This question determines which components in the outsourcing agent diagram are in scope and applicable for the Swift user under theSwift Customer Security Controls Framework (CSCF) v2024.
Step 1: Understand CSCF Scope and the Diagram
TheCSCF v2024defines the scope as systems directly involved in Swift messaging, connectivity, or security within the user’s control or responsibility, including those managed by outsourcing agents. The diagram includes:
A. Middleware server (customer connector): Part of the Swift user’s environment.
B. General-purpose PC Operator GUI: An operator system in the user’s environment.
C. Swift-related OAA: The messaging interface in the outsourcing agent’s environment.
D. Customer connector: A connector in the outsourcing agent’s environment interfacing with the next service provider.
E. Dedicated PC Admin users: Administrative systems in the outsourcing agent’s environment.
TheIndependent Assessment Frameworkholds the Swift user accountable for in-scope components, even when outsourced, perControl 1.1: Swift Environment Protection.
Step 2: Analyze Component Applicability
A. Middleware server (customer connector): Located in the Swift user’s environment, this connects to the outsourcing agent. While it facilitates Swift traffic, it is typically considered part of the user’s local infrastructure and not directly in the outsourcing agent’s scope for user responsibility, unless explicitly outsourced. TheCSCF v2024scope focuses on Swift-related systems managed by the outsourcing agent when the user relies on them.
B. General-purpose PC Operator GUI: This is a user-side operator system, not a core Swift component. PerControl 1.2: Logical Access Control, it is out of the secure zone and not in scope for the outsourcing agent’s responsibility.
C. Swift-related OAA: This is the messaging interface (e.g., Alliance Access) managed by the outsourcing agent. It is in scope for the Swift user, as they are responsible for its security and compliance, perControl 1.1.
D. Customer connector: This connector, within the outsourcing agent’s environment, interfaces with the next service provider (e.g., SB, L2BA). It is in scope, as the user must ensure its security underControl 1.1.
E. Dedicated PC Admin users: These administrative systems, managed by the outsourcing agent, are in scope because they control Swift-related components, perControl 1.2.
Step 3: Match with Options
A. Components A, B, C, D and E: Includes A and B, which are not in scope for the outsourcing agent’s responsibility under the user’s purview.
B. Components A and B: Only includes user-side components, not the outsourcing agent’s in-scope systems.
C. Components C, D and E: Includes the outsourcing agent’s Swift-related OAA, customer connector, and admin PCs, which are in scope for the user’s compliance responsibility.
D. None of the above: Incorrect, as C, D, and E are applicable.
Step 4: Conclusion and Verification
The correct answer isC, as Components C, D, and E, managed by the outsourcing agent, are in scope and applicable for the Swift user’s compliance under theCSCF v2024.
References
Swift Customer Security Controls Framework (CSCF) v2024, Control 1.1: Swift Environment Protection, Control 1.2: Logical Access Control.
Swift Independent Assessment Framework, Section: Outsourcing Scope.
Swift Outsourcing Guidelines, Section: User Responsibility.
