Compliance Standards Supported by SSPM
Compliance Standards Supported by SSPM
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations increasingly rely on SaaS apps for their operations. Ensuring these applications meet rigorous security and compliance standards is crucial. SaaS Security Posture Management solutions are essential for overseeing and managing security policies and proving compliance across various SaaS environments. This document outlines the key compliance standards supported by SSPM and how these solutions help demonstrate regulatory requirements and safeguard sensitive data.
Table of Compliance Standards
| Compliance Standard | Purpose |
|---|---|
| CIS Microsoft 365 Foundations Benchmark 3.1.0 | Center for Internet Security Benchmark, which provides security hardening guidelines for Microsoft 365 deployments to enhance security. |
| CIS Zoom Benchmark 1.0.0 | Center for Internet Security Benchmark, which offers security hardening guidelines for Zoom deployments to improve security. |
| CISA SCuBA Microsoft 365 Security Configuration Baseline 0.1 | United States Federal guidance to secure cloud business applications required for protecting federal information. |
| AICPA TSC 2017 | Accounting industry standard which evaluates and reports on controls for security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy in SOC2 audits. |
| APRA CPS 234 | Australian government standard to ensure entities are resilient against information security incidents and cyberattacks. |
| CSA CCM 4.0 | Cloud Security Alliance cybersecurity control framework for cloud computing aligned with their best practices, mainly for public cloud data security. |
| GDPR 2016 | European Union regulation on personal data processing and free movement of data. |
| HIPAA 1996 | U.S. government guidelines for data processing in healthcare and insurance settings. |
| ISO 27002:2022 | International standard providing guidance on establishing, implementing, and improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS). |
| NIST SP 800-53 | U.S. government catalog of security and privacy controls for protecting organizational assets and operations. |
| NIST CSF 1.1 | U.S. Government guidance on managing cybersecurity risks across various organizations. |
| PCI-DSS 4.0 | Payment card industry data protection standard for handling credit card and payment processing data. |
Summary
SSPM solutions play a vital role in aligning with these compliance standards by offering features that support security hardening, risk management, and data protection. While SSPM tools provide robust support and references for many standards, organizations should review the specifics of each compliance framework to identify any gaps, compliance evidence needs or additional requirements specific to their environment. Although most standards may not directly enhance system hardening, they provide crucial references for auditors seeking compliance evidence.
