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🌐 Hack23 AB — Network Security Policy

🛡️ Zero-Trust Network Architecture Through Cloud-Native Excellence
🎯 Demonstrating Network Security Mastery for Cybersecurity Consulting

Owner Version Effective Date Review Cycle

📋 Document Owner: CEO | 📄 Version: 2.3 | 📅 Last Updated: 2026-01-25 (UTC)
🔄 Review Cycle: Annual | ⏰ Next Review: 2027-01-25


🎯 Purpose Statement

Hack23 AB's network security framework demonstrates how cloud-native zero-trust architecture directly enables business agility rather than constraining it. Our comprehensive network protection serves as both operational necessity and client demonstration of our cybersecurity consulting expertise.

As a cybersecurity consulting company operating entirely in the cloud, our network security approach showcases modern security architecture principles while ensuring robust protection for our business operations. Our network controls demonstrate to potential clients how systematic network security creates competitive advantages through resilient, scalable infrastructure.

Our commitment to transparency means our network security implementation becomes a reference architecture, showing how comprehensive network protection enables rather than hinders innovation and business growth.

— James Pether Sörling, CEO/Founder


🔍 Purpose & Scope

This policy establishes comprehensive network security standards for all Hack23 AB network infrastructure, ensuring protection of data flows while supporting business objectives and demonstrating cybersecurity consulting excellence.

Scope: All network infrastructure, security controls, and communication channels documented in 💻 Asset Register, including AWS VPC architecture, DNS services, CDN configuration, and email systems.


🏗️ Zero-Trust Network Architecture

Zero Trust Cloud Native Multi Region

CIS Control 12.1 CIS Control 12.2 ISO 27001 A.13.1.1 ISO 27001 A.13.1.3

🛡️ Defense-in-Depth Strategy

Perimeter Application Data Management

Requirements:

  • MUST implement "never trust, always verify" authentication
  • MUST enforce micro-segmentation with least privilege access
  • MUST maintain continuous monitoring with automated threat response
flowchart TB
    subgraph "🌐 Internet Edge"
        INTERNET[Internet Traffic<br/>Global Users]
        CLOUDFRONT[CloudFront CDN<br/>DDoS Protection + WAF]
    end
    
    subgraph "🔒 Public Tier - DMZ"
        ALB[Application Load Balancer<br/>TLS Termination]
        WAF[AWS WAF<br/>OWASP Rule Sets]
        ROUTE53[Route 53<br/>DNSSEC Enabled]
    end
    
    subgraph "🛡️ Application Tier - Private"
        LAMBDA[Lambda Functions<br/>Serverless Logic]
        API[API Gateway<br/>Rate Limiting]
        WORKMAIL[WorkMail<br/>Secure Email]
    end
    
    subgraph "💾 Data Tier - Isolated"
        RDS[RDS PostgreSQL<br/>Private Subnets Only]
        S3[S3 Buckets<br/>VPC Endpoints]
        KMS[KMS Keys<br/>Encryption Services]
    end
    
    subgraph "🔧 Management Plane"
        SSM[Systems Manager<br/>Secure Access]
        CLOUDTRAIL[CloudTrail<br/>Audit Logging]
        BACKUP[AWS Backup<br/>Cross-Region]
    end
    
    INTERNET --> CLOUDFRONT
    CLOUDFRONT --> ALB
    ALB --> LAMBDA
    LAMBDA --> RDS
    LAMBDA --> S3
    
    WAF --> ALB
    ROUTE53 --> CLOUDFRONT
    
    SSM --> LAMBDA
    CLOUDTRAIL --> S3
    
    style INTERNET fill:#D32F2F
    style ALB fill:#FFC107
    style LAMBDA fill:#4CAF50
    style RDS fill:#7B1FA2
    style SSM fill:#D32F2F
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🎯 Zero-Trust Principles Implementation

Never Trust Least Privilege Assume Breach Micro Segmentation


🔒 Network Security Controls

DDoS Protection WAF TLS VPC Security

CIS Control 12.4 CIS Control 12.5 CIS Control 13.2 ISO 27001 A.13.1.2

Network Segmentation Requirements:

  • MUST implement network segmentation with clearly defined security zones
  • MUST enforce least privilege network access between segments
  • MUST maintain network access control lists (NACLs) and security groups
  • MUST implement monitoring and logging for all inter-segment traffic

MUST HAVE - Security Controls

CIS Control 13.1

Network security controls MUST:

graph LR
    subgraph "🛡️ Perimeter Defense Requirements"
        DDOS[DDoS Protection<br/>✅ MUST: Automatic scaling]
        FIREWALL[Firewall Rules<br/>✅ MUST: Default deny]
        INTRUSION[Intrusion Detection<br/>✅ MUST: Real-time alerts]
    end
    
    subgraph "🔒 Encryption Requirements"
        TRANSIT[Data in Transit<br/>✅ MUST: TLS 1.2+]
        VPN[Secure Tunnels<br/>✅ MUST: Strong ciphers]
        KEYS[Key Management<br/>✅ MUST: Regular rotation]
    end
    
    subgraph "📊 Monitoring Requirements"
        LOGS[Network Logs<br/>✅ MUST: Complete capture]
        ANALYSIS[Traffic Analysis<br/>✅ MUST: Behavioral detection]
        RESPONSE[Incident Response<br/>✅ MUST: <15 min critical]
    end
    
    DDOS --> TRANSIT
    FIREWALL --> VPN
    INTRUSION --> KEYS
    
    TRANSIT --> LOGS
    VPN --> ANALYSIS
    KEYS --> RESPONSE
    
    style DDOS fill:#D32F2F
    style TRANSIT fill:#4CAF50
    style LOGS fill:#1565C0
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Security Control Requirements:

  • MUST implement web application firewall with OWASP rule sets
  • MUST enforce TLS 1.2 or higher for all data transmission
  • MUST maintain comprehensive network traffic monitoring
  • MUST establish automated threat detection and response capabilities

MUST HAVE - DNS and Domain Security

ISO 27001 A.13.2.1

DNS security implementation MUST:

flowchart TD
    subgraph "🌐 DNS Security Requirements"
        DNSSEC[DNSSEC<br/>✅ MUST: Enabled all domains]
        MONITORING[DNS Monitoring<br/>✅ MUST: Query logging]
        PROTECTION[Domain Protection<br/>✅ MUST: Registrar locks]
    end
    
    subgraph "📧 Email Security Requirements"
        SPF[SPF Records<br/>✅ MUST: Strict policy]
        DKIM[DKIM Signing<br/>✅ MUST: Key rotation]
        DMARC[DMARC Policy<br/>✅ MUST: Reject mode]
    end
    
    subgraph "🔐 Certificate Management"
        TLS[TLS Certificates<br/>✅ MUST: Auto-renewal]
        TRANSPARENCY[Cert Transparency<br/>✅ MUST: Monitoring]
        VALIDATION[Domain Validation<br/>✅ MUST: Automated checks]
    end
    
    DNSSEC --> SPF
    MONITORING --> DKIM
    PROTECTION --> DMARC
    
    SPF --> TLS
    DKIM --> TRANSPARENCY
    DMARC --> VALIDATION
    
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    style TLS fill:#FFC107
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DNS and Domain Requirements:

  • MUST enable DNSSEC for all organizational domains
  • MUST implement email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
  • MUST maintain domain registrar locks and transfer restrictions
  • MUST monitor for unauthorized DNS changes and certificate issuance

MUST HAVE - Incident Response Integration

ISO 27001 A.16.1.1

Network incident response MUST:

sequenceDiagram
    participant THREAT as 🚨 Network Threat
    participant DETECTION as 🔍 Detection System
    participant RESPONSE as ⚡ Response Team
    participant CONTAINMENT as 🛡️ Containment
    participant RECOVERY as 🔄 Recovery
    
    THREAT->>DETECTION: ✅ MUST: Immediate detection
    DETECTION->>RESPONSE: ✅ MUST: <5 min alert
    RESPONSE->>CONTAINMENT: ✅ MUST: <15 min action
    CONTAINMENT->>RECOVERY: ✅ MUST: Evidence preservation
    RECOVERY->>RECOVERY: ✅ MUST: Complete documentation
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Incident Response Requirements:

  • MUST establish network security incident classification procedures
  • MUST implement automated containment for critical threats (DDoS, intrusion)
  • MUST maintain evidence preservation capabilities for forensic analysis
  • MUST document all response actions within defined timeframes

🛡️ Implementation Evidence

SSL Labs A+ Public DMZ Private App Database


🌐 DNS and Domain Security

DNSSEC DNS Firewall DNS Logging Domain Lock

CIS Control 12.3 CIS Control 13.6 CIS Control 12.8

🔒 DNS Security Controls

hack23.com blacktrigram.com Route53

Requirements:

  • MUST enable DNSSEC with annual KSK and quarterly ZSK rotation
  • MUST implement DNS firewall with malware/phishing protection
  • MUST enable DNS query logging for security monitoring
  • MUST maintain registrar domain locks and change notifications

🛡️ DNS Firewall & Threat Protection

DNS Firewall Malware Block Phishing Block Botnet Block

AWS Route 53 Resolver DNS Firewall:

  • Malware Protection: Block known malicious domains and IPs
  • Phishing Prevention: Block newly registered suspicious domains
  • Botnet Detection: Block command & control communications
  • Custom Rules: Organization-specific allow/block lists

📊 DNS Monitoring & Logging

Query Logs Anomaly Detection Real-time Alerts

Route 53 Resolver Query Logs:

  • Query Logging: All DNS requests logged to CloudWatch
  • Anomaly Detection: Unusual query patterns and volumes
  • Threat Intelligence: Integration with security feeds
  • Compliance Reporting: DNS security metrics and KPIs

📧 Email Security Architecture

SPF DKIM DMARC WorkMail

ISO 27001 A.13.2.3 ISO 27001 A.13.2.1 ISO 27001 A.13.2.4

🏗️ Email Security Architecture Overview

Email Authentication Transport Security Brand Protection AWS WorkMail

flowchart TB
    subgraph "📧 Email Authentication Layer"
        SPF[SPF Record<br/>v=spf1 include:amazonses.com -all]
        DKIM[DKIM Signing<br/>2048-bit RSA Keys]
        DMARC[DMARC Policy<br/>p=reject sp=reject]
    end
    
    subgraph "🔒 Transport Security Layer"
        MTASTS[MTA-STS Policy<br/>Enforce TLS Encryption]
        TLSRPT[TLS-RPT Reporting<br/>Delivery Monitoring]
        CERTIFICATES[TLS Certificates<br/>Certificate Transparency]
    end
    
    subgraph "☁️ AWS WorkMail Platform"
        WORKMAIL[AWS WorkMail<br/>Managed Email Service]
        KMS[AWS KMS<br/>Encryption at Rest]
        IDENTITY[AWS Identity Center<br/>MFA + RBAC]
    end
    
    subgraph "🎨 Brand Protection (Future)"
        BIMI[BIMI Records<br/>Brand Indicators]
        VMC[Verified Mark Certificate<br/>Required for BIMI]
    end
    
    SPF --> WORKMAIL
    DKIM --> WORKMAIL
    DMARC --> WORKMAIL
    
    MTASTS --> CERTIFICATES
    TLSRPT --> CERTIFICATES
    
    WORKMAIL --> KMS
    WORKMAIL --> IDENTITY
    
    BIMI --> VMC
    
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    style DKIM fill:#1565C0
    style DMARC fill:#D32F2F
    style WORKMAIL fill:#FFC107
    style BIMI fill:#7B1FA2
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📬 Mandatory Email Security Controls

🔐 SPF (Sender Policy Framework) Requirements

SPF Strict Authorized Servers Hard Fail

✅ MUST implement strict SPF policy (-all) for all email-sending domains
✅ MUST include only authorized mail servers in SPF records
✅ MUST use v=spf1 include:amazonses.com -all format for AWS WorkMail integration

🔑 DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) Requirements

DKIM Enabled Key Rotation 2048-bit RSA

✅ MUST enable DKIM signing for all outbound email
✅ MUST use AWS WorkMail managed key rotation
✅ MUST implement minimum 2048-bit RSA keys for DKIM signatures

🛡️ DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication) Requirements

DMARC Reject Aggregate Reporting Strict Alignment Subdomain Policy

✅ MUST implement DMARC policy with p=reject for production domains
✅ MUST configure aggregate reporting (rua=) for compliance monitoring
✅ MUST set strict DKIM alignment (adkim=s) and relaxed SPF alignment (aspf=r)
✅ MUST apply policy to subdomains (sp=reject)

🔒 Advanced Email Security Standards

🌐 MTA-STS (Mail Transfer Agent Strict Transport Security) Implementation

MTA-STS Policy Enforce Mode Policy TTL Policy Active

✅ MUST implement MTA-STS policy for all domains sending business-critical email
✅ MUST use enforce mode for production email domains
✅ MUST host policy files at https://mta-sts.hack23.com/.well-known/mta-sts.txt
✅ MUST configure appropriate TTL (86400 seconds minimum)
✅ MUST configure reporting endpoint at admin@hack23.com for policy violations

MTA-STS Policy Configuration:

  • Policy Mode: enforce (mandatory for production domains)
  • Max Age: 86400 seconds (24 hours minimum)
  • MX Records: AWS WorkMail servers only
  • Policy Location: https://mta-sts.hack23.com/.well-known/mta-sts.txt
  • Reporting Email: admin@hack23.com for policy violation reports

📊 TLS-RPT (TLS Reporting) Configuration

TLS-RPT Reporting URI Failure Analysis

✅ MUST implement TLS-RPT for email delivery monitoring
✅ MUST configure reporting URI: v=TLSRPTv1; rua=mailto:admin@hack23.com
✅ MUST process TLS failure reports for security analysis
✅ MUST integrate TLS-RPT data with security monitoring systems

🎨 BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification)

BIMI Future VMC Required Marketing Use

🔄 MAY implement BIMI for brand recognition (requires Verified Mark Certificate)
🔄 MAY be considered for domains with high-volume marketing communications

🛡️ WorkMail Security Configuration

🔐 Transport Security Requirements

TLS 1.2+ KMS Encryption Certificate Validation

🔐 Encryption in Transit: TLS 1.2+ mandatory for all SMTP connections
🔐 Encryption at Rest: AWS KMS managed encryption for all stored messages
🔐 Certificate Validation: Proper certificate chain verification required

👤 Access Control Standards

MFA Required RBAC Mobile MDM

👤 Authentication: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) required via AWS Identity Center
👤 Authorization: Role-based access control for email administration
👤 Mobile Access: Company device management policies enforced for mobile email access

📧 Email Security Evidence & Validation

📊 Current Email Authentication Status

Domain SPF Record DKIM Status DMARC Policy Validation Links
hack23.com SPF Strict DKIM Enabled DMARC Reject MXToolbox
blacktrigram.com SPF Soft DKIM Unknown DMARC Missing MXToolbox

🔧 Email Security Validation Commands

DNS Tools Multiple Resolvers Record Verification

🔧 Implementation Evidence

MXToolbox DMARC Analyzer Mail Tester Hardenize


🔗 VPC Endpoints & Private Connectivity

S3 Gateway KMS Interface SSM Interface CloudWatch Interface

CIS Control 12.5 CIS Control 12.7 CIS Control 12.6

Private Service Access:

  • MUST implement VPC endpoints for all critical AWS services
  • MUST configure endpoint policies for least privilege access
  • SHOULD implement Interface endpoints for enhanced security

CIS Control 12.6 - Wireless Access Management: Cloud-native architecture eliminates traditional wireless infrastructure security concerns through serverless and managed services.

📊 Network Monitoring and Detection

🔍 Continuous Network Monitoring

CIS Control 13.1 ISO 27001 A.12.4.1

CIS Control 13.1 CIS Control 13.3 CIS Control 13.4 CIS Control 13.7

Multi-Layer Detection Strategy

flowchart LR
    subgraph "🕷️ Data Collection"
        VPC[VPC Flow Logs<br/>Network Traffic]
        DNS[Route 53 Query Logs<br/>DNS Requests]
        ALB[ALB Access Logs<br/>HTTP/HTTPS Traffic]
        CF[CloudFront Logs<br/>Edge Requests]
    end
    
    subgraph "🔍 Analysis Engine"
        GD[GuardDuty<br/>Threat Intelligence]
        SH[Security Hub<br/>Finding Aggregation]
        CW[CloudWatch<br/>Metrics & Alarms]
        DT[Detective<br/>Behavior Analysis]
    end
    
    subgraph "🚨 Response Actions"
        SNS[SNS Notifications<br/>Immediate Alerts]
        LAMBDA[Lambda Functions<br/>Automated Response]
        IRP[Incident Response<br/>Manual Investigation]
    end
    
    VPC --> GD
    DNS --> GD
    ALB --> SH
    CF --> SH
    
    GD --> SNS
    SH --> LAMBDA
    CW --> IRP
    DT --> IRP
    
    style VPC fill:#1565C0
    style GD fill:#4CAF50
    style SNS fill:#D32F2F
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Network Security Metrics

NIST CSF 2.0 RS.AN

Monitoring Category Detection Method Alert Threshold Response Time
🔍 Anomalous Traffic VPC Flow Logs Unusual port/protocol 15 min
🌐 DNS Tunneling Route 53 Logs Suspicious query patterns 30 min
🚨 DDoS Attacks CloudFront Metrics Traffic volume spikes Real-time
🔒 TLS Anomalies ALB Logs Cipher/protocol violations 1 hour

Clock Synchronization and Time Integrity

Implementation of ISO 27001 A.8.17 (Clock synchronization) for accurate audit logging and security event correlation:

🎯 Time Synchronization Framework

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flowchart TD
    subgraph TIME_SOURCE["⏰ Authoritative Time Sources"]
        AWS_NTP[AWS NTP Service<br/>169.254.169.123]
        PUBLIC_NTP[Public NTP Pool<br/>pool.ntp.org]
        REGIONAL[Regional Servers<br/>se.pool.ntp.org]
    end
    
    subgraph SYSTEMS["💻 System Time Synchronization"]
        EC2[EC2 Instances<br/>chrony/ntpd]
        LAMBDA[Lambda Functions<br/>AWS-managed time]
        WORKMAIL[WorkMail<br/>AWS-managed time]
        LOGS[CloudWatch Logs<br/>UTC timestamps]
    end
    
    subgraph MONITORING["📊 Time Drift Monitoring"]
        DRIFT_DETECT[Drift Detection<br/>CloudWatch Metrics]
        ALERTS[Alert Thresholds<br/>>1 sec = Warning]
        REMEDIATION[Auto-Remediation<br/>Service Restart]
    end
    
    AWS_NTP --> EC2
    PUBLIC_NTP --> EC2
    REGIONAL --> EC2
    
    EC2 --> DRIFT_DETECT
    LAMBDA --> LOGS
    WORKMAIL --> LOGS
    
    DRIFT_DETECT --> ALERTS
    ALERTS --> REMEDIATION
    
    style TIME_SOURCE fill:#1565C0
    style SYSTEMS fill:#4CAF50
    style MONITORING fill:#FFC107
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⏱️ Time Synchronization Requirements

System Type Time Source Protocol Sync Frequency Max Drift Allowed Verification
AWS Lambda AWS-managed N/A (managed) Continuous N/A (AWS-managed) Automatic
AWS RDS AWS-managed N/A (managed) Continuous N/A (AWS-managed) Automatic
AWS WorkMail AWS-managed N/A (managed) Continuous N/A (AWS-managed) Automatic
CloudWatch Logs UTC internal N/A (managed) Continuous N/A (AWS-managed) Automatic
EC2 Instances (if deployed) AWS NTP + backup NTP/chrony Every 60 seconds ±1 second CloudWatch metric
Mobile Devices OS native time sync NTP/HTTPS Device-managed ±5 seconds MDM verification
Developer Workstations OS native time sync NTP OS-managed ±10 seconds Manual verification

🔒 Time Security Controls

NTP Security Configuration

For any EC2 instances or on-premise systems (when applicable):

Primary Time Source:

  • AWS NTP: 169.254.169.123 (link-local VPC address)
  • Priority: Highest (stratum 1 equivalent)
  • Authentication: Not required (VPC-local)

Backup Time Sources:

  • Public NTP Pool: pool.ntp.org
  • Regional Pool: se.pool.ntp.org (Sweden)
  • Authentication: NTP authentication keys where supported

Security Measures:

  • Firewall Rules: Outbound UDP 123 only to trusted NTP servers
  • Access Control: No inbound NTP queries accepted (clients only)
  • Monitoring: Failed sync attempts trigger security alerts
  • Rate Limiting: Maximum 10 NTP queries per minute per instance

Logging Time Integrity

All security-relevant logs use consistent time standards:

Log Source Timestamp Format Time Zone Resolution Retention
CloudTrail ISO 8601 UTC Millisecond 3 years
VPC Flow Logs Unix epoch UTC Second 90 days
CloudWatch Logs ISO 8601 UTC Millisecond Per log group (1-365 days)
GuardDuty Findings ISO 8601 UTC Millisecond 90 days in service, archived 3 years
Application Logs ISO 8601 UTC Millisecond 90 days
Access Logs ISO 8601 UTC Second 3 years

UTC Standardization: All logs use UTC to ensure accurate cross-system correlation regardless of geographic location or daylight saving time changes.

📊 Time Monitoring and Validation

CloudWatch Metrics for Time Drift

For EC2 instances (when applicable):

Metric Name Namespace Statistic Alert Threshold Response
TimeOffset Custom/NTP Average >1 second Warning alert
TimeOffset Custom/NTP Average >5 seconds Critical alert + auto-remediation
NTPSyncFailures Custom/NTP Sum >3 failures/hour Investigation required
LastSuccessfulSync Custom/NTP Age >5 minutes Service health check failure

Time Integrity Verification

Automated Checks:

  • Daily: CloudWatch scheduled Lambda validates EC2 time sync (if applicable)
  • Continuous: AWS-managed services automatically maintain time accuracy
  • Post-Incident: Time correlation verification during security incident analysis

Manual Verification:

  • Quarterly: Manual time verification across all system types
  • Change Window: Time validation before/after system maintenance
  • Audit: Annual time integrity audit for compliance verification

🔗 Integration with Security Operations

Incident Response Time Correlation

Accurate time synchronization enables:

  1. Cross-System Event Correlation: Linking events across CloudTrail, GuardDuty, VPC Flow Logs, application logs
  2. Attack Timeline Reconstruction: Accurate sequencing of attacker actions
  3. Forensic Analysis: Legal defensibility of log evidence
  4. Compliance Reporting: Accurate incident timing for regulatory requirements (GDPR 72-hour breach notification)

Implementation: Per Incident Response Plan § Evidence Collection, time correlation is critical for forensic investigation.

Compliance Requirements

Regulation/Standard Time Synchronization Requirement Hack23 Implementation
ISO 27001 A.8.17 Synchronized clocks for logging systems ✅ AWS NTP + UTC logging
CIS Control 8.4 Standardize time sources ✅ AWS-managed + NTP pool
NIST CSF DE.CM-01 Time integrity for monitoring ✅ Millisecond precision logs
GDPR Art. 33 Accurate breach timing ✅ UTC timestamps for 72hr calculation
NIS2 (upcoming) Incident timestamp accuracy ✅ Comprehensive time logging

⚙️ Operational Procedures

Time Sync Troubleshooting

For EC2 Instances:

  1. Check NTP Service Status:

    # Amazon Linux 2023 (chrony)
    sudo systemctl status chronyd
    sudo chronyc tracking
    sudo chronyc sources
  2. Validate Time Offset:

    timedatectl status
  3. Force Immediate Sync:

    sudo chronyd -q 'server 169.254.169.123 iburst'
  4. Review NTP Logs:

    sudo journalctl -u chronyd --since "1 hour ago"

For AWS-Managed Services:

  • No troubleshooting required - AWS maintains time synchronization automatically
  • Time accuracy is part of AWS shared responsibility model

Time Change Management

Prohibited Actions:

  • Manual time changes on production systems (AWS-managed services prevent this)
  • Disabling time synchronization services
  • Using untrusted NTP sources

Approved Changes:

  • Time zone configuration for display purposes only (logs always UTC)
  • NTP server configuration updates via approved change management process
  • Time sync monitoring threshold adjustments via Change Management

📋 Business Continuity Considerations

Time Source Redundancy:

  • Primary: AWS NTP service (highly available within VPC)
  • Secondary: Public NTP pool (internet connectivity)
  • Tertiary: Regional NTP pool (se.pool.ntp.org)

Failure Scenarios:

  • AWS NTP Unavailable: Automatic fallback to public NTP pool
  • All External NTP Unavailable: Systems maintain last known good time (hardware clock)
  • Time Drift Detected: Automated alerts trigger investigation within 1 hour

Recovery Procedures: Per Disaster Recovery Plan, time synchronization is validated as part of system recovery verification.


🚨 Incident Response Integration

🔒 Network Security Incidents

ISO 27001 A.16.1.1

Network Incident Classification

Incident Type Severity Level Containment Strategy Evidence Preservation
🔴 DDoS Attack Critical Automatic AWS Shield activation CloudFront Logs
🟠 Network Intrusion High Security group lockdown VPC Flow Logs
🟡 DNS Poisoning Medium DNSSEC validation check Route 53 Logs
🟢 Configuration Drift Low Config rule remediation CloudTrail API

📊 Network Monitoring & Incident Response

CloudWatch GuardDuty VPC Flow Logs Route53 Logs

🚨 Incident Response

Critical Response High Response Medium Response Automated Response

🎯 Core Requirements

Network Segmentation Zero Trust DNS Security Email Security

📋 Compliance Framework

ISO 27001 CIS Controls NIST

CIS Control 12 Complete CIS Control 13 Complete ISO 27001 A.13 Complete

Framework Coverage Summary:

🛡️ CIS Control 12 - Network Infrastructure Management

  • 12.1 VPC architecture and Asset Register references
  • 12.2 Zero-trust architecture with defense-in-depth
  • 12.3 Route 53 Resolver DNS Firewall implementation
  • 12.4 WAF rules, security groups, and firewall configurations
  • 12.5 VPC endpoints, private connectivity controls
  • 12.6 Cloud-native (no wireless infrastructure)
  • 12.7 Infrastructure as Code practices
  • 12.8 Asset Register integration

🔍 CIS Control 13 - Network Monitoring and Defense

  • 13.1 CloudWatch, GuardDuty, Security Hub
  • 13.2 AWS WAF with OWASP rule sets
  • 13.3 GuardDuty threat intelligence
  • 13.4 VPC Flow Logs, behavior analysis
  • 13.5 Automated response via Lambda functions
  • 13.6 Route 53 query logs with anomaly detection
  • 13.7 AWS native security services implementation
  • 13.8 Continuous improvement and threat intelligence integration

📋 ISO 27001:2022 Control A.8 - Communications Security

📝 Note: ISO 27001:2022 renumbered network controls from A.13.x to A.8.x. This document references legacy A.13.x for compatibility with older documentation.

  • A.13.1.1 Comprehensive network architecture with segmentation
  • A.13.1.2 Service-specific security controls
  • A.13.1.3 Multi-tier architecture (DMZ, Application, Data)
  • A.13.2.1 Data classification-driven controls
  • A.13.2.2 Third-party management integration
  • A.13.2.3 Email security (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MTA-STS)
  • A.13.2.4 Supplier data sharing matrix

📚 Related Documents

🔐 Strategic & Governance

🔑 Access & Identity Policies

⚙️ Operational Excellence Framework

🚨 Incident Response and Recovery

📊 Risk and Performance Management


📋 Document Control:
✅ Approved by: James Pether Sörling, CEO
📤 Distribution: Public
🏷️ Classification: Confidentiality: Public
📅 Effective Date: 2026-01-25
⏰ Next Review: 2027-01-25
🎯 Framework Compliance: ISO 27001 NIST CSF 2.0 CIS Controls