CybersecurityStandard

ISM CCM

Information Security Manual Cloud Controls Matrix Template

The Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) Template is a comprehensive framework for mapping cloud security controls to industry standards and compliance requirements. It helps organizations assess, implement, and demonstrate effective cloud security practices across diverse environments.

Overview

The Cloud Controls Matrix Template provides a structured approach to managing cloud-specific risks by aligning security controls with recognized frameworks such as ISO, NIST, and the Australian Information Security Manual (ISM). Its purpose is to support organizations in identifying applicable controls, documenting their implementation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. The template is designed for cloud service providers, government agencies, and enterprises that rely on cloud infrastructure, offering a transparent way to evaluate and communicate their security posture.

Applicable across sectors including government, defense, critical infrastructure, and private enterprises, the CCM Template enables organizations to strengthen accountability, streamline audits, and enhance resilience against cyber threats. By using this template, organizations can demonstrate adherence to best practices, reduce risk exposure, and build trust with stakeholders who depend on secure and compliant cloud services.

Related in Cybersecurity

CybersecurityRegulation

ITAR — International Traffic in Arms Regulations

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is a U.S. export control framework that regulates the manufacture, transfer, export, and protection of defense articles, defense services, and technical data listed on the United States Munitions List (USML) to safeguard national security and foreign policy interests.

US Government • United States

View details
CybersecurityFramework

ASD Essentials for Cloud

The ASD Essentials for Cloud is an Australian cybersecurity framework that provides a threat-informed, risk-based approach for securing cloud environments, helping organizations protect cloud services, data, identities, applications, and integrations from cyber threats.

Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)

View details
CybersecurityFramework

ASD Essentials for Operational Technology (OT)

The ASD Essentials for Operational Technology (OT) is an Australian cybersecurity framework that provides risk-based guidance for securing industrial control systems, cyber-physical systems, and other operational technology environments through prioritized security principles, actions, and domains tailored to OT-specific risks and operational requirements.

Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) • Australia

View details
CybersecurityFramework

ASD Essentials for Enterprise IT

The ASD Essentials for Cloud is a cybersecurity framework developed by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) to help organizations protect cloud environments from sophisticated cyber threats. It provides a structured approach based on Principles, Actions, and Domains for securing SaaS and PaaS environments, with a focus on identity, data, configurations, applications, integrations, and provider assurance.

Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) • Australia

View details

Ready to manage these frameworks?

6clicks maps regulations to controls, evidence and risks — automatically.

Book your strategy call