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.
CISA Cyber Resilience Review (CRR)
The CRR is a self-assessment tool from CISA, designed to evaluate and enhance operational resilience and cybersecurity practices.
International Standards
ISO/IEC 27001:2022
ISO 27001 defines requirements for an information security management system (ISMS), addressing information security, cybersecurity, and privacy protection.
ISO/IEC 27036-2:2022
This standard complements ISO/IEC 27001, providing updated requirements for managing cybersecurity risks in supplier relationships.
ISO/TS 22318:2021
Focusing on supply chain continuity, this standard offers guidelines for integrating security and resilience into business continuity management systems.
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.
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.
FCA Operational Resilience (UK)
The FCA outlines requirements for UK financial institutions to mitigate third-party risks and maintain service continuity.
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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