISO27 Full
12.2.1: Controls against malware
ISO27 Full
12.2: Protection from malware
ISO27 Full