SEA-03 ยท Defense-In-Depth (DiD) Architecture

Control Description

Mechanisms exist to implement security functions as a layered structure minimizing interactions between layers of the design and avoiding any dependence by lower layers on the functionality or correctness of higher layers.

Control Question
Assessment question for control validation

Does the organization implement security functions as a layered structure minimizing interactions between layers of the design and avoiding any dependence by lower layers on the functionality or correctness of higher layers?

Control Weighting
10
Validation Cadence
Annual
NIST CSF Function
Protect
Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Tiers
Applicable SCRM tier levels for this control
Tier 1 - Strategic
Tier 2 - Operational
Core Control Designations
Special designations and baseline inclusions
MAD: SEA-03
ESP Level 2: SEA-03
ESP Level 3: SEA-03