urn: urn:intuitem:risk:library:ncsc-caf-3.2
locale: en
ref_id: ncsc-caf-3.2
name: Cyber Assessment Framework
description: 'National Cyber Security Centre - Cyber Assessment Framework

  https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/cyber-assessment-framework'
copyright: NCSC https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/cyber-assessment-framework
version: 1
publication_date: 2024-06-30
provider: NCSC
packager: intuitem
objects:
  framework:
    urn: urn:intuitem:risk:framework:ncsc-caf-3.2
    ref_id: ncsc-caf-3.2
    name: Cyber Assessment Framework
    description: 'National Cyber Security Centre - Cyber Assessment Framework

      https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/cyber-assessment-framework'
    requirement_nodes:
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      assessable: false
      depth: 1
      ref_id: A
      name: Managing security risk
      description: Appropriate organisational structures, policies, processes and
        procedures in place to understand, assess and systematically manage security
        risks to the network and information systems supporting essential functions.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a
      ref_id: A1
      name: Governance
      description: The organisation has appropriate management policies, processes
        and procedures in place to govern its approach to the security of network
        and information systems.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.a
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1
      ref_id: A1.a
      name: Board Direction
      description: You have effective organisational security management led at board
        level and articulated clearly in corresponding policies.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.a.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.a
      ref_id: A1.a.1
      description: Your organisation's approach and policy relating to the security
        of network and information systems supporting the operation of your essential
        function(s) are owned and managed at board-level. These are communicated,
        in a meaningful way, to risk management decision-makers across the organisation.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.a.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.a
      ref_id: A1.a.2
      description: Regular board-level discussions on the security of network and
        information systems supporting the operation of your essential function(s)
        take place, based on timely and accurate information and informed by expert
        guidance.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.a.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.a
      ref_id: A1.a.3
      description: There is a board-level individual who has overall accountability
        for the security of network and information systems and drives regular discussion
        at board-level.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.a.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.a
      ref_id: A1.a.4
      description: Direction set at board-level is translated into effective organisational
        practices that direct and control the security of the network and information
        systems supporting your essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.b
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1
      ref_id: A1.b
      name: Roles and Responsibilities
      description: Your organisation has established roles and responsibilities for
        the security of network and information systems at all levels, with clear
        and well-understood channels for communicating and escalating risks.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.b.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.b
      ref_id: A1.b.1
      description: Key roles and responsibilities for the security of network and
        information systems supporting your essential function(s) have been identified.
        These are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fit for purpose.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.b.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.b
      ref_id: A1.b.2
      description: Appropriately capable and knowledgeable staff fill those roles
        and are given the time, authority, and resources to carry out their duties.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.b.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.b
      ref_id: A1.b.3
      description: There is clarity on who in your organisation has overall accountability
        for the security of the network and information systems supporting your essential
        function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.c
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1
      ref_id: A1.c
      name: Decision-making
      description: You have senior-level accountability for the security of network
        and information systems, and delegate decision-making authority appropriately
        and effectively. Risks to network and information systems related to the operation
        of your essential function(s) are considered in the context of other organisational
        risks.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.c.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.c
      ref_id: A1.c.1
      description: Senior management have visibility of key risk decisions made throughout
        the organisation.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.c.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.c
      ref_id: A1.c.2
      description: Risk management decision-makers understand their responsibilities
        for making effective and timely decisions in the context of the risk appetite
        regarding the essential function(s), as set by senior management.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.c.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.c
      ref_id: A1.c.3
      description: Risk management decision-making is delegated and escalated where
        necessary, across the organisation, to people who have the skills, knowledge,
        tools and authority they need.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.c.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a1.c
      ref_id: A1.c.4
      description: Risk management decisions are regularly reviewed to ensure their
        continued relevance and validity.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a
      ref_id: A2
      name: Risk Management
      description: The organisation takes appropriate steps to identify, assess and
        understand security risks to the network and information systems supporting
        the operation of essential functions. This includes an overall organisational
        approach to risk management.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.a
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2
      ref_id: A2.a
      name: Risk Management Process
      description: Your organisation has effective internal processes for managing
        risks to the security of network and information systems related to the operation
        of your essential function(s) and communicating associated activities.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.a.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.a
      ref_id: A2.a.1
      description: Your organisational process ensures that security risks to network
        and information systems relevant to essential function(s) are identified,
        analysed, prioritised, and managed.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.a.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.a
      ref_id: A2.a.2
      description: Your approach to risk is focused on the possibility of adverse
        impact to your essential function(s), leading to a detailed understanding
        of how such impact might arise as a consequence of possible attacker actions
        and the security properties of your network and information systems.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.a.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.a
      ref_id: A2.a.3
      description: Your risk assessments are based on a clearly understood set of
        threat assumptions, informed by an up-to-date understanding of security threats
        to your essential function(s) and your sector.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.a.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.a
      ref_id: A2.a.4
      description: Your risk assessments are informed by an understanding of the vulnerabilities
        in the network and information systems supporting your essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.a.5
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.a
      ref_id: A2.a.5
      description: The output from your risk management process is a clear set of
        security requirements that will address the risks in line with your organisational
        approach to security.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.a.6
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.a
      ref_id: A2.a.6
      description: Significant conclusions reached in the course of your risk management
        process are communicated to key security decision-makers and accountable individuals.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.a.7
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.a
      ref_id: A2.a.7
      description: Your risk assessments are dynamic and updated in the light of relevant
        changes which may include technical changes to network and information systems,
        change of use and new threat information.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.a.8
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.a
      ref_id: A2.a.8
      description: The effectiveness of your risk management process is reviewed regularly,
        and improvements made as required.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.a.9
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.a
      ref_id: A2.a.9
      description: You perform detailed threat analysis and understand how this applies
        to your organisation in the context of the threat to your sector and the wider
        CNI.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.b
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2
      ref_id: A2.b
      name: Assurance
      description: You have gained confidence in the effectiveness of the security
        of your technology, people, and processes relevant to your essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.b.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.b
      ref_id: A2.b.1
      description: "You validate that the security measures in place to protect the\
        \ network and information systems\Lare effective and remain effective for\
        \ the lifetime over which they are needed."
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.b.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.b
      ref_id: A2.b.2
      description: You understand the assurance methods available to you and choose
        appropriate methods to gain confidence in the security of essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.b.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.b
      ref_id: A2.b.3
      description: "Your confidence in the security as it relates to your technology,\
        \ people, and processes can be\Ljustified to, and verified by, a third party."
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.b.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.b
      ref_id: A2.b.4
      description: Security deficiencies uncovered by assurance activities are assessed,
        prioritised and remedied when necessary in a timely and effective way.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.b.5
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a2.b
      ref_id: A2.b.5
      description: The methods used for assurance are reviewed to ensure they are
        working as intended and remain the most appropriate method to use.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a3
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a
      ref_id: A3
      name: Asset Management
      description: Everything required to deliver, maintain or support network and
        information systems necessary for the operation of essential functions is
        determined and understood. This includes data, people and systems, as well
        as any supporting infrastructure (such as power or cooling).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a3.a
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a3
      ref_id: A3.a
      name: Asset Management
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a3.a.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a3.a
      ref_id: A3.a.1
      description: All assets relevant to the secure operation of essential function(s)
        are identified and inventoried (at a suitable level of detail). The inventory
        is kept up-to-date.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a3.a.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a3.a
      ref_id: A3.a.2
      description: Dependencies on supporting infrastructure (e.g. power, cooling
        etc) are recognised and recorded.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a3.a.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a3.a
      ref_id: A3.a.3
      description: You have prioritised your assets according to their importance
        to the operation of the essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a3.a.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a3.a
      ref_id: A3.a.4
      description: You have assigned responsibility for managing all assets, including
        physical assets, relevant to the operation of the essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a3.a.5
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a3.a
      ref_id: A3.a.5
      description: Assets relevant to the essential function(s) are managed with cyber
        security in mind throughout their lifecycle, from creation through to eventual
        decommissioning or disposal.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a4
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a
      ref_id: A4
      name: Supply Chain
      description: The organisation understands and manages security risks to network
        and information systems supporting the operation of essential functions that
        arise as a result of dependencies on external suppliers. This includes ensuring
        that appropriate measures are employed where third party services are used.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a4.a
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a4
      ref_id: A4.a
      name: Supply Chain
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a4.a.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a4.a
      ref_id: A4.a.1
      description: "You have a deep understanding of your supply chain, including\
        \ sub- contractors and the wider risks it faces. You consider factors such\
        \ as supplier\u2019s partnerships, competitors, nationality and other organisations\
        \ with which they sub- contract. This informs your risk assessment and procurement\
        \ processes."
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a4.a.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a4.a
      ref_id: A4.a.2
      description: Your approach to supply chain risk management considers the risks
        to your essential function(s) arising from supply chain subversion by capable
        and well-resourced attackers.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a4.a.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a4.a
      ref_id: A4.a.3
      description: You have confidence that information shared with suppliers that
        is essential to the operation of your function(s) is appropriately protected
        from sophisticated attacks.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a4.a.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a4.a
      ref_id: A4.a.4
      description: You understand which contracts are relevant and you include appropriate
        security obligations in relevant contracts. You have a proactive approach
        to contract management which may include a contract management plan for relevant
        contracts.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a4.a.5
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a4.a
      ref_id: A4.a.5
      description: Customer / supplier ownership of responsibilities is laid out in
        contracts.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a4.a.6
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a4.a
      ref_id: A4.a.6
      description: All network connections and data sharing with third parties are
        managed effectively and proportionately.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a4.a.7
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:a4.a
      ref_id: A4.a.7
      description: When appropriate, your incident management process and that of
        your suppliers provide mutual support in the resolution of incidents.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b
      assessable: false
      depth: 1
      ref_id: B
      name: Protecting against cyber attack
      description: Proportionate security measures are in place to protect the network
        and information systems supporting essential functions from cyber attack.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b
      ref_id: B1
      name: Service Protection Policies, Processes and Procedures
      description: The organisation defines, implements, communicates and enforces
        appropriate policies, processes and procedures that direct its overall approach
        to securing systems and data that support operation of essential functions.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.a
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1
      ref_id: B1.a
      name: Policy, Process and Procedure Development
      description: You have developed and continue to improve a set of cyber security
        and resilience policies, processes and procedures that manage and mitigate
        the risk of adverse impact on your essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.a.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.a
      ref_id: B1.a.1
      description: You fully document your overarching security governance and risk
        management approach, technical security practice and specific regulatory compliance.
        Cyber security is integrated and embedded throughout policies, processes and
        procedures and key performance indicators are reported to your executive management.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.a.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.a
      ref_id: B1.a.2
      description: "Your organisation\u2019s policies, processes and procedures are\
        \ developed to be practical, usable and appropriate for your essential function(s)\
        \ and your technologies."
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.a.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.a
      ref_id: B1.a.3
      description: Policies, processes and procedures that rely on user behaviour
        are practical, appropriate and achievable.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.a.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.a
      ref_id: B1.a.4
      description: You review and update policies, processes and procedures at suitably
        regular intervals to ensure they remain relevant. This is in addition to reviews
        following a major cyber security incident.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.a.5
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.a
      ref_id: B1.a.5
      description: Any changes to the essential function(s) or the threat it faces
        triggers a review of policies, processes and procedures.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.a.6
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.a
      ref_id: B1.a.6
      description: Your systems are designed so that they remain secure even when
        user security policies, processes and procedures are not always followed.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.b
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1
      ref_id: B1.b
      name: Policy, Process and Procedure Implementation
      description: You have successfully implemented your security policies, processes
        and procedures and can demonstrate the security benefits achieved.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.b.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.b
      ref_id: B1.b.1
      description: All your policies, processes and procedures are followed, their
        correct application and security effectiveness is evaluated.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.b.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.b
      ref_id: B1.b.2
      description: Your policies, processes and procedures are integrated with other
        organisational policies, processes and procedures, including HR assessments
        of individuals' trustworthiness.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.b.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.b
      ref_id: B1.b.3
      description: Your policies, processes and procedures are effectively and appropriately
        communicated across all levels of the organisation resulting in good staff
        awareness of their responsibilities.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.b.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b1.b
      ref_id: B1.b.4
      description: Appropriate action is taken to address all breaches of policies,
        processes and procedures with potential to adversely impact the essential
        function(s) including aggregated breaches.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b
      ref_id: B2
      name: Identity and Access Control
      description: The organisation understands, documents and manages access to network
        and information systems supporting the operation of essential functions. Users
        (or automated functions) that can access data or systems are appropriately
        verified, authenticated and authorised.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.a
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2
      ref_id: B2.a
      name: Identity Verification, Authentication and Authorisation
      description: You robustly verify, authenticate and authorise access to the network
        and information systems supporting your essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.a.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.a
      ref_id: B2.a.1
      description: "Your process of initial identity verification is robust enough\
        \ to provide a high level of confidence of a user\u2019s identity profile\
        \ before allowing an authorised user access to network and information systems\
        \ that support your essential function(s)."
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.a.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.a
      ref_id: B2.a.2
      description: Only authorised and individually authenticated users can physically
        access and logically connect to your network or information systems on which
        your essential function(s) depends.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.a.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.a
      ref_id: B2.a.3
      description: The number of authorised users and systems that have access to
        all your network and information systems supporting the essential function(s)
        is limited to the minimum necessary.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.a.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.a
      ref_id: B2.a.4
      description: "You use additional authentication mechanisms, such as multi-factor\L\
        (MFA), for all user access, including remote access, to all network and information\
        \ systems that operate or support your essential function(s)."
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.a.5
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.a
      ref_id: B2.a.5
      description: The list of users and systems with access to network and information
        systems supporting and delivering the essential function(s) is reviewed on
        a regular basis, at least every six months.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.a.6
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.a
      ref_id: B2.a.6
      description: Your approach to authenticating users, devices and systems follows
        up to date best practice.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.b
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2
      ref_id: B2.b
      name: Device Management
      description: You fully know and have trust in the devices that are used to access
        your networks, information systems and data that support your essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.b.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.b
      ref_id: B2.b.1
      description: All privileged operations performed on your network and information
        systems supporting your essential function(s) are conducted from highly trusted
        devices, such as Privileged Access Workstations, dedicated solely to those
        operations.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.b.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.b
      ref_id: B2.b.2
      description: You either obtain independent and professional assurance of the
        security of third-party devices or networks before they connect to your network
        and information systems, or you only allow third-party devices or networks
        that are dedicated to supporting your network and information systems to connect.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.b.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.b
      ref_id: B2.b.3
      description: You perform certificate-based device identity management and only
        allow known devices to access systems necessary for the operation of your
        essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.b.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.b
      ref_id: B2.b.4
      description: You perform regular scans to detect unknown devices and investigate
        any findings.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.c
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2
      ref_id: B2.c
      name: Privileged User Management
      description: You closely manage privileged user access to network and information
        systems supporting your essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.c.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.c
      ref_id: B2.c.1
      description: Privileged user access to network and information systems supporting
        your essential function(s) is carried out from dedicated separate accounts
        that are closely monitored and managed.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.c.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.c
      ref_id: B2.c.2
      description: The issuing of temporary, time- bound rights for privileged user
        access and / or external third- party support access is in place.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.c.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.c
      ref_id: B2.c.3
      description: Privileged user access rights are regularly reviewed and always
        updated as part of your joiners, movers and leavers process.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.c.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.c
      ref_id: B2.c.4
      description: All privileged user activity is routinely reviewed, validated and
        recorded for offline analysis and investigation.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.d
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2
      ref_id: B2.d
      name: Identity and Access Management (IdAM)
      description: You closely manage and maintain identity and access control for
        users, devices and systems accessing the network and information systems supporting
        your essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.d.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.d
      ref_id: B2.d.1
      description: You follow a robust procedure to verify each user and issue the
        minimum required access rights, and the application of the procedure is regularly
        audited.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.d.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.d
      ref_id: B2.d.2
      description: User access rights are reviewed both when people change roles via
        your joiners, leavers and movers process and at regular intervals - at least
        annually.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.d.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.d
      ref_id: B2.d.3
      description: All user, device and systems access to the systems supporting the
        essential function(s) is logged and monitored.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.d.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.d
      ref_id: B2.d.4
      description: You regularly review access logs and correlate this data with other
        access records and expected activity.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.d.5
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b2.d
      ref_id: B2.d.5
      description: Attempts by unauthorised users, devices or systems to connect to
        the systems supporting the essential function(s) are alerted, promptly assessed
        and investigated.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b
      ref_id: B3
      name: Data Security
      description: Data stored or transmitted electronically is protected from actions
        such as unauthorised access, modification, or deletion that may cause an adverse
        impact on essential functions. Such protection extends to the means by which
        authorised users, devices and systems access critical data necessary for the
        operation of essential functions. It also covers information that would assist
        an attacker, such as design details of network and information systems.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.a
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3
      ref_id: B3.a
      name: Understanding Data
      description: You have a good understanding of data important to the operation
        of your essential function(s), where it is stored, where it travels and how
        unavailability or unauthorised access, modification or deletion would adversely
        impact the essential function(s). This also applies to third parties storing
        or accessing data important to the operation of your essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.a.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.a
      ref_id: B3.a.1
      description: You have identified and catalogued all the data important to the
        operation of the essential function(s), or that would assist an attacker.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.a.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.a
      ref_id: B3.a.2
      description: You have identified and catalogued who has access to the data important
        to the operation of the essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.a.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.a
      ref_id: B3.a.3
      description: You maintain a current understanding of the location, quantity
        and quality of data important to the operation of the essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.a.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.a
      ref_id: B3.a.4
      description: You take steps to remove or minimise unnecessary copies or unneeded
        historic data.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.a.5
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.a
      ref_id: B3.a.5
      description: You have identified all mobile devices and media that may hold
        data important to the operation of the essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.a.6
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.a
      ref_id: B3.a.6
      description: You maintain a current understanding of the data links used to
        transmit data that is important to your essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.a.7
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.a
      ref_id: B3.a.7
      description: You understand the context, limitations and dependencies of your
        important data.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.a.8
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.a
      ref_id: B3.a.8
      description: You understand and document the impact on your essential function(s)
        of all relevant scenarios, including unauthorised data access, modification
        or deletion, or when authorised users are unable to appropriately access this
        data.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.a.9
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.a
      ref_id: B3.a.9
      description: You validate these documented impact statements regularly, at least
        annually.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.b
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3
      ref_id: B3.b
      name: Data in Transit
      description: You have protected the transit of data important to the operation
        of your essential function(s). This includes the transfer of data to third
        parties.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.b.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.b
      ref_id: B3.b.1
      description: You have identified and protected (effectively and proportionately)
        all the data links that carry data important to the operation of your essential
        function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.b.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.b
      ref_id: B3.b.2
      description: You apply appropriate physical and / or technical means to protect
        data that travels over non-trusted or openly accessible carriers, with justified
        confidence in the robustness of the protection applied.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.b.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.b
      ref_id: B3.b.3
      description: Suitable alternative transmission paths are available where there
        is a significant risk of impact on the operation of the essential function(s)
        due to resource limitation (e.g. transmission equipment or function failure,
        or important data being blocked or jammed).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.c
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3
      ref_id: B3.c
      name: Stored Data
      description: You have protected stored soft and hard copy data important to
        the operation of your essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.c.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.c
      ref_id: B3.c.1
      description: All copies of data important to the operation of your essential
        function(s) are necessary. Where this important data is transferred to less
        secure systems, the data is provided with limited detail and / or as a read-only
        copy.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.c.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.c
      ref_id: B3.c.2
      description: You have applied suitable physical and / or technical means to
        protect this important stored data from unauthorised access, modification
        or deletion.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.c.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.c
      ref_id: B3.c.3
      description: If cryptographic protections are used you apply suitable technical
        and procedural means, and you have justified confidence in the robustness
        of the protection applied.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.c.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.c
      ref_id: B3.c.4
      description: You have suitable, secured backups of data to allow the operation
        of the essential function(s) to continue should the original data not be available.
        This may include off- line or segregated backups, or appropriate alternative
        forms such as paper copies.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.c.5
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.c
      ref_id: B3.c.5
      description: Necessary historic or archive data is suitably secured in storage.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.d
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3
      ref_id: B3.d
      name: Mobile Data
      description: You have protected data important to the operation of your essential
        function(s) on mobile devices.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.d.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.d
      ref_id: B3.d.1
      description: Mobile devices that hold data that is important to the operation
        of the essential function(s) are catalogued, are under your organisation's
        control and configured according to best practice for the platform, with appropriate
        technical and procedural policies in place.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.d.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.d
      ref_id: B3.d.2
      description: Your organisation can remotely wipe all mobile devices holding
        data important to the operation of the essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.d.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.d
      ref_id: B3.d.3
      description: You have minimised this data on these mobile devices. Some data
        may be automatically deleted off mobile devices after a certain period.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.e
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3
      ref_id: B3.e
      name: Media / Equipment Sanitisation
      description: Before reuse and / or disposal you appropriately sanitise devices,
        equipment and removable media holding data important to the operation of your
        essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.e.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.e
      ref_id: B3.e.1
      description: You catalogue and track all devices that contain data important
        to the operation of the essential function(s) (whether a specific storage
        device or one with integral storage).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.e.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b3.e
      ref_id: B3.e.2
      description: Data important to the operation of the essential function(s) is
        removed from all devices, equipment and removable media before reuse and /
        or disposal using an assured product or service.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b
      ref_id: B4
      name: System Security
      description: Network and information systems and technology critical for the
        operation of essential functions are protected from cyber attack. An organisational
        understanding of risk to essential functions informs the use of robust and
        reliable protective security measures to effectively limit opportunities for
        attackers to compromise networks and systems.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.a
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4
      ref_id: B4.a
      name: Secure by Design
      description: You design security into the network and information systems that
        support the operation of your essential function(s). You minimise their attack
        surface and ensure that the operation of your essential function(s) should
        not be impacted by the exploitation of any single vulnerability.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.a.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.a
      ref_id: B4.a.1
      description: You employ appropriate expertise to design network and information
        systems.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.a.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.a
      ref_id: B4.a.2
      description: Your network and information systems are segregated into appropriate
        security zones (e.g. systems supporting the essential function(s) are segregated
        in a highly trusted, more secure zone).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.a.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.a
      ref_id: B4.a.3
      description: The network and information systems supporting your essential function(s)
        are designed to have simple data flows between components to support effective
        security monitoring.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.a.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.a
      ref_id: B4.a.4
      description: The network and information systems supporting your essential function(s)
        are designed to be easy to recover.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.a.5
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.a
      ref_id: B4.a.5
      description: Content-based attacks are mitigated for all inputs to network and
        information systems that affect the essential function(s) (e.g. via transformation
        and inspection).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.b
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4
      ref_id: B4.b
      name: Secure Configuration
      description: You securely configure the network and information systems that
        support the operation of your essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.b.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.b
      ref_id: B4.b.1
      description: You have identified, documented and actively manage (e.g. maintain
        security configurations, patching, updating according to good practice) the
        assets that need to be carefully configured to maintain the security of the
        essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.b.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.b
      ref_id: B4.b.2
      description: All platforms conform to your secure, defined baseline build, or
        the latest known good configuration version for that environment.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.b.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.b
      ref_id: B4.b.3
      description: You closely and effectively manage changes in your environment,
        ensuring that network and system configurations are secure and documented.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.b.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.b
      ref_id: B4.b.4
      description: You regularly review and validate that your network and information
        systems have the expected, secure settings and configuration.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.b.5
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.b
      ref_id: B4.b.5
      description: Only permitted software can be installed.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.b.6
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.b
      ref_id: B4.b.6
      description: Standard users are not able to change settings that would impact
        security or the business operation.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.b.7
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.b
      ref_id: B4.b.7
      description: If automated decision-making technologies are in use, their operation
        is well understood, and decisions can be replicated.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.b.8
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.b
      ref_id: B4.b.8
      description: Generic, shared, default name and built-in accounts have been removed
        or disabled. Where this is not possible, credentials to these accounts have
        been changed.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.c
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4
      ref_id: B4.c
      name: Secure Management
      description: You manage your organisation's network and information systems
        that support the operation of your essential function(s) to enable and maintain
        security.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.c.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.c
      ref_id: B4.c.1
      description: Your systems and devices supporting the operation of the essential
        function(s) are only administered or maintained by authorised privileged users
        from highly trusted devices, such as Privileged Access Workstations, dedicated
        solely to those operations.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.c.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.c
      ref_id: B4.c.2
      description: You regularly review and update technical knowledge about network
        and information systems, such as documentation and network diagrams, and ensure
        they are securely stored.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.c.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.c
      ref_id: B4.c.3
      description: You prevent, detect and remove malware, and unauthorised software.
        You use technical, procedural and physical measures as necessary.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.d
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4
      ref_id: B4.d
      name: Vulnerability Management
      description: You manage known vulnerabilities in your network and information
        systems to prevent adverse impact on your essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.d.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.d
      ref_id: B4.d.1
      description: You maintain a current understanding of the exposure of your essential
        function(s) to publicly-known vulnerabilities.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.d.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.d
      ref_id: B4.d.2
      description: Announced vulnerabilities for all software packages, network and
        information systems used to support your essential function(s) are tracked,
        prioritised and mitigated (e.g. by patching) promptly.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.d.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.d
      ref_id: B4.d.3
      description: You regularly test to fully understand the vulnerabilities of the
        network and information systems that support the operation of your essential
        function(s) and verify this understanding with third-party testing.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.d.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b4.d
      ref_id: B4.d.4
      description: You maximise the use of supported software, firmware and hardware
        in your network and information systems supporting your essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b
      ref_id: B5
      name: Resilient Networks and Systems
      description: The organisation builds resilience against cyber attack and system
        failure into the design, implementation, operation and management of systems
        that support the operation of essential functions.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5.a
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5
      ref_id: B5.a
      name: Resilience Preparation
      description: You are prepared to restore the operation of your essential function(s)
        following adverse impact.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5.a.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5.a
      ref_id: B5.a.1
      description: "You have business continuity and disaster recovery plans that\
        \ have been tested for practicality, effectiveness and completeness. Appropriate\
        \ use is made\Lof different test methods (e.g. manual fail-over, table-top\
        \ exercises, or red-teaming)."
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5.a.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5.a
      ref_id: B5.a.2
      description: You use your security awareness and threat intelligence sources
        to identify new or heightened levels of risk, which result in immediate and
        potentially temporary security measures to enhance the security of your network
        and information systems (e.g. in response to a widespread outbreak of very
        damaging malware).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5.b
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5
      ref_id: B5.b
      name: Design for Resilience
      description: You design the network and information systems supporting your
        essential function(s) to be resilient to cyber security incidents. Systems
        are appropriately segregated and resource limitations are mitigated.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5.b.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5.b
      ref_id: B5.b.1
      description: Network and information systems supporting the operation of your
        essential function(s) are segregated from other business and external systems
        by appropriate technical and physical means (e.g. separate network and system
        infrastructure with independent user administration). Internet services are
        not accessible from network and information systems supporting the essential
        function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5.b.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5.b
      ref_id: B5.b.2
      description: You have identified and mitigated all resource limitations (e.g.
        bandwidth limitations and single network paths).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5.b.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5.b
      ref_id: B5.b.3
      description: "You have identified and mitigated any geographical constraints\
        \ or weaknesses. (e.g. systems that your essential function(s) depends upon\L\
        are replicated in another location, important network connectivity has alternative\
        \ physical paths and service providers)."
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5.b.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5.b
      ref_id: B5.b.4
      description: You review and update assessments of dependencies, resource and
        geographical limitations and mitigations when necessary.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5.c
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5
      ref_id: B5.c
      name: Backups
      description: You hold accessible and secured current backups of data and information
        needed to recover operation of your essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5.c.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5.c
      ref_id: B5.c.1
      description: Your comprehensive, automatic and tested technical and procedural
        backups are secured at centrally accessible or secondary sites to recover
        from an extreme event.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5.c.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b5.c
      ref_id: B5.c.2
      description: Backups of all important data and information needed to recover
        the essential function(s) are made, tested, documented and routinely reviewed.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b
      ref_id: B6
      name: Staff Awareness and Training
      description: Staff have appropriate awareness, knowledge and skills to carry
        out their organisational roles effectively in relation to the security of
        network and information systems supporting the operation of essential functions.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.a
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6
      ref_id: B6.a
      name: Cyber Security Culture
      description: You develop and maintain a positive cyber security culture.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.a.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.a
      ref_id: B6.a.1
      description: Your executive management clearly and effectively communicates
        the organisation's cyber security priorities and objectives to all staff.
        Your organisation displays positive cyber security attitudes, behaviours and
        expectations.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.a.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.a
      ref_id: B6.a.2
      description: People in your organisation raising potential cyber security incidents
        and issues are treated positively.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.a.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.a
      ref_id: B6.a.3
      description: Individuals at all levels in your organisation routinely report
        concerns or issues about cyber security and are recognised for their contribution
        to keeping the organisation secure.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.a.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.a
      ref_id: B6.a.4
      description: Your management is seen to be committed to and actively involved
        in cyber security.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.a.5
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.a
      ref_id: B6.a.5
      description: Your organisation communicates openly about cyber security, with
        any concern being taken seriously.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.a.6
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.a
      ref_id: B6.a.6
      description: People across your organisation participate in cyber security activities
        and improvements, building joint ownership and bringing knowledge of their
        area of expertise.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.b
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6
      ref_id: B6.b
      name: Cyber Security Training
      description: The people who support the operation of your essential function(s)
        are appropriately trained in cyber security. A range of approaches to cyber
        security training, awareness and communications are employed.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.b.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.b
      ref_id: B6.b.1
      description: All people in your organisation, from the most senior to the most
        junior, follow appropriate cyber security training paths.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.b.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.b
      ref_id: B6.b.2
      description: Each individuals cyber security training is tracked and refreshed
        at suitable intervals.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.b.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.b
      ref_id: B6.b.3
      description: You routinely evaluate your cyber security training and awareness
        activities to ensure they reach the widest audience and are effective.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.b.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:b6.b
      ref_id: B6.b.4
      description: You make cyber security information and good practice guidance
        easily accessible, widely available and you know it is referenced and used
        within your organisation.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c
      assessable: false
      depth: 1
      ref_id: C
      name: Detecting cyber security events
      description: Capabilities exist to ensure security defences remain effective
        and to detect cyber security events affecting, or with the potential to affect,
        essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c
      ref_id: C1
      name: Security Monitoring
      description: The organisation monitors the security status of the network and
        information systems supporting the operation of essential functions in order
        to detect potential security problems and to track the ongoing effectiveness
        of protective security measures.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.a
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1
      ref_id: C1.a
      name: Monitoring Coverage
      description: The data sources that you include in your monitoring allow for
        timely identification of security events which might affect the operation
        of your essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.a.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.a
      ref_id: C1.a.1
      description: Monitoring is based on an understanding of your networks, common
        cyber attack methods and what you need awareness of in order to detect potential
        security incidents that could affect the operation of your essential function(s)
        (e.g. presence of malware, malicious emails, user policy violations).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.a.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.a
      ref_id: C1.a.2
      description: Your monitoring data provides enough detail to reliably detect
        security incidents that could affect the operation of your essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.a.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.a
      ref_id: C1.a.3
      description: You easily detect the presence or absence of IoCs on your essential
        function(s), such as known malicious command and control signatures.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.a.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.a
      ref_id: C1.a.4
      description: Extensive monitoring of user activity in relation to the operation
        of your essential function(s) enables you to detect policy violations and
        an agreed list of suspicious or undesirable behaviour.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.a.5
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.a
      ref_id: C1.a.5
      description: You have extensive monitoring coverage that includes host-based
        monitoring and network gateways.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.a.6
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.a
      ref_id: C1.a.6
      description: All new systems are considered as potential monitoring data sources
        to maintain a comprehensive monitoring capability.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.b
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1
      ref_id: C1.b
      name: Securing Logs
      description: You hold log data securely and grant appropriate access only to
        accounts with business a need. No system or user should ever need to modify
        or delete master copies of log data within an agreed retention period, after
        which it should be deleted.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.b.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.b
      ref_id: C1.b.1
      description: The integrity of log data is protected, or any modification is
        detected and attributed.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.b.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.b
      ref_id: C1.b.2
      description: The logging architecture has mechanisms, policies, processes and
        procedures to ensure that it can protect itself from threats comparable to
        those it is trying to identify. This includes protecting the essential function(s)
        itself, and the data within it.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.b.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.b
      ref_id: C1.b.3
      description: Log data analysis and normalisation is only performed on copies
        of the data keeping the master copy unaltered.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.b.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.b
      ref_id: C1.b.4
      description: Log data is synchronised, using an accurate common time source,
        so that separate datasets can be correlated in different ways.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.b.5
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.b
      ref_id: C1.b.5
      description: Access to log data is limited to those with business need and no
        others.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.b.6
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.b
      ref_id: C1.b.6
      description: All actions involving all log data (e.g. copying, deleting, modifying
        or viewing) can be traced back to a unique user.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.b.7
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.b
      ref_id: C1.b.7
      description: Legitimate reasons for accessing log data are given in use policies.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.c
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1
      ref_id: C1.c
      name: Generating Alerts
      description: Evidence of potential security incidents contained in your monitoring
        data is reliably identified and triggers alerts.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.c.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.c
      ref_id: C1.c.1
      description: Log data is enriched with other network knowledge and data when
        investigating certain suspicious activity or alerts.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.c.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.c
      ref_id: C1.c.2
      description: A wide range of signatures and indicators of compromise is used
        for investigations of suspicious activity and alerts.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.c.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.c
      ref_id: C1.c.3
      description: Alerts can be easily resolved to network assets using knowledge
        of networks and systems. The resolution of these alerts is performed in almost
        real time.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.c.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.c
      ref_id: C1.c.4
      description: Security alerts relating to all essential function(s) are prioritised
        and this information is used to support incident management.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.c.5
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.c
      ref_id: C1.c.5
      description: Logs are reviewed almost continuously, in real time.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.c.6
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.c
      ref_id: C1.c.6
      description: Alerts are tested to ensure that they are generated reliably and
        that it is possible to distinguish genuine security incidents from false alarms.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.d
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1
      ref_id: C1.d
      name: Identifying Security Incidents
      description: You contextualise alerts with knowledge of the threat and your
        systems, to identify those security incidents that require some form of response.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.d.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.d
      ref_id: C1.d.1
      description: "You have selected threat intelligence sources or services using\
        \ risk-based and threat- informed decisions based\Lon your business needs\
        \ and sector (e.g. vendor reporting and patching, strong anti-virus providers,\
        \ sector and community-based infoshare, special interest groups)."
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.d.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.d
      ref_id: C1.d.2
      description: You apply all new signatures and IoCs within a reasonable (risk-based)
        time of receiving them.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.d.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.d
      ref_id: C1.d.3
      description: You receive signature updates for all your protective technologies
        (e.g. AV, IDS).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.d.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.d
      ref_id: C1.d.4
      description: You track the effectiveness of your intelligence feeds and actively
        share feedback on the usefulness of IoCs and any other indicators with the
        threat community (e.g. sector partners, threat intelligence providers, government
        agencies).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.e
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1
      ref_id: C1.e
      name: Monitoring Tools and Skills
      description: Monitoring staff skills, tools and roles, including any that are
        outsourced, should reflect governance and reporting requirements, expected
        threats and the complexities of the network or system data they need to use.
        Monitoring staff have knowledge of the essential function(s) they need to
        protect.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.e.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.e
      ref_id: C1.e.1
      description: You have monitoring staff, who are responsible for the analysis,
        investigation and reporting of monitoring alerts covering both security and
        performance.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.e.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.e
      ref_id: C1.e.2
      description: Monitoring staff have defined roles and skills that cover all parts
        of the monitoring and investigation process.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.e.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.e
      ref_id: C1.e.3
      description: Monitoring staff follow policies, processes and procedures that
        address all governance reporting requirements, internal and external.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.e.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.e
      ref_id: C1.e.4
      description: Monitoring staff are empowered to look beyond the fixed process
        to investigate and understand non-standard threats, by developing their own
        investigative techniques and making new use of data.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.e.5
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.e
      ref_id: C1.e.5
      description: Your monitoring tools make use of all log data collected to pinpoint
        activity within an incident.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.e.6
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.e
      ref_id: C1.e.6
      description: Monitoring staff and tools drive and shape new log data collection
        and can make wide use of it.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.e.7
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c1.e
      ref_id: C1.e.7
      description: Monitoring staff are aware of the operation of essential function(s)
        and related assets and can identify and prioritise alerts or investigations
        that relate to them.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c2
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c
      ref_id: C2
      name: Proactive Security Event Discovery
      description: The organisation detects, within network and information systems,
        malicious activity affecting, or with the potential to affect, the operation
        of essential functions even when the activity evades standard signature based
        security prevent/detect solutions (or when standard solutions are not deployable).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c2.a
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c2
      ref_id: C2.a
      name: System Abnormalities for Attack Detection
      description: You define examples of abnormalities in system behaviour that provide
        practical ways of detecting malicious activity that is otherwise hard to identify.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c2.a.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c2.a
      ref_id: C2.a.1
      description: Normal system behaviour is fully understood to such an extent that
        searching for system abnormalities is a potentially effective way of detecting
        malicious activity (e.g. You fully understand which systems should and should
        not communicate and when).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c2.a.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c2.a
      ref_id: C2.a.2
      description: System abnormality descriptions from past attacks and threat intelligence,
        on yours and other networks, are used to signify malicious activity.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c2.a.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c2.a
      ref_id: C2.a.3
      description: The system abnormalities you search for consider the nature of
        attacks likely to impact on the network and information systems supporting
        the operation of your essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c2.a.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c2.a
      ref_id: C2.a.4
      description: The system abnormality descriptions you use are updated to reflect
        changes in your network and information systems and current threat intelligence.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c2.b
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c2
      ref_id: C2.b
      name: Proactive Attack Discovery
      description: You use an informed understanding of more sophisticated attack
        methods and of normal system behaviour to monitor proactively for malicious
        activity.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c2.b.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c2.b
      ref_id: C2.b.1
      description: You routinely search for system abnormalities indicative of malicious
        activity on the network and information systems supporting the operation of
        your essential function(s), generating alerts based on the results of such
        searches.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c2.b.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:c2.b
      ref_id: C2.b.2
      description: You have justified confidence in the effectiveness of your searches
        for system abnormalities indicative of malicious activity.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d
      assessable: false
      depth: 1
      ref_id: D
      name: Minimising the impact of cyber security incidents
      description: Capabilities exist to minimise the adverse impact of a cyber security
        incident on the operation of essential functions, including the restoration
        of those function(s) where necessary.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d
      ref_id: D1
      name: Response and Recovery Planning
      description: There are well-defined and tested incident management processes
        in place, that aim to ensure continuity of essential function(s) in the event
        of system or service failure. Mitigation activities designed to contain or
        limit the impact of compromise are also in place.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.a
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1
      ref_id: D1.a
      name: Response Plan
      description: You have an up-to-date incident response plan that is grounded
        in a thorough risk assessment that takes account of your essential function(s)
        and covers a range of incident scenarios.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.a.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.a
      ref_id: D1.a.1
      description: Your incident response plan is based on a clear understanding of
        the security risks to the network and information systems supporting your
        essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.a.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.a
      ref_id: D1.a.2
      description: Your incident response plan is comprehensive (i.e. covers the complete
        lifecycle of an incident, roles and responsibilities, and reporting) and covers
        likely impacts of both known attack patterns and of possible attacks, previously
        unseen.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.a.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.a
      ref_id: D1.a.3
      description: Your incident response plan is documented and integrated with wider
        organisational business plans and supply chain response plans, as well as
        dependencies on supporting infrastructure (e.g. power, cooling etc).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.a.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.a
      ref_id: D1.a.4
      description: Your incident response plan is communicated and understood by the
        business areas involved with the operation of your essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.b
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1
      ref_id: D1.b
      name: Response and Recovery Capability
      description: You have the capability to enact your incident response plan, including
        effective limitation of impact on the operation of your essential function(s).
        During an incident, you have access to timely information on which to base
        your response decisions.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.b.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.b
      ref_id: D1.b.1
      description: You understand the resources that will likely be needed to carry
        out any required response activities, and arrangements are in place to make
        these resources available.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.b.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.b
      ref_id: D1.b.2
      description: You understand the types of information that will likely be needed
        to inform response decisions and arrangements are in place to make this information
        available.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.b.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.b
      ref_id: D1.b.3
      description: Your response team members have the skills and knowledge required
        to decide on the response actions necessary to limit harm, and the authority
        to carry them out.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.b.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.b
      ref_id: D1.b.4
      description: Key roles are duplicated, and operational delivery knowledge is
        shared with all individuals involved in the operations and recovery of the
        essential function(s).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.b.5
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.b
      ref_id: D1.b.5
      description: Back-up mechanisms are available that can be readily activated
        to allow continued operation of your essential function(s), although possibly
        at a reduced level, if primary network and information systems fail or are
        unavailable.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.b.6
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.b
      ref_id: D1.b.6
      description: "Arrangements exist to augment your organisation\u2019s incident\
        \ response capabilities with external support if necessary (e.g. specialist\
        \ cyber incident responders)."
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.c
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1
      ref_id: D1.c
      name: Testing and Exercising
      description: Your organisation carries out exercises to test response plans,
        using past incidents that affected your (and other) organisation, and scenarios
        that draw on threat intelligence and your risk assessment.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.c.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.c
      ref_id: D1.c.1
      description: Exercise scenarios are based on incidents experienced by your and
        other organisations or are composed using experience or threat intelligence.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.c.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.c
      ref_id: D1.c.2
      description: Exercise scenarios are documented, regularly reviewed, and validated.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.c.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.c
      ref_id: D1.c.3
      description: Exercises are routinely run, with the findings documented and used
        to refine incident response plans and protective security, in line with the
        lessons learned.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.c.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d1.c
      ref_id: D1.c.4
      description: Exercises test all parts of your response cycle relating to your
        essential function(s) (e.g. restoration of normal function(s) levels).
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d2
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d
      ref_id: D2
      name: Lessons Learned
      description: When an incident occurs, steps are taken to understand its root
        causes and to ensure appropriate remediating action is taken to protect against
        future incidents.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d2.a
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d2
      ref_id: D2.a
      name: Incident Root Cause Analysis
      description: When an incident occurs, steps must be taken to understand its
        root causes and ensure appropriate remediating action is taken.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d2.a.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d2.a
      ref_id: D2.a.1
      description: Root cause analysis is conducted routinely as a key part of your
        lessons learned activities following an incident.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d2.a.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d2.a
      ref_id: D2.a.2
      description: Your root cause analysis is comprehensive, covering organisational
        process issues, as well as vulnerabilities in your networks, systems or software.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d2.a.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d2.a
      ref_id: D2.a.3
      description: All relevant incident data is made available to the analysis team
        to perform root cause analysis.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d2.b
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d2
      ref_id: D2.b
      name: Using Incidents to Drive Improvements
      description: Your organisation uses lessons learned from incidents to improve
        your security measures.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d2.b.1
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d2.b
      ref_id: D2.b.1
      description: "You have a documented incident review process/policy which ensures\
        \ that lessons learned from each incident are identified, captured,\Land acted\
        \ upon."
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d2.b.2
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d2.b
      ref_id: D2.b.2
      description: Lessons learned cover issues with reporting, roles, governance,
        skills and organisational processes as well as technical aspects of network
        and information systems.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d2.b.3
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d2.b
      ref_id: D2.b.3
      description: You use lessons learned to improve security measures, including
        updating and retesting response plans when necessary.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d2.b.4
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d2.b
      ref_id: D2.b.4
      description: Security improvements identified as a result of lessons learned
        are prioritised, with the highest priority improvements completed quickly.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d2.b.5
      assessable: true
      depth: 4
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:ncsc-caf-3.2:d2.b
      ref_id: D2.b.5
      description: Analysis is fed to senior management and incorporated into risk
        management and continuous improvement.
