MITRE D3FEND
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Framework Domains (6)
MITRE D3FEND: Access Control
Logical and physical access controls (MITRE D3FEND)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| D3FEND-11 | Access control policy and enforcement |
| D3FEND-12 | User access management and provisioning |
| D3FEND-13 | Authentication and password management |
| D3FEND-14 | Privileged access management |
| D3FEND-15 | Access review and recertification |
MITRE D3FEND: Asset Management
Information asset management (MITRE D3FEND)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| D3FEND-06 | Asset inventory and ownership |
| D3FEND-07 | Acceptable use of assets |
| D3FEND-08 | Information classification and labeling |
| D3FEND-09 | Asset handling procedures |
| D3FEND-10 | Media management and disposal |
MITRE D3FEND: Communications Security
Network and communications security (MITRE D3FEND)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| D3FEND-27 | Network security management |
| D3FEND-28 | Network service security |
| D3FEND-29 | Segregation in networks |
| D3FEND-30 | Information transfer policies |
| D3FEND-31 | Secure messaging |
MITRE D3FEND: Cryptography
Cryptographic controls (MITRE D3FEND)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| D3FEND-16 | Cryptographic policy and key management |
| D3FEND-17 | Encryption of data at rest |
| D3FEND-18 | Encryption of data in transit |
| D3FEND-19 | Certificate management |
| D3FEND-20 | Key lifecycle management |
MITRE D3FEND: Information Security Policies
Organizational information security policies (MITRE D3FEND)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| D3FEND-01 | Information security policy framework |
| D3FEND-02 | Management direction and commitment |
| D3FEND-03 | Policy review and update procedures |
| D3FEND-04 | Roles and responsibilities definition |
| D3FEND-05 | Contact with authorities and special interest groups |
MITRE D3FEND: Operations Security
Secure operations and monitoring (MITRE D3FEND)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| D3FEND-21 | Operational procedures and responsibilities |
| D3FEND-22 | Protection from malware |
| D3FEND-23 | Backup and recovery procedures |
| D3FEND-24 | Logging and monitoring |
| D3FEND-25 | Technical vulnerability management |
| D3FEND-26 | Audit considerations |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MITRE D3FEND?
MITRE D3FEND is a compliance framework from International with 6 domains and 31 controls. MITRE D3FEND knowledge graph of cybersecurity countermeasures It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does MITRE D3FEND have?
MITRE D3FEND has 31 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are MITRE D3FEND: Operations Security (6 controls), MITRE D3FEND: Access Control (5 controls), MITRE D3FEND: Asset Management (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does MITRE D3FEND map to?
MITRE D3FEND maps to 588 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are BSIMM (61% coverage), California IoT Security Law (61% coverage), OWASP ASVS (61% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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