Nov 30 / IT CPE Team

Building Third-Party Cyber Risk Resilience: A Resource Guide for Frameworks and Standards

Strengthening third-party cyber resilience is a top priority for organizations facing complex risk landscapes. This guide highlights essential frameworks and regulatory resources to help organizations enhance their security posture.

Foundational Frameworks

NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF)

The NIST CSF provides a structured, risk-based approach to managing cybersecurity through its five core functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.

Learn more about the NIST CSF ➡️

NIST SP 800-161 (Rev. 1)

This guide focuses on cybersecurity supply chain risk management (C-SCRM), offering best practices for protecting systems and organizations from supply chain threats.

Read NIST SP 800-161 ➡️

CISA Cyber Resilience Review (CRR)

The CRR is a self-assessment tool from CISA, designed to evaluate and enhance operational resilience and cybersecurity practices.

Access CISA CRR resources ➡️

International Standards

ISO/IEC 27001:2022

ISO 27001 defines requirements for an information security management system (ISMS), addressing information security, cybersecurity, and privacy protection.

Explore ISO/IEC 27001 ➡️

ISO/IEC 27036-2:2022

This standard complements ISO/IEC 27001, providing updated requirements for managing cybersecurity risks in supplier relationships.

View ISO/IEC 27036-2 ➡️

ISO/TS 22318:2021

Focusing on supply chain continuity, this standard offers guidelines for integrating security and resilience into business continuity management systems.

Learn about ISO/TS 22318 ➡️

Regulatory Compliance & Industry Standards

SEC & Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Updates (2023)

The SEC now requires companies to disclose cybersecurity risks and incidents, promoting transparency and governance.

HIPAA Security Rule

Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA’s Security Rule to protect electronic protected health information (ePHI).

Understand the HIPAA Security Rule ➡️

NERC-CIP Standards

These standards address cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, focusing on supply chain risks in the energy sector.

Review NERC-CIP Standards ➡️

Emerging Operational Resilience Frameworks

Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

DORA establishes cybersecurity standards for financial firms in the EU, focusing on resilience during operational disruptions.

Discover DORA ➡️

FCA Operational Resilience (UK)

The FCA outlines requirements for UK financial institutions to mitigate third-party risks and maintain service continuity.

Learn about FCA Resilience ➡️


Adopting these frameworks and standards will empower organizations to build robust third-party cyber risk resilience. Whether you’re looking to improve supply chain continuity, meet regulatory requirements, or adopt global security practices, these resources offer valuable guidance.



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