ISO27001A.8.29voice-validated
ISO27001 A.8.29: A.8.29
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management
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Regulation text
Security testing processes shall be defined and implemented in the development life cycle. Theme: Technological controls. (Full guidance: ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29.)
ATT&CK techniques this article tests · 15
| Technique | Why it maps | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| T1190 | 1. Security testing identifies vulnerabilities in public-facing applications, preventing their exploitation for initial access. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 mandates security testing in the development lifecycle. | 90% |
| T1068 | 1. Security testing uncovers vulnerabilities that could be exploited for privilege escalation, thereby preventing attackers from gaining higher access. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 requires this testing. | 90% |
| T1133 | 1. Security testing ensures external remote services are securely configured and free from exploitable vulnerabilities, preventing unauthorized access. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 specifies security testing. | 80% |
| T1078 | 1. Security testing identifies weak authentication mechanisms or default credentials, reducing the risk of attackers using valid accounts. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 requires security testing. | 70% |
| T1055 | 1. Security testing detects vulnerabilities that could allow process injection, preventing attackers from executing malicious code within legitimate processes. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 mandates security testing. | 70% |
| T1574 | 1. Security testing identifies flaws that enable execution flow hijacking, preventing attackers from diverting program execution for malicious purposes. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 requires security testing. | 70% |
| T1543 | 1. Security testing identifies insecure system process creation or modification vulnerabilities, preventing attackers from establishing persistence. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 specifies security testing. | 70% |
| T1547 | 1. Security testing identifies vulnerabilities in boot or logon autostart mechanisms, preventing attackers from maintaining persistence. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 mandates security testing. | 70% |
| T1053 | 1. Security testing identifies insecure scheduled tasks or jobs, preventing attackers from using them for persistence or execution. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 requires security testing. | 70% |
| T1083 | 1. Security testing identifies information disclosure vulnerabilities in files and directories, preventing attackers from discovering sensitive data. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 specifies security testing. | 70% |
| T1012 | 1. Security testing identifies insecure registry access or configuration, preventing attackers from querying sensitive system information. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 mandates security testing. | 70% |
| T1049 | 1. Security testing identifies unintended network exposure or connections, preventing attackers from discovering system network configurations. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 requires security testing. | 70% |
| T1071 | 1. Security testing identifies vulnerabilities in application layer protocols, reducing the attack surface for command and control communications. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 specifies security testing. | 60% |
| T1490 | 1. Security testing identifies vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to inhibit system recovery, preventing significant impact. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 mandates security testing. | 60% |
| T1041 | 1. By preventing the initial exploitation and establishment of C2 channels through security testing, the likelihood of exfiltration over those channels is reduced. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 requires security testing. | 50% |
Defending mitigations · 7
| Mitigation | What it does | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| M1050 | 1. Vulnerability scanning is a core component of security testing processes, directly identifying weaknesses as mandated by ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29. | 90% |
| M1051 | 1. Security testing validates that software configurations are secure, preventing common vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 requires this validation. | 90% |
| M1049 | 1. The primary objective of security testing is to identify and remediate vulnerabilities, thereby providing exploit protection. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 mandates this approach. | 90% |
| M1035 | 1. Security testing can identify instances where access to resources over the network is overly permissive, allowing for proper restriction. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 supports this through vulnerability discovery. | 80% |
| M1016 | 1. Security testing can validate the enforcement of account use policies, identifying weaknesses in authentication and authorization. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 contributes to policy adherence. | 70% |
| M1030 | 1. Security testing identifies network-level vulnerabilities that, if exploited, could bypass intrusion prevention systems. Remediation strengthens overall network defense. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 supports this. | 70% |
| M1048 | 1. Security testing can verify the effectiveness of network segmentation in limiting the impact of exploited vulnerabilities. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 ensures systems within segments are secure. | 70% |
Underlying weaknesses · 7
| CWE | Why it persists | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-20 | 1. Improper input validation is a fundamental weakness that security testing aims to identify and remediate. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 directly addresses this through testing. | 90% |
| CWE-79 | 1. Cross-site Scripting (XSS) is a common web vulnerability frequently discovered and mitigated through security testing. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 mandates such testing. | 90% |
| CWE-89 | 1. SQL Injection is a critical database vulnerability that security testing processes are designed to detect and prevent. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 requires this. | 90% |
| CWE-287 | 1. Improper authentication weaknesses are a key focus of security testing, ensuring robust user verification. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 mandates testing for such flaws. | 90% |
| CWE-284 | 1. Improper access control vulnerabilities are identified through security testing, ensuring users only access authorized resources. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 requires this validation. | 90% |
| CWE-502 | 1. Deserialization of untrusted data is a severe weakness that security testing processes are crucial for uncovering. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 mandates comprehensive testing. | 90% |
| CWE-434 | 1. Unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types is a critical weakness that security testing identifies, preventing remote code execution. ISO/IEC 27002:2022 §8.29 requires such testing. | 90% |
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