Documentation Platform
Description
The Documentation Platform hosts governance, architecture, and operational documentation for the Scheol Lab environment. It provides centralized access to technical manuals, procedures, security policies, and reference materials for all lab services.
Asset Identification
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Asset ID | PLT-DOC-01 |
| CI Type | Platform |
| Asset Name | Documentation Platform |
| Asset Category | Knowledge Management |
| Owner | Development Role (Dev) |
| Status | Active |
| Location | Public VPS |
| Primary Function | Documentation hosting, access control, and content management |
Asset Dependencies
| Dependency Type | Asset | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | Public VPS | Active |
| Data | Security Documentation | Active |
| Platform | Internal Authentication (LDAP / Identity Management Platform) | Planned |
Relationships
| Relationship | Target CI |
|---|---|
| Hosts | Security Documentation, Operational Procedures |
| Supports | User training and onboarding |
| Supports | Risk assessment and compliance activities |
Asset Classification
| Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Confidentiality | 🟨 Medium |
| Integrity | 🟥 High |
| Availability | 🟨 Medium |
Criticality score: 🟥 High
Rationale:
- Integrity is critical to ensure that governance and security documentation is accurate and tamper-proof.
- Availability is necessary to allow authorized users to access documentation for operational and compliance purposes.
- Confidentiality is medium: some documents may contain sensitive internal procedures.
Responsibilities
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Development Role (Dev) | Platform operation, documentation updates, content management |
| Security Role (Sec) | Access control policies, integrity verification, backup verification |
Security Controls (High-Level)
- Access control with role-based permissions
- Regular backups and versioning
- Secure storage and transport (HTTPS)
- Audit logs for document access and modifications
Security Considerations
Main risks associated with this asset include:
- Unauthorized access or modification of documentation
- Loss of critical procedures due to accidental deletion or misconfiguration
- Outdated information leading to operational errors
Mitigation measures may include:
- Role-based access control and authentication
- Integration with centralized logging and monitoring
- Scheduled backups with retention policies
- Regular reviews and updates of documentation content
Methodological References:
- ISO 27001 - Control 5.1 Policies for information security ; Control 5.37 Documented operating procedures ; Control 8.3 Information access restriction.
- NIST CSF - ID.AM Asset Management ; PR.AC Identity Management, Authentication and Access Control ; PR.IP Information Protection Processes and Procedures.
- EBIOS RM - Documentation platforms as supporting assets for security governance and risk analysis.