CISA Releases Secure Practices for Microsoft 365 Cloud Services

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 25-01: Implementing Secure Practices for Cloud Services, to enhance the cybersecurity posture of Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies utilizing cloud services, including Microsoft 365.

This directive, unveiled on December 17, 2024, introduces a set of Secure Configuration Baselines and assessment tools under the Secure Cloud Business Applications (SCuBA) project.

A Blueprint for Secure Cloud Practices

The SCuBA configurations mandate consistent and effective security protocols tailored for cloud environments.

The directive requires FCEB agencies to meet these Secure Cloud Baselines, deploy automated compliance assessment tools, and remediate deviations.

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Agencies adopting the most up-to-date version of the SCuBA Assessment Tool can efficiently evaluate their security configurations, generating a report identifying non-compliance areas.

Microsoft 365, a cornerstone of cloud productivity for many government agencies, is among ...