This question addresses the internet connectivity restriction control and its application to CSCF in-scope components. Let’s verify this against Swift CSP guidelines.
Step 1: Understand the Internet Connectivity Restriction Control
TheSwift Customer Security Controls Framework (CSCF) v2024, underControl 2.6: Internet Accessibility Restriction, mandates that in-scope components (e.g., Swift messaging interfaces, communication interfaces) must not have direct internet access to prevent exposure to external threats. However, this control allows for exceptions under specific conditions.
Step 2: Analyze the Statement
The statement claims that the internet connectivity restriction control “prevents having internet access on any CSCF in-scope components.” The key is to determine if this is an absolute prohibition or if exceptions exist.
Step 3: Evaluate Against CSCF Guidelines
Control 2.6: Internet Accessibility Restrictionrequires that Swift-related systems be isolated from the internet to minimize attack surfaces. This includes components like messaging interfaces (e.g., Alliance Access) and communication interfaces (e.g., SNL).
However, theCSCF v2024andSwift CSP FAQallow for controlled internet access under specific circumstances, such as:
Use of secure tunnels (e.g., VPNs) or proxies for authorized management purposes.
Temporary access for software updates or patches, provided it is tightly controlled and monitored (perControl 6.1: Security Event Logging).
The control does not impose an absolute ban but requires that any internet access be restricted, audited, and justified. Thus, the statement that it “prevents having internet access on any CSCF in-scope components” is too absolute.
Step 4: Conclusion and Verification
The statement isFALSEbecause, while internet access is heavily restricted for in-scope components, it is not entirely prevented under all circumstances (e.g., controlled access for maintenance). This aligns with the flexible yet secure approach of theCSCF v2024.
References
Swift Customer Security Controls Framework (CSCF) v2024, Control 2.6: Internet Accessibility Restriction.
Swift CSP FAQ, Section: Internet Access Exceptions.
