Logical and Physical Access Controls
Description
The entity implements logical access security software, infrastructure, and architectures to protect information assets from security events.
⚠️ Risk Impact
Inadequate access controls enable unauthorized access to systems and data.
🔧 Remediation
Implement RBAC, MFA, encryption at rest, and key management. EchelonGraph monitors IAM configurations across all cloud providers.
💀 Real-World Attack Scenario
A SaaS company undergoing SOC 2 audit had encryption at rest disabled on 3 of 47 databases containing customer data. The auditor flagged it as a CC6.1 exception, requiring management response and remediation evidence. The finding delayed the report by 6 weeks.
💰 Cost of Non-Compliance
SOC 2 report with exceptions reduces customer trust. 78% of enterprise buyers require clean SOC 2 reports. Remediation delay: 6-12 weeks. Lost deal pipeline during remediation: average $2.4M.
📋 Audit Questions
- 1.Provide evidence of encryption at rest for all data stores.
- 2.Show IAM policy configurations demonstrating RBAC.
- 3.Demonstrate MFA enforcement for all users.
- 4.How are encryption keys managed and rotated?
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Mapping
⚡ Common Pitfalls
- ⛔Assuming 'we use AWS' covers CC6.1 (you must demonstrate YOUR controls on TOP of cloud provider controls)
- ⛔Not documenting exceptions and compensating controls
- ⛔Encryption enabled but key management not documented
📈 Business Value
CC6.1 compliance opens enterprise sales channels. 94% of enterprises require SOC 2 from vendors. A clean report directly translates to faster sales cycles and higher ACV deals.
⏱️ Effort Estimate
40-80 hours to prepare evidence for CC6.1 audit
EchelonGraph generates CC6.1 compliance evidence continuously
🔗 Cross-Framework References
Automate SOC 2 CC6.1 compliance
EchelonGraph continuously monitors this control across all your cloud accounts.
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