Cloud Security Maturity Model 2.0
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BCR-03.1: Virtual machines/instances and databases have recent snapshots
BCR-03.1: Snapshots are near-instant backups of the volume storage associated with virtual machines/instances, as well as many cloud databases that run on VMs. Snapshots for long-running workloads should be taken on a regular basis to reduce data loss. For maturity Level 2, databases should have at least daily snapshots (or alternative backups) and VMs/instances that run for more than 30 days should have at least one snapshot that is less than 30 days old.
  • Control automation: Automated
  • AWS control specification: * Pass if RDS databases have a DB Snapshot or backup <= 24 hours old
  • Pass if any instances with a launch date >30 days have a snapshot associated with at least one of the attached storage volumes <=30 days old
  • Azure control specification: none
  • GCP control specification: none
  • Third-party (CSPM/CNAPP) control specification: none
Not Applicable - Not applicable
Level 1: Initial - Initial. Manually managing policies/procedures, mostly through console. Architectures tend to resemble traditional infrastructure (e.g., low use of serverless and high reliance on network security controls). IAM mostly ad hoc with little-to-no federation.
Level 2: Repeatable - Repeatable. Policy-/checklist-based and relies more on manual or simple tooling. High variability between projects; not coordinated across deployments. Initial use of infrastructure as code (Terraform/CloudFormation), but security not consistently engaged in design/review. Federation on some accounts, but limited use of MFA due to difficulties supporting teams (especially on the command line).
Level 3: Defined - Defined. Policies and central coordination in place. Some initial security automation still executed manually. Some third-party tooling (orchestration with other tools), Federation on most accounts with widespread MFA, but still gaps on consistency. Security starting to review and promote use of CloudFormation/Terraform. CSPM/CNAPP (CSP or third party) in use.
Level 4: Capable - Capable. Strong centralized security management with consistent enforcement. Automation and guardrails across multiple deployments. Expanding library. Big shift from manual management and execution to running security operations with centralized platforms with centralized management and reporting. Consistent use of federation and MFA, with some gaps supporting toolchains.
Level 5: Efficient - Efficient. All major activities centrally managed, covering all of the CSMM domains. Integrated into infrastructure-as-code (IaC) environment. Built into the stack with provisioning automation. Federation and MFA working consistently across toolchains (e.g., command-line support).

Description
  • Control automation: Automated
  • AWS control specification: * Pass if RDS databases have a DB Snapshot or backup <= 24 hours old
  • Pass if any instances with a launch date >30 days have a snapshot associated with at least one of the attached storage volumes <=30 days old
  • Azure control specification: none
  • GCP control specification: none
  • Third-party (CSPM/CNAPP) control specification: none