# Data Security (PR.DS)_data-security

> Data are managed consistent with the organization's risk strategy to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information

- Skill: `cyberstrikeus/data-security-pr-ds-data-security` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add cyberstrikeus/data-security-pr-ds-data-security`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/cyberstrikeus/data-security-pr-ds-data-security/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Security
- Author: cyberstrikeus (https://skillmd.com/u/cyberstrikeus)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/cyberstrikeus/data-security-pr-ds-data-security

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# Data Security (PR.DS) Data Security

## High-Level Description

**Function:** PROTECT (PR)
**Framework:** NIST Cybersecurity Framework v2.0

Data are managed consistent with the organization's risk strategy to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information

## What to Check

- [ ] Verify Data Security (PR.DS) Data Security outcome is achieved
- [ ] Review documentation and evidence for Data Security (PR.DS)
- [ ] Assess organizational maturity for PROTECT function

## How to Test

### Step 1: Identify Current Profile

Determine the organization's current and target CSF profile tier for Data Security (PR.DS).

### Step 2: Assess Outcome Achievement

```
# Review organizational policies and procedures
# Check for evidence that Data Security (PR.DS) outcome is met
# Interview stakeholders responsible for PROTECT
```

### Step 3: Map to Technical Controls

Identify which SP 800-53 controls implement this CSF outcome and verify their operating effectiveness.

## Tools

| Tool            | Purpose                       | Usage                        |
| --------------- | ----------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| cloud-audit-mcp | Assess cloud security posture | `cloud_audit_*` tools        |
| Manual Review   | Policy and procedure review   | Interviews and documentation |

## Remediation Guide

Achieve the Data Security (PR.DS) Data Security outcome:

Data are managed consistent with the organization's risk strategy to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information

## Risk Assessment

| Finding                                                  | Severity | Impact               |
| -------------------------------------------------------- | -------- | -------------------- |
| Data Security (PR.DS) Data Security outcome not achieved | High     | PROTECT Function Gap |

## CWE Categories

| CWE ID  | Title                   |
| ------- | ----------------------- |
| CWE-284 | Improper Access Control |

## References

- [NIST CSF v2.0](https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework)
- [NIST CSF v2.0 Reference Tool](https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/cybersecurity-framework/filters#/csf/filters)
- [CSF 2.0 Quick Start Guides](https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework/getting-started)

## Checklist

- [ ] Current profile tier assessed
- [ ] Target profile tier defined
- [ ] Gap analysis completed
- [ ] SP 800-53 control mapping verified
- [ ] Implementation roadmap exists