CIS Control 16 Compliance
Application Software Security
What is CIS Control 16?
CIS Control 16: Application Software Security focuses on integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Its objective is to ensure that applications are designed, developed, and deployed securely to prevent vulnerabilities and unauthorized use.
Key CIS Control 16 requirements:
- Define security requirements for applications.
- Control access to applications and their data.
- Enforce secure coding practices and configuration standards.
- Test and validate applications against vulnerabilities.
- Monitor and log application usage to detect anomalies.
How Visual Guard facilitates CIS Control 16 compliance:
Application-level access control:
Embed granular access rules for user interfaces, services, and methods without modifying application source code.
Secure authentication:
Enforce MFA and federated authentication across enterprise applications.
Audit logging:
Capture detailed records of application access, configuration changes, and sensitive actions.
Policy enforcement:
Apply consistent access and security policies across custom and packaged applications.
Integration with the SDLC:
Provide centralized security rules for developers and administrators, avoiding hardcoded access logic.
Detailed technical capabilities
Access Management
- Role-based access control down to individual application functions and data fields
Authentication & Identity Integration
- MFA with directory or external identity provider integration
Audit & Monitoring
- Tamper-proof audit trails of application usage
- Real-time monitoring and automated compliance reporting
Hybrid Application Support
- Support for hybrid application environments (cloud and on-premise)
Use case
Securing custom applications in a manufacturing enterprise
A manufacturing company develops internal applications for production tracking and must secure them against unauthorized use and software vulnerabilities.
How Visual Guard helped:
- Applied consistent, role-based security rules without modifying application source code.
- Enforced MFA and SSO across all custom applications.
- Logged all application activity for compliance and forensic analysis.
Result: The company ensured secure application deployment, reduced vulnerability risks, and aligned with CIS Control 16.