TDA-09.6 ยท Secure Settings By Default

Control Description

Mechanisms exist to implement secure configuration settings by default to reduce the likelihood of Technology Assets, Applications and/or Services (TAAS) being deployed with weak security settings that would put the TAAS at a greater risk of compromise.

Control Question
Assessment question for control validation

Does the organization implement secure configuration settings by default to reduce the likelihood of Technology Assets, Applications and/or Services (TAAS) being deployed with weak security settings that would put the TAAS at a greater risk of compromise?

Control Weighting
9
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
Tier 3 - Tactical
Errata & Additional Notes

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