CCC Relational Database Management System Threats
Threats for Relational Database Management System technologies, as defined by the FINOS Common Cloud Controls project.
- ID
- CCC.RDMS.TH
- Version
- v2026.06-rc4
- Gemara version
- v1.2.0
- Author
- FINOS Common Cloud Controls
Access Control
The Access Control group covers entries related to authentication, authorization, and trust perimeter enforcement. This includes multi-factor authentication, least privilege access, network access rules, and prevention of unauthorized access or reconnaissance.
CCC.RDMS.TH01 Unauthorized Access via Default Credentials
If default credentials are not disabled or changed, unauthorized access may be gained to the RDMS environment. This may lead to data breaches, data manipulation, or overall compromise of the database instance.
Capabilities
- CCC.RDMS.Capabilities
- CCC.RDMS.CP06
- CCC.RDMS.CP07
- CCC.RDMS.Capabilities
CCC.RDMS.TH02 Brute Force Attempts on Database Authentication
Repeated attempts to guess database user passwords may be made through brute force techniques. This condition could result in unauthorized access if successful, compromising database security and sensitive information.
Capabilities
- CCC.RDMS.Capabilities
- CCC.RDMS.CP07
- CCC.RDMS.Capabilities
Data Resilience
The Data Resilience group covers entries related to ensuring data availability, integrity, and sovereignty across its lifecycle. This includes replication, backup, recovery, region restrictions, and protection against data loss or corruption.
CCC.RDMS.TH03 Database Backups Stopped
Database backups may be halted, potentially impairing the organization's ability to recover data and maintain business continuity. This condition increases the risk of data loss and extended system downtime.
Capabilities
- CCC.Core.Capabilities
- CCC.Core.CP11
- CCC.Core.Capabilities
CCC.RDMS.TH04 Unintentional Database Backup Restoration
A database backup may be restored unintentionally, potentially leading to the loss or overwrite of current data. This condition could disrupt operations and result in data inconsistency or corruption.
Capabilities
- CCC.Core.Capabilities
- CCC.Core.CP11
- CCC.Core.Capabilities
CCC.RDMS.TH05 Unauthorized Snapshot Sharing
Snapshots may be shared with untrusted accounts, which can lead to unauthorized access and potential data exfiltration. This significantly increases the risk of data exposure if sensitive information is contained in the snapshots.
Capabilities
- CCC.Core.Capabilities
- CCC.Core.CP11
- CCC.Core.Capabilities