CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model
CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model for federal agencies
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Framework Domains (13)
Applications and Workloads Pillar
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ZTMM-APP-1 | Application Access |
| ZTMM-APP-2 | Application Threat Protection |
| ZTMM-APP-3 | Secure Application Development and Deployment |
| ZTMM-APP-4 | Application Visibility and Analytics |
CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model: Access Control & Identity
Managing access to information systems (CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CISA-ZT-01 | Account management and provisioning |
| CISA-ZT-02 | Access enforcement and least privilege |
| CISA-ZT-03 | Multi-factor authentication requirements |
| CISA-ZT-04 | Remote access controls |
| CISA-ZT-05 | Wireless access restrictions |
| CISA-ZT-06 | Identity proofing and verification |
CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model: Audit & Accountability
Audit logging and accountability measures (CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CISA-ZT-28 | Audit event logging and storage |
| CISA-ZT-29 | Audit record review and analysis |
| CISA-ZT-30 | Time synchronization |
| CISA-ZT-31 | Audit log protection and retention |
| CISA-ZT-32 | Accountability and non-repudiation |
CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model: Configuration Management
Managing system configurations securely (CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CISA-ZT-23 | Baseline configuration establishment |
| CISA-ZT-24 | Configuration change control |
| CISA-ZT-25 | Security impact analysis |
| CISA-ZT-26 | System component inventory |
| CISA-ZT-27 | Software usage restrictions |
CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model: Incident Response
Detecting and responding to security incidents (CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CISA-ZT-18 | Incident response planning and testing |
| CISA-ZT-19 | Incident handling and containment |
| CISA-ZT-20 | Incident reporting and notification |
| CISA-ZT-21 | Forensic analysis capabilities |
| CISA-ZT-22 | Lessons learned and improvement |
CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model: Risk Assessment & Management
Identifying and managing cybersecurity risks (CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CISA-ZT-13 | Risk assessment procedures |
| CISA-ZT-14 | Vulnerability scanning and management |
| CISA-ZT-15 | Security categorization |
| CISA-ZT-16 | Threat intelligence integration |
| CISA-ZT-17 | Continuous monitoring strategy |
CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model: System & Communications Protection
Protecting systems and communications (CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CISA-ZT-07 | Boundary protection and segmentation |
| CISA-ZT-08 | Cryptographic protection of data |
| CISA-ZT-09 | Denial-of-service protection |
| CISA-ZT-10 | Transmission confidentiality and integrity |
| CISA-ZT-11 | Session management controls |
| CISA-ZT-12 | Network monitoring and defense |
Cross-Cutting Capability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ZTMM-CROSS-1 | Visibility and Analytics |
| ZTMM-CROSS-2 | Automation and Orchestration |
| ZTMM-CROSS-3 | Governance for Zero Trust |
Data Pillar
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ZTMM-DAT-1 | Data Inventory and Classification |
| ZTMM-DAT-2 | Data Access Control |
| ZTMM-DAT-3 | Data Encryption |
| ZTMM-DAT-4 | Data Loss Prevention |
Devices Pillar
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ZTMM-DEV-1 | Device Inventory |
| ZTMM-DEV-2 | Device Compliance and Posture |
| ZTMM-DEV-3 | Device Threat Protection |
Identity Pillar
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ZTMM-ID-1 | Identity Authentication |
| ZTMM-ID-2 | Identity Stores |
| ZTMM-ID-3 | Risk Assessments for Identity |
| ZTMM-ID-4 | Access Management |
Maturity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ZTMM-MAT-1 | Maturity Stage Self-Assessment |
Networks Pillar
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ZTMM-NET-1 | Network Segmentation |
| ZTMM-NET-2 | Network Traffic Management |
| ZTMM-NET-3 | Resilience and Availability |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model, you already cover:
Azure Security Benchmark
37%
20 controls mapped
Compare →BSI IT-Grundschutz
37%
20 controls mapped
Compare →ANSSI Cybersecurity Framework
37%
20 controls mapped
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model?
CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model is a compliance framework from United States with 13 domains and 54 controls. CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model for federal agencies It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model have?
CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model has 54 controls organised across 13 domains. The largest domains are CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model: Access Control & Identity (6 controls), CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model: System & Communications Protection (6 controls), CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model: Audit & Accountability (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model map to?
CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model maps to 538 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Azure Security Benchmark (37% coverage), BSI IT-Grundschutz (37% coverage), ANSSI Cybersecurity Framework (37% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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