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  5. >AESCSF-THREAT-1k
AESCSF-THREAT-1kActive

Cybersecurity vulnerability assessments are performed by parties that are independent of the operations of the function

Statement

Cybersecurity vulnerability assessments are performed by parties that are independent of the operations of the function

Context and Guidance: In addition to vulnerability assessments that are conducted internally, the organisation should periodically have external parties conduct assessments in order to obtain a completely objective perspective. The assessors should be external to the function’s operations but not necessarily external to the organisation.

Related Practices • Progression: This practice is part of a practice progression. Practice progressions are groups of related practices that represent increasingly complete or more advanced implementations of an activity. The practices in this progression include: THREAT-1c, THREAT-1f, THREAT-1k.

Location

Domain
THREAT
Objective
Reduce Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

Practice Details

Identifier
AESCSF-THREAT-1k
Type
Practice
Domain
THREAT
Objective
Reduce Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

Maturity Level

MIL-1MIL-2MIL-3

Security Profile

SP-1SP-2SP-3
ISM
ISM-1163relatedvia aescsf-reference
ISM-1563relatedvia aescsf-reference
C2M2
C2M2-THREAT-1Kequivalentvia derived-shared-practice-structure
ISO 27001
ISO27001-8.8relatedvia aescsf-reference
ISO27001-5.36relatedvia aescsf-reference
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AESCSF-THREAT-1aInformation sources to support cybersecurity vulnerability discovery are identified, at least in an ad hoc mannerAESCSF-THREAT-1bCybersecurity vulnerability information is gathered and interpreted for the function, at least in an ad hoc mannerAESCSF-THREAT-1cCybersecurity vulnerability assessments are performed, at least in an ad hoc mannerAESCSF-THREAT-1dCybersecurity vulnerabilities that are relevant to the delivery of the function are mitigated, at least in an ad hoc ...AESCSF-THREAT-1eCybersecurity vulnerability information sources that collectively address higher priority assets are monitoredAESCSF-THREAT-1fCybersecurity vulnerability assessments are performed periodically and according to defined triggers, such as system ...AESCSF-THREAT-1gIdentified cybersecurity vulnerabilities are analysed and prioritised, and are addressed accordinglyAESCSF-THREAT-1hOperational impact to the function is evaluated prior to deploying patches or other mitigationsAESCSF-THREAT-1iInformation on discovered cybersecurity vulnerabilities is shared with organisation-defined stakeholdersAESCSF-THREAT-1jCybersecurity vulnerability information sources that collectively address all IT and OT assets within the function ar...AESCSF-THREAT-1kCybersecurity vulnerability assessments are performed by parties that are independent of the operations of the functionAESCSF-THREAT-1lVulnerability monitoring activities include review to confirm that actions taken in response to cybersecurity vulnera...AESCSF-THREAT-1mMechanisms are established and maintained to receive and respond to reports from the public or external parties of po...