C5 (Germany)
Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue by BSI Germany
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Framework Domains (21)
Asset Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-01 | Asset Management |
C5 (Germany): Cloud Governance
Governance of cloud security (C5 (Germany))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| C5-01 | Shared responsibility model definition |
| C5-02 | Cloud security policy and strategy |
| C5-03 | Cloud risk assessment |
| C5-04 | Regulatory compliance for cloud services |
| C5-05 | Cloud security roles and responsibilities |
C5 (Germany): Cloud Infrastructure Security
Securing cloud infrastructure (C5 (Germany))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| C5-16 | Virtual network segmentation |
| C5-17 | Container and serverless security |
| C5-18 | Cloud workload protection |
| C5-19 | Image and template hardening |
| C5-20 | Cloud configuration management |
C5 (Germany): Cloud Operations & Monitoring
Operating and monitoring cloud securely (C5 (Germany))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| C5-21 | Cloud security monitoring and logging |
| C5-22 | Incident response in cloud |
| C5-23 | Cloud vulnerability management |
| C5-24 | Cloud change management |
| C5-25 | Service level agreement management |
C5 (Germany): Data Protection in Cloud
Protecting data in cloud services (C5 (Germany))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| C5-11 | Data classification for cloud |
| C5-12 | Encryption of cloud-stored data |
| C5-13 | Data residency and sovereignty |
| C5-14 | Data backup and recovery in cloud |
| C5-15 | Secure data deletion in cloud |
C5 (Germany): Identity & Access in Cloud
Identity management in cloud environments (C5 (Germany))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| C5-06 | Cloud identity management |
| C5-07 | Multi-factor authentication for cloud |
| C5-08 | Privileged access in cloud environments |
| C5-09 | Federation and single sign-on |
| C5-10 | API security and access tokens |
Communications
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KOS-01 | Communications Security |
Compliance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COM-01 | Compliance |
Continuity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BCM-01 | Business Continuity Management |
Cryptography
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KRY-01 | Cryptography and Key Management |
Government Investigations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| INQ-01 | Dealing with Investigation Requests from Government Agencies |
Identity and Access
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IDM-01 | Identity and Access Management |
Incident Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SIM-01 | Security Incident Management |
Operations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RB-01 | Operations and Configuration |
| RB-02 | Capacity and Availability |
Organization of Information Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OIS-01 | Information Security Management System |
| OIS-02 | Segregation of Duties |
| OIS-03 | Risk Management |
Personnel
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| HR-01 | Personnel Security |
| HR-02 | Awareness and Training |
Physical Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PS-01 | Physical Security |
Procurement, Development
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BEI-01 | Procurement and Development |
Product Safety and Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PI-01 | Product Information for Customers |
| PI-02 | Investigation of Misuse |
Security Policies and Instructions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SP-01 | Information Security Policies |
Suppliers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DLL-01 | Supplier Relationships |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with C5 (Germany), you already cover:
Azure Security Benchmark
43%
20 controls mapped
Compare →AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar
43%
20 controls mapped
Compare →NIST SP 800-190
43%
20 controls mapped
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is C5 (Germany)?
C5 (Germany) is a compliance framework from Germany with 21 domains and 46 controls. Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue by BSI Germany It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does C5 (Germany) have?
C5 (Germany) has 46 controls organised across 21 domains. The largest domains are C5 (Germany): Cloud Governance (5 controls), C5 (Germany): Cloud Infrastructure Security (5 controls), C5 (Germany): Cloud Operations & Monitoring (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does C5 (Germany) map to?
C5 (Germany) maps to 661 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Azure Security Benchmark (43% coverage), AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar (43% coverage), NIST SP 800-190 (43% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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