Kenya ICTA-8.003:2023 Cloud Computing Standard 6.4: Obtain providers' latest standards-based security assurance early in procurement

What does 6.4 require?

An MCDA obtains each candidate provider's latest standards-based security assessment or assurance report at the earliest possible point of procurement.

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Other controls in Section 6: General requirements – Kenya ICTA-8.003:2023 Cloud Computing Standard

6.1 Comply with law, the information security standard and risk policies in every use of cloud
6.10 Consider a cloud solution only after a risk evaluation accepted by the chief information security officer
6.11 Use facilities rated Uptime Institute Tier III or higher, or add resiliency
6.12 Safeguard authentication, authorisation and identity and access management
6.13 Acquire cloud solutions from ICT Authority accredited providers and prioritise government cloud
6.14 Make negotiated SLA requirements supersede the master service agreement
6.2 Do not host critical applications in the public cloud
6.3 Prepare an exit strategy when contracting with the provider

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