Profile
Implementation profile that defines DivisionCero's specific selection and configuration of Kudo controls
Purpose
Establish a customized subset of Kudo controls with specific configurations that reflect DivisionCero's risk appetite, available resources and operational context.
Profile Information
Metadata
- Name: DivisionCero Security Profile v1.0
- Based on: Kudo Catalog v1.0.0
- Context: SaaS company, ~200 employees, multi-tenant
- Sector: Technology / Software Development
- Applicable regulations: GDPR, SOC 2 Type II
- Effective date: 2024-01-01
- Next review: 2024-12-31
Selection Criteria
Prioritization Factors
- Business criticality: Impact on core operations
- Risk exposure: Likelihood and impact of materialization
- Compliance requirements: Regulatory obligations
- Available resources: Budget and specialized staff
- Organizational maturity: Implementation capability
Applicability Matrix
Controls Selected by Domain
COR - Organizational Coherence [CRITICAL]
Implementation Level: Complete (100% of controls)
Rationale: Fundamental foundation for all other domains
Included Controls:
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✅ COR-001: Cybersecurity Governance
- Parameter: Monthly executive committee
- Customization: Include CEO, CTO, CISO, CFO
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✅ COR-002: Security Framework Policy
- Parameter: Mandatory annual review
- Customization: Approval by the Board of Directors
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✅ COR-003: Roles and Responsibilities Model
- Parameter: RACI matrix updated quarterly
- Customization: Specific roles for startup scaling
ADR - Cybersecurity Analysis, Detection and Response [CRITICAL]
Implementation Level: High (90% of controls)
Rationale: 24/7 protection is essential for a SaaS platform
Included Controls:
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✅ ADR-001: Continuous Monitoring
- Parameter: 99.9% SIEM uptime SLA
- Customization: Machine learning enabled
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✅ ADR-002: Incident Response Plan
- Parameter: RTO 4 hours, RPO 1 hour
- Customization: Automatic notification to customers
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✅ ADR-003: Threat Intelligence
- Parameter: Commercial + open source feeds
- Customization: Focus on attacks against SaaS
Excluded Controls:
- ❌ ADR-005: Advanced Forensics
- Rationale: Outsource to external specialists
- Review: 2025, upon reaching 500+ employees
CAP - Application Cybersecurity [CRITICAL]
Implementation Level: High (85% of controls)
Rationale: The core business is software development
Included Controls:
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✅ CAP-001: Secure Development
- Parameter: SAST/DAST in 100% of pipelines
- Customization: Automated security testing gates
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✅ CAP-002: API Management
- Parameter: Rate limiting 1000 req/min
- Customization: OAuth 2.0 + API keys hybrid
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✅ CAP-003: Secure Code Review
- Parameter: 100% of PRs with security review
- Customization: AI-assisted vulnerability detection
CCN - Business Continuity and Change [HIGH]
Implementation Level: Medium (75% of controls)
Rationale: Cloud-native with naturally high availability
Included Controls:
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✅ CCN-001: Business Continuity Plan
- Parameter: RTO 4 hours, RPO 1 hour
- Customization: Multi-region deployment strategy
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✅ CCN-002: Change Management
- Parameter: 100% of critical changes approved
- Customization: GitOps with automated rollbacks
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⚠️ CCN-003: Backup and Recovery
- Parameter: Backups every 6 hours
- Customization: Cross-region replication
Deferred Controls:
- ⏳ CCN-004: Physical Recovery Site
- Rationale: Cloud-native, physical doesn't apply
- Alternative: Multi-cloud strategy (2025)
CIF - Infrastructure Cybersecurity [HIGH]
Implementation Level: High (80% of controls)
Rationale: Infrastructure critical to operations
Included Controls:
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✅ CIF-001: System Hardening
- Parameter: CIS Benchmarks Level 1
- Customization: Container-focused hardening
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✅ CIF-002: Vulnerability Management
- Parameter: Daily scan, remediation < 7 days for critical
- Customization: Automated patching for non-critical
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✅ CIF-003: Network Segmentation
- Parameter: Zero-trust micro-segmentation
- Customization: Kubernetes network policies
CIP - Identity and Endpoint Cybersecurity [CRITICAL]
Implementation Level: Complete (95% of controls)
Rationale: Remote-first workforce, high identity risk
Included Controls:
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✅ CIP-001: Identity Management
- Parameter: MFA for 100% of employees
- Customization: Passwordless authentication preferred
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✅ CIP-002: Privileged Access Management
- Parameter: Just-in-time access, 8-hour sessions
- Customization: Bastion hosts for production
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✅ CIP-003: Endpoint Protection
- Parameter: EDR on 100% of corporate devices
- Customization: BYOD policy with MDM
DIA - Data and Artificial Intelligence [MEDIUM]
Implementation Level: Medium (70% of controls)
Rationale: Mostly non-sensitive data, limited AI features
Included Controls:
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✅ DIA-001: Data Classification
- Parameter: 4 levels: Public, Internal, Confidential, Restricted
- Customization: Automated tagging in pipelines
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✅ DIA-002: Data Encryption
- Parameter: AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit
- Customization: Customer-managed keys option
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⚠️ DIA-003: Data Loss Prevention
- Parameter: Monitoring on email + file shares
- Implementation: Phase 2 (Q3 2024)
Non-Applicable Controls:
- ❌ DIA-005: AI Model Security
- Rationale: No critical AI models in production
- Review: When AI features are implemented
THP - Human Talent and Vendor Cybersecurity [MEDIUM]
Implementation Level: Medium (65% of controls)
Rationale: Small team, limited vendors
Included Controls:
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✅ THP-001: Security Awareness Training
- Parameter: Quarterly training + phishing simulation
- Customization: Role-based training tracks
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✅ THP-002: Third-Party Assessment
- Parameter: Due diligence for critical vendors
- Customization: Simplified questionnaire for low-risk vendors
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⚠️ THP-003: Background Checks
- Parameter: For roles with privileged access
- Implementation: According to local legislation
Parameter Configuration
Acceptable Risk Levels
- Critical: 0 risks accepted without mitigation
- High: Maximum 2 risks with a mitigation plan
- Medium: Up to 5 risks with monitoring
- Low: Up to 10 documented risks
Implementation SLAs
- Critical Controls: 30 days from approval
- High Controls: 60 days from approval
- Medium Controls: 90 days from approval
- Low Controls: 180 days from approval
Exceptions and Deviations
Approved Temporary Exceptions
| Control | Rationale | Temporary Mitigation | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIA-003 | Budget constraints | Enhanced monitoring | 2024-09-30 |
| CCN-004 | Technical constraints | Cloud redundancy | 2025-03-31 |
| THP-004 | Legal constraints | Enhanced screening | 2024-12-31 |
Custom Controls (Extensions)
EXT-001: Container Security
Rationale: Specific to the Kubernetes architecture
Implementation:
- Image scanning in the pipeline
- Runtime protection with Falco
- Network policies per namespace
EXT-002: API Rate Limiting
Rationale: Specific protection for an API-first architecture
Implementation:
- Smart rate limiting by customer tier
- Application-level DDoS protection
- Automated circuit breakers
Implementation Roadmap
Q1 2024: Critical Controls
- ✅ COR-001, COR-002, COR-003
- ✅ ADR-001, ADR-002
- ✅ CIP-001, CIP-002
Q2 2024: High Controls
- 🔄 CAP-001, CAP-002, CAP-003
- 🔄 CIF-001, CIF-002, CIF-003
- ⏳ CCN-001, CCN-002
Q3 2024: Medium Controls
- ⏳ DIA-001, DIA-002, DIA-003
- ⏳ THP-001, THP-002
- ⏳ Resolution of temporary exceptions
Q4 2024: Optimization and Maturity
- ⏳ Remaining controls
- ⏳ Automation and orchestration
- ⏳ Preparation for the SOC 2 audit
Compliance Metrics
Profile KPIs
- Implementation coverage: 78% (target: 85% EOY)
- Critical controls: 100% implemented
- Active exceptions: 3 (target: < 5)
- Average implementation time: 45 days
- Average effectiveness: 85% (target: 90%)
Tracking Dashboard
Profile Governance
Change Process
- Proposal: Any stakeholder can propose changes
- Evaluation: The security committee evaluates impact and feasibility
- Approval: The CISO approves minor changes, the Board approves major changes
- Implementation: According to the established schedule
- Validation: Independent effectiveness assessment
Review and Update
- Frequency: Quarterly review, annual update
- Triggers: New threats, regulatory changes, business evolution
- Owner: CISO with input from the security committee
Kudo Profile v1.0 - Document generated according to OSCAL standards
Organization: DivisionCero | Effective since: 2024-01-01