SOC 2 criteria › CC6 Logical and physical access controls
SOC 2 CC6.8 explained
Controls prevent or detect unauthorized or malicious software.
Typical controls that address CC6.8
- Endpoint protection
- Dependency and container scanning
- Restricted software installation
Evidence auditors usually ask for
- EDR or antivirus reports
- Scanning reports
Keep CC6.8 evidence organised
Korrali Trust keeps your policies, controls and evidence in one workspace, and reuses them to answer customer security questionnaires.
Other CC6 criteria
- CC6.1: Logical access to systems and data is restricted using access controls, authentication and encryption.
- CC6.2: New users are registered and authorized before access is granted, and access is removed when no longer needed.
- CC6.3: Access is granted, changed and removed based on roles and least privilege, with periodic review.
- CC6.4: Physical access to facilities and protected assets is restricted to authorized people.
- CC6.5: Assets are disposed of securely, and data is removed when no longer needed.
- CC6.6: Logical access is protected against threats from outside the system boundary.
- CC6.7: Data transmission, movement and removal are restricted to authorized users and processes.
Plain-English summary of the 2017 Trust Services Criteria common criteria. Controls and evidence vary by organisation and auditor.