MTCS — Multi-Tier Cloud Security (Singapore)
The Multi-Tier Cloud Security (MTCS) Standard (SS 584) is Singapore's national cloud security standard developed by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). Based on ISO 27001, it provides a three-tier framework (Level 1-3) for cloud security certification with increasing requirements. Level 1 covers basic security, Level 2 adds governance and risk management, and Level 3 addresses the most stringent requirements for highly regulated data. Mandatory for Singapore government cloud procurement.
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Framework Domains (1)
Cloud Governance and Compliance
Governance, risk management, and legal compliance for cloud services
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MTCS-GOV-01 | Cloud Governance Framework |
| MTCS-GOV-02 | Risk Assessment and Management |
| MTCS-GOV-03 | Legal and Regulatory Compliance |
| MTCS-GOV-04 | Service Level Management |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MTCS — Multi-Tier Cloud Security (Singapore)?
MTCS — Multi-Tier Cloud Security (Singapore) is a compliance framework from Singapore with 1 domains and 4 controls. The Multi-Tier Cloud Security (MTCS) Standard (SS 584) is Singapore's national cloud security standard developed by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). Based on ISO 27001, it provides a three-tier framework (Level 1-3) for cloud security certification with increasing requirements. Level 1 covers basic security, Level 2 adds governance and risk management, and Level 3 addresses the most stringent requirements for highly regulated data. Mandatory for Singapore government cloud procurement. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does MTCS — Multi-Tier Cloud Security (Singapore) have?
MTCS — Multi-Tier Cloud Security (Singapore) has 4 controls organised across 1 domains. The largest domains are Cloud Governance and Compliance (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does MTCS — Multi-Tier Cloud Security (Singapore) map to?
MTCS — Multi-Tier Cloud Security (Singapore) maps to 617 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 27017 (100% coverage), Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14) (100% coverage), Montenegro Law on Personal Data Protection (2023) (100% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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