NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
PR - Protect

NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 NIST-CSF-PR.AA-04: Identity assertions are protected, conveyed, and verified

Identity assertions are protected, conveyed, and verified. Control from NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 framework, domain: PR - Protect.

What else in your programme already covers this

This control maps to 61 controls across 25 other frameworks. If you already hold one of them, the evidence you collected for it is the starting point here rather than new work.

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 · 10 controls

  • NIST800-AU-10 Non-repudiation. Provide irrefutable evidence that an individual (or process acting on behalf of an individual) has performed [organization-defined]
  • NIST800-IA-13 Identity Providers and Authorization Servers. Employ identity providers and authorization servers to manage user, device, and non-person entity (NPE) identities, attributes, and access rights supporting authentication and authorization decisions in accordance with [organization-defined] using
  • NIST800-IA-2 Identification and authentication of organizational users
  • NIST800-IA-3 Device identification and authentication
  • NIST800-IA-5 Authenticator management
  • NIST800-IA-9 Service Identification and Authentication. Uniquely identify and authenticate [organization-defined] before establishing communications with devices, users, or other services or applications
  • NIST800-SC-17 Public key infrastructure certificates
  • NIST800-SC-23 Session authenticity
  • NIST800-SC-8 Transmission confidentiality and integrity
  • SP800-53-IA Identification and Authentication Family

SOC 2 · 5 controls

  • SOC2-CC6.1 Implements logical access security software, infrastructure and architectures over protected information assets
  • SOC2-CC6.2 Prior to granting access, registration and authorization processes are established
  • SOC2-CC6.3 Role-based access and least privilege are enforced
  • SOC2-CC6.6 Measures against threats outside system boundaries are implemented
  • SOC2-CC6.7 Transmission of data is restricted to authorized users

ISO 27001:2022 · 4 controls

  • 5.16 Identity management
  • 5.18 Access rights
  • 8.24 Use of cryptography
  • 8.5 Secure authentication

ANSSI Guide d'hygiene informatique (42 mesures, v2.0) · 3 controls

Australian Information Security Manual · 3 controls

  • ISM-1603 Authentication methods susceptible to replay attacks are disabled.
  • ISM-1682 Multi-factor authentication used for authenticating users of systems is phishing-resistant
  • ISM-1943 Strong mapping between certificates and users is enforced.

CMMC 2.0 · 3 controls

ISO 27002:2022 · 3 controls

  • 5.17 Authentication information
  • 8.24 Use of cryptography
  • 8.5 Secure authentication

NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3 · 3 controls

PCI DSS 4.0 · 3 controls

  • 8.3.11 Hardware token and other factor protection
  • 8.3.2 Strong cryptography is used to render all authentication factors unreadable during transmission and storage on all system components
  • 8.5.1 MFA systems are implemented as follows: • The MFA system is not susceptible to replay attacks. • MFA systems cannot be bypassed by any users, including administrative users unless specifically documented, and authorized by

ASD Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents · 2 controls

  • ASD37-14 Block spoofed emails (Very Good)
  • ASD37-23 Protect authentication credentials (Excellent)

AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar · 2 controls

Azure Security Benchmark · 2 controls

  • ASBv3-IM-2 Protect identity and authentication systems
  • ASBv3-IM-5 Use single sign-on (SSO) for application access

C5 (Germany) · 2 controls

CIS Controls v8 · 2 controls

  • CIS-12.5 Centralize Network Authentication, Authorization, and Auditing (AAA)
  • CIS-6.7 Centralize Access Control

Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) v4.0.1 · 2 controls

FedRAMP High · 2 controls

  • IA-5(2) Public Key-Based Authentication
  • SC-23 Session Authenticity

FedRAMP Moderate · 2 controls

  • IA-5(2) Public Key-Based Authentication
  • SC-23 Session Authenticity

ACSC Essential Eight · 1 control

  • E8-MFA-ML3 Multi-Factor Authentication - Maturity Level 3

ISO 27701:2019 · 1 control

  • 8.4.3 PII transmission controls

NIS2 Directive · 1 control

  • Art.21.2.j Multi-factor or continuous authentication, secured communications and secured emergency communications

NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1 · 1 control

NIST SP 800-172 · 1 control

  • 3.5.1e Identification of Systems, Components, and Devices

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 MODERATE · 1 control

  • SC-23 Session Authenticity

NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH · 1 control

  • SC-23 Session Authenticity

UK Cyber Essentials · 1 control

  • CE-AC.8 Passwordless Authentication

Every mapping shown was judged rather than inferred from wording similarity, and the ones that failed review are published too. See the coverage reports and what was rejected.

Other controls in PR - Protect

You are reading one control. How much of NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 have you already done?

NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 NIST-CSF-PR.AA-04 is one control. If you already hold one of the frameworks below, a reviewed crosswalk already says how much of NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 your existing evidence covers. Hold ISO 27001:2022 and 73 of 106 NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 controls already carry evidence.

If you hold ISO 27001:202268.9% covered · 33 gapsIf you hold NIST SP 800-53 Rev 567.9% covered · 34 gapsIf you hold C5 (Germany)67% covered · 35 gapsIf you hold FedRAMP Moderate63.2% covered · 39 gapsIf you hold ISO 27002:202258.5% covered · 44 gapsIf you hold CIS Controls v853.8% covered · 49 gaps

Each report names every control your existing framework evidences, every one it does not, the reasoning behind each claim, and the claims that were argued against and rejected. 174 were rejected on the ISO 27001:2022 pair alone.

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