COBIT DSS05 Compliance
Managing Security Services
What is COBIT DSS05?
COBIT DSS05 (Deliver, Service, and Support 05) focuses on managing security services to keep enterprise IT systems protected against threats.
Its objective is to safeguard data, applications, and infrastructure from unauthorized access, misuse, and cyberattacks while supporting business operations.
Key DSS05 requirements:
- Access Control: Limit system and data access to authorized users only.
- Identity Management: Establish processes for provisioning, modifying, and revoking user accounts.
- Authentication: Enforce secure authentication mechanisms.
- Monitoring and Detection: Continuously monitor systems for suspicious activity.
- Incident Response: Detect and respond to security incidents promptly.
- Auditability: Maintain logs and evidence of security events.
How Visual Guard facilitates DSS05 compliance:
Centralized IAM:
Manage user accounts, groups, and permissions across enterprise systems.
Granular access control:
Apply least-privilege policies and role separation across applications and services.
MFA enforcement:
Secure authentication using OTP, biometrics, or smart cards.
Audit and monitoring:
Track all security-relevant activities through immutable audit logs.
Real-time alerts:
Detect abnormal access or suspicious activities in real time.
Incident readiness:
Provide traceability and reporting capabilities to accelerate incident response.
Detailed technical capabilities
Access & Identity Management
- RBAC applied down to screen, function, and data field levels
- Automated provisioning and deprovisioning via HR or directory synchronization
Authentication Security
- MFA using OTP, biometrics, or push notifications
Exporting Logs
- Immutable logs exportable to SIEM solutions (Splunk, Elastic, etc.)
- Real-time monitoring with configurable alerts
Compliance Reporting
- Compliance-ready reports supporting DSS05 audits
Use case
Securing enterprise financial applications
A multinational financial institution must comply with DSS05 by protecting critical applications and systems from unauthorized access.
How Visual Guard helped:
- Implemented RBAC and MFA across critical financial applications.
- Logged and monitored all access to detect suspicious activity.
- Generated compliance-ready reports for COBIT DSS05 auditors.
Result: The institution strengthened its security services, reduced operational risks, and demonstrated DSS05 compliance.