Control

A protective measure put in place to reduce potential risks and safeguard an organization’s assets

Key Principles

Least Privilege — Users and systems should only have necessary access rights to reduce the attack surface
Defense in Depth — Utilize multiple layers of security to ensure robust protection even if one control fails
Risk-based Approach — Prioritize controls based on potential risks and vulnerabilities specific to the infrastructure
Lifecycle Management — Regularly review, update, and retire controls to adapt to the evolving threat landscape
Open Design Principle — Ensure transparency and accountability through rigorous testing and scrutiny of controls

Assess current state — Understand existing infrastructure, vulnerabilities, and current controls
Gap analysis — Identify discrepancies between current and desired security postures
Set Clear Objectives — Define specific goals for adding new controls (data protection, uptime, compliance, etc.)
Benchmarking — Compare your organization’s processes and security metrics with industry best practices
Cost-Benefit Analysis — Evaluate the balance between desired security level and required resources
Stakeholder Involvement — Engage relevant stakeholders to ensure controls align with business operations
Monitoring and Feedback Loops — Continuously revisit control section to adapt to evolving threats

Regularly assess threats and vulnerabilities specific to your organization, and update it with significant changes