SLSA
Supply-chain Levels for Software Artifacts
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Framework Domains (16)
Build Track
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SLSA-BUILD-PARAM-1 | Build Parameter Recording |
| SLSA-RUNNER-1 | Build Runner Integrity |
Build Track Level 1
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SLSA-BUILD-L1-1 | Documented Build Process |
| SLSA-BUILD-L1-2 | Provenance Generation |
Build Track Level 2
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SLSA-BUILD-L2-1 | Hosted Build Platform |
| SLSA-BUILD-L2-2 | Signed Provenance |
Build Track Level 3
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SLSA-BUILD-L3-1 | Hardened Build Platform |
| SLSA-BUILD-L3-2 | Isolated Provenance Generation |
Consumer Verification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SLSA-CONSUMER-1 | Provenance Verification by Consumer |
| SLSA-CONSUMER-2 | Artifact Storage and Distribution Integrity |
Dependencies Track
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SLSA-DEP-1 | Dependency Inventory |
| SLSA-DEP-2 | Dependency Provenance Verification |
| SLSA-DEP-3 | Vulnerability Monitoring of Dependencies |
Operations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SLSA-INCIDENT-1 | Supply Chain Incident Response |
Producer Track
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SLSA-PROD-1 | Producer Identification |
| SLSA-PROD-2 | Public Source Repository |
SLSA: Access Control
Logical and physical access controls (SLSA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SLSA-11 | Access control policy and enforcement |
| SLSA-12 | User access management and provisioning |
| SLSA-13 | Authentication and password management |
| SLSA-14 | Privileged access management |
| SLSA-15 | Access review and recertification |
SLSA: Asset Management
Information asset management (SLSA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SLSA-06 | Asset inventory and ownership |
| SLSA-07 | Acceptable use of assets |
| SLSA-08 | Information classification and labeling |
| SLSA-09 | Asset handling procedures |
| SLSA-10 | Media management and disposal |
SLSA: Communications Security
Network and communications security (SLSA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SLSA-27 | Network security management |
| SLSA-28 | Network service security |
| SLSA-29 | Segregation in networks |
| SLSA-30 | Information transfer policies |
| SLSA-31 | Secure messaging |
SLSA: Cryptography
Cryptographic controls (SLSA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SLSA-16 | Cryptographic policy and key management |
| SLSA-17 | Encryption of data at rest |
| SLSA-18 | Encryption of data in transit |
| SLSA-19 | Certificate management |
| SLSA-20 | Key lifecycle management |
SLSA: Information Security Policies
Organizational information security policies (SLSA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SLSA-01 | Information security policy framework |
| SLSA-02 | Management direction and commitment |
| SLSA-03 | Policy review and update procedures |
| SLSA-04 | Roles and responsibilities definition |
| SLSA-05 | Contact with authorities and special interest groups |
SLSA: Operations Security
Secure operations and monitoring (SLSA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SLSA-21 | Operational procedures and responsibilities |
| SLSA-22 | Protection from malware |
| SLSA-23 | Backup and recovery procedures |
| SLSA-24 | Logging and monitoring |
| SLSA-25 | Technical vulnerability management |
| SLSA-26 | Audit considerations |
Source Track
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SLSA-SRC-1 | Verified Source History |
| SLSA-SRC-2 | Two Person Reviewed Changes |
Verification Policy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SLSA-EXPECT-1 | Expectations Document for Artifacts |
| SLSA-VSA-1 | Verification Summary Attestation |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with SLSA, you already cover:
NIST SP 800-160
35%
18 controls mapped
Compare →NIST SP 800-63
35%
18 controls mapped
Compare →TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
35%
18 controls mapped
Compare →+ 607 more: NIST SP 800-207 (35%), NIST SP 800-92 (35%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SLSA?
SLSA is a compliance framework from International with 16 domains and 51 controls. Supply-chain Levels for Software Artifacts It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does SLSA have?
SLSA has 51 controls organised across 16 domains. The largest domains are SLSA: Operations Security (6 controls), SLSA: Access Control (5 controls), SLSA: Asset Management (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does SLSA map to?
SLSA maps to 610 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST SP 800-160 (35% coverage), NIST SP 800-63 (35% coverage), TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (35% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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