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Risk-Assessment-Template

Application Security

Component Current State Desired State Gap Description Mitigation Steps
Secure Coding Practices Adoption of industry-standard secure coding guidelines (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
Code Review Mandatory peer and security reviews for all code changes
Security Testing Integration Continuous integration of security testing in the SDLC
Dependency Management Automated tracking and updating of dependencies to avoid vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Scanning Regular automated scanning for vulnerabilities in the codebase
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Integration of SAST tools into the CI/CD pipeline for early detection of vulnerabilities
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Regular DAST scans on staging and production environments
Software Composition Analysis (SCA) Implementation of SCA tools to manage and secure open source components

Cloud Security

Component Current State Desired State Gap Description Mitigation Steps
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Robust IAM policies with least privilege access
Data Encryption End-to-end encryption for data at rest and in transit
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security Security assessment and compliance checks for IaC configurations
Compliance and Auditing Continuous compliance monitoring and auditing against industry standards
Endpoint Security Comprehensive endpoint protection across all devices
Network Security Advanced network security measures including segmentation and monitoring

Access Control and Identity Management

Component Current State Desired State Gap Description Mitigation Steps
IAM Lifecycle Management Efficient processes for onboarding, managing, and offboarding users
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Enforcement Mandatory MFA for all users
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Implementation of RBAC to ensure least privilege access
Access Key Management and Rotation Regular rotation and secure management of access keys
Permissions and Privilege Escalation Control Strict controls to prevent unauthorized permissions and privilege escalation

Infrastructure and IT Security

Component Current State Desired State Gap Description Mitigation Steps
Network Architecture Securely designed network architecture with segmentation to protect sensitive data and systems
Endpoint Protection Comprehensive security solutions for all endpoints, including anti-malware, encryption, and intrusion prevention
Patch Management Timely application of security patches and updates to all software and systems
Physical Security Robust physical access controls to protect data centers and other sensitive locations
Disaster Recovery Planning Well-defined and regularly tested disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity

Data Security

Component Current State Desired State Gap Description Mitigation Steps
Data Classification Implementation of a data classification scheme to identify and protect sensitive data
Access Controls Strict access controls based on the principle of least privilege and data sensitivity
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Deployment of DLP tools to prevent unauthorized access or sharing of sensitive information
Privacy Compliance Compliance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)

Incident Response and Monitoring

Component Current State Desired State Gap Description Mitigation Steps
Incident Response Plan A comprehensive incident response plan that is regularly tested and updated
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Use of SIEM tools for real-time analysis and logging of security alerts
Log Management Centralized log management solution for monitoring, storing, and analyzing logs
Threat Intelligence Adoption of threat intelligence solutions to identify and respond to emerging threats

Supply Chain Security

Component Current State Desired State Gap Description Mitigation Steps
Third-party Risk Management Comprehensive risk management process for all third-party vendors and suppliers
Software Supply Chain Assurance Ensuring security practices are applied throughout the software supply chain
Container Security Security measures for containerized environments, including image scanning and runtime protection
Artifact and Dependency Management Secure management of software artifacts and dependencies to prevent exploitation

Network Security and Protection

Component Current State Desired State Gap Description Mitigation Steps
Internet Accessibility and Exposure Minimized attack surface through proper management of internet-facing assets
Encryption and Secure Protocols Use of strong encryption and secure communication protocols for all data transmission
Malware and Threat Protection Comprehensive protection against malware and other cyber threats
Security Group and Firewall Configuration Proper configuration of firewalls and security groups to enforce network policies
Public and Private Access Control Effective controls to manage access between public and private networks

Workload and Runtime Protection

Component Current State Desired State Gap Description Mitigation Steps
Runtime Protection Protection mechanisms to detect and prevent runtime attacks
Workload Security Security measures tailored to protect specific workloads across different environments
Behavioral Monitoring Monitoring of system and user behavior to detect anomalies and potential security incidents
Anomaly Detection Advanced anomaly detection tools to identify unusual patterns that may indicate a security threat
File Integrity Monitoring Monitoring and alerting on unauthorized changes to critical system files and configurations

Container Security

Component Current State Desired State Gap Description Mitigation Steps
Container Deployment Practices Best practices for secure container deployment, including minimal base images and proper configuration
Container Vulnerability Management Regular scanning of container images for vulnerabilities and timely updates
Container Runtime Security Security measures to monitor and protect containers at runtime
Container Network Security Network segmentation and firewalling for containerized applications
Image Scanning and Hardening Implementation of image scanning and hardening processes to reduce vulnerabilities
Orchestrator Security Secure configuration and management of container orchestrators (e.g., Kubernetes)

Additional Security Measures

Component Current State Desired State Gap Description Mitigation Steps
Security Awareness and Training Ongoing security awareness and training programs for all employees
Secure Configuration Management Adoption of secure configuration management practices to maintain security baselines
Encryption Key Management Robust management of encryption keys to ensure their security and integrity
Threat Modeling Regular threat modeling exercises to identify and mitigate potential security threats