Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework (AESCSF)

Supply chain and external dependencies management (THIRD-PARTIES) – Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework (AESCSF)

Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework (AESCSF) THIRD-PARTIES-2a: THIRD-PARTIES-2a: Supplier selection considers cybersecurity qualifications

Selection of suppliers and third parties considers their cybersecurity qualifications, such as control implementation and past incidents, at least in an ad hoc way.

Maintained by Gerard BlokdykVerified against the published standard 31 May 2026Control text last updated 21 May 2026

Other controls in Supply chain and external dependencies management (THIRD-PARTIES) – Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework (AESCSF)

THIRD-PARTIES-1a THIRD-PARTIES-1a: Important third-party dependencies identified
THIRD-PARTIES-1b THIRD-PARTIES-1b: Third parties with access, control or custody identified
THIRD-PARTIES-1c THIRD-PARTIES-1c: Defined method identifies third-party risks
THIRD-PARTIES-1d THIRD-PARTIES-1d: Third parties prioritised by established criteria
THIRD-PARTIES-1e THIRD-PARTIES-1e: Escalated priority for high-consequence third parties
THIRD-PARTIES-1f THIRD-PARTIES-1f: Third-party prioritisation updated periodically and on triggers
THIRD-PARTIES-2b THIRD-PARTIES-2b: Product and service selection considers security capabilities
THIRD-PARTIES-2c THIRD-PARTIES-2c: Defined method sets third-party security requirements and controls

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