Episode 27 — Determine Applicability of Baseline and Inherited Controls Without Double-Counting
This episode focuses on determining which baseline and inherited controls are applicable to your system without double-counting, because CGRC scenarios often test whether you can maintain traceability and avoid misleading control claims. You will learn how applicability decisions are made using system scope, information types, architecture, and deployment realities, and how to document rationale so assessors can follow your logic. We explain the difference between a control being “inherited,” “implemented,” “not applicable,” or “partially applicable,” and why accuracy here prevents gaps that become findings later. You will hear examples like a shared logging service that covers parts of audit requirements while the system team still owns log review and alert response, or a cloud provider encryption feature that does not eliminate the need for key management decisions. Troubleshooting guidance includes spotting duplicate evidence, resolving conflicting control narratives across documents, and avoiding assumptions that an inherited control automatically covers every interface, tenant, or data store in the system boundary. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
