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CIS 18 controls
6.3: Require MFA for Externally-Exposed Applications

Requirement description

Require all externally-exposed enterprise or third-party applications to enforce MFA, where
supported. Enforcing MFA through a directory service or SSO provider is a satisfactory
implementation of this Safeguard.

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CIS 18 controls

6.3: Require MFA for Externally-Exposed Applications

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Use of multi-factor authentication for important data systems
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System management
Access control and authentication
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Članak 30.1.i (Pristup): Politike kontrole pristupa
NIS2 Croatia
Članak 30.1.j: Korištenje višefaktorske provjere autentičnosti ili rješenja kontinuirane provjere autentičnosti
NIS2 Croatia
9.7 §: Pääsynhallinta, todentaminen ja MFA
Kyberturvallisuuslaki
4.1.2: Security of authentication
TISAX
30 § 3.10°: D'authentification à plusieurs facteurs
NIS2 Belgium
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Use of multi-factor authentication for important data systems
1. Task description

Systems containing important information should be logged in using a multi-authentication logon, also known as either “two-factor”, “multi-factor” or “dual factor” authentication.

For example, when first logging in with a password, a one-time authentication code can also be sent to the user as a text message. In this case, he has been identified by two factors (knowing the password and owning the phone).

Biometric identifiers (eg fingerprint) and other devices can also be used for two-stage authentication. However, it is worth considering the costs and implications for privacy.

Enforcing MFA for external applications
Critical
High
Normal
Low
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System management
Access control and authentication
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6.3: Require MFA for Externally-Exposed Applications
CIS 18
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Enforcing MFA for external applications
1. Task description

The organization has strengthened security by enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all external applications, integrating it with a central directory or SSO, ensuring third-party compatibility, educating users on its importance, and monitoring compliance through regular reporting.

Using multi-factor authentication for admins
Critical
High
Normal
Low
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System management
Access control and authentication
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Članak 30.1.j: Korištenje višefaktorske provjere autentičnosti ili rješenja kontinuirane provjere autentičnosti
NIS2 Croatia
9.7 §: Pääsynhallinta, todentaminen ja MFA
Kyberturvallisuuslaki
4.1.2: Security of authentication
TISAX
30 § 3.10°: D'authentification à plusieurs facteurs
NIS2 Belgium
2.6.7: Use multifactor authentication
NSM ICT-SP
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Using multi-factor authentication for admins
1. Task description

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is required for administrators in the organization's key data systems.

For example, when first logging in with a password, a one-time identification code can also be sent to the user as a text message. In this case, he has been identified by two factors (knowing the password and ownership of the phone).

Biometric identifiers (e.g. fingerprints) and other devices can also be used for multi-stage authentication. However, it is worth considering the costs and implications for privacy.

Enabling multi-factor authentication for all users
Critical
High
Normal
Low
Fully done
Mostly done
Partly done
Not done
System management
Access control and authentication
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Članak 30.1.j: Korištenje višefaktorske provjere autentičnosti ili rješenja kontinuirane provjere autentičnosti
NIS2 Croatia
9.7 §: Pääsynhallinta, todentaminen ja MFA
Kyberturvallisuuslaki
30 § 3.10°: D'authentification à plusieurs facteurs
NIS2 Belgium
2.6.7: Use multifactor authentication
NSM ICT-SP
PR.AC-7: Identities are proofed, bound to credentials and asserted in interactions.
CyberFundamentals
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Enabling multi-factor authentication for all users
1. Task description

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) helps protect devices and data. To apply it, users must have more information in the identity management system than just an email address - for example, a phone number or an attached authenticator application (e.g. Microsoft, Google, or LastPass Authenticator).

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