BSI IT-Grundschutz
German Federal Office for Information Security baseline protection
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Framework Domains (6)
BSI IT-Grundschutz: Access Control & Identity
Managing access to information systems (BSI IT-Grundschutz)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BSI-01 | Account management and provisioning |
| BSI-02 | Access enforcement and least privilege |
| BSI-03 | Multi-factor authentication requirements |
| BSI-04 | Remote access controls |
| BSI-05 | Wireless access restrictions |
| BSI-06 | Identity proofing and verification |
BSI IT-Grundschutz: Audit & Accountability
Audit logging and accountability measures (BSI IT-Grundschutz)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BSI-28 | Audit event logging and storage |
| BSI-29 | Audit record review and analysis |
| BSI-30 | Time synchronization |
| BSI-31 | Audit log protection and retention |
| BSI-32 | Accountability and non-repudiation |
BSI IT-Grundschutz: Configuration Management
Managing system configurations securely (BSI IT-Grundschutz)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BSI-23 | Baseline configuration establishment |
| BSI-24 | Configuration change control |
| BSI-25 | Security impact analysis |
| BSI-26 | System component inventory |
| BSI-27 | Software usage restrictions |
BSI IT-Grundschutz: Incident Response
Detecting and responding to security incidents (BSI IT-Grundschutz)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BSI-18 | Incident response planning and testing |
| BSI-19 | Incident handling and containment |
| BSI-20 | Incident reporting and notification |
| BSI-21 | Forensic analysis capabilities |
| BSI-22 | Lessons learned and improvement |
BSI IT-Grundschutz: Risk Assessment & Management
Identifying and managing cybersecurity risks (BSI IT-Grundschutz)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BSI-13 | Risk assessment procedures |
| BSI-14 | Vulnerability scanning and management |
| BSI-15 | Security categorization |
| BSI-16 | Threat intelligence integration |
| BSI-17 | Continuous monitoring strategy |
BSI IT-Grundschutz: System & Communications Protection
Protecting systems and communications (BSI IT-Grundschutz)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BSI-07 | Boundary protection and segmentation |
| BSI-08 | Cryptographic protection of data |
| BSI-09 | Denial-of-service protection |
| BSI-10 | Transmission confidentiality and integrity |
| BSI-11 | Session management controls |
| BSI-12 | Network monitoring and defense |
Maps to 518 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BSI IT-Grundschutz?
BSI IT-Grundschutz is a compliance framework from Germany with 6 domains and 32 controls. German Federal Office for Information Security baseline protection It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does BSI IT-Grundschutz have?
BSI IT-Grundschutz has 32 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are BSI IT-Grundschutz: Access Control & Identity (6 controls), BSI IT-Grundschutz: System & Communications Protection (6 controls), BSI IT-Grundschutz: Audit & Accountability (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does BSI IT-Grundschutz map to?
BSI IT-Grundschutz maps to 518 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ANSSI Cybersecurity Framework (63% coverage), Belgium CyberFundamentals (63% coverage), NIST SP 800-172 (63% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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