MTCS (Singapore)
Multi-Tier Cloud Security Standard by IMDA Singapore
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Framework Domains (5)
MTCS (Singapore): Cloud Governance
Governance of cloud security (MTCS (Singapore))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MTCS-01 | Shared responsibility model definition |
| MTCS-02 | Cloud security policy and strategy |
| MTCS-03 | Cloud risk assessment |
| MTCS-04 | Regulatory compliance for cloud services |
| MTCS-05 | Cloud security roles and responsibilities |
MTCS (Singapore): Cloud Infrastructure Security
Securing cloud infrastructure (MTCS (Singapore))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MTCS-16 | Virtual network segmentation |
| MTCS-17 | Container and serverless security |
| MTCS-18 | Cloud workload protection |
| MTCS-19 | Image and template hardening |
| MTCS-20 | Cloud configuration management |
MTCS (Singapore): Cloud Operations & Monitoring
Operating and monitoring cloud securely (MTCS (Singapore))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MTCS-21 | Cloud security monitoring and logging |
| MTCS-22 | Incident response in cloud |
| MTCS-23 | Cloud vulnerability management |
| MTCS-24 | Cloud change management |
| MTCS-25 | Service level agreement management |
MTCS (Singapore): Data Protection in Cloud
Protecting data in cloud services (MTCS (Singapore))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MTCS-11 | Data classification for cloud |
| MTCS-12 | Encryption of cloud-stored data |
| MTCS-13 | Data residency and sovereignty |
| MTCS-14 | Data backup and recovery in cloud |
| MTCS-15 | Secure data deletion in cloud |
MTCS (Singapore): Identity & Access in Cloud
Identity management in cloud environments (MTCS (Singapore))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MTCS-06 | Cloud identity management |
| MTCS-07 | Multi-factor authentication for cloud |
| MTCS-08 | Privileged access in cloud environments |
| MTCS-09 | Federation and single sign-on |
| MTCS-10 | API security and access tokens |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MTCS (Singapore)?
MTCS (Singapore) is a compliance framework from Singapore with 5 domains and 25 controls. Multi-Tier Cloud Security Standard by IMDA Singapore It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does MTCS (Singapore) have?
MTCS (Singapore) has 25 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are MTCS (Singapore): Cloud Governance (5 controls), MTCS (Singapore): Cloud Infrastructure Security (5 controls), MTCS (Singapore): Cloud Operations & Monitoring (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does MTCS (Singapore) map to?
MTCS (Singapore) maps to 641 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are CAIQ (CSA) (80% coverage), C5 (Germany) (80% coverage), ISO 27018 (80% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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