BIMCO Cyber Security
BIMCO Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships
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Framework Domains (5)
BIMCO Cyber Security: Access Management
Controlling access to critical infrastructure systems (BIMCO Cyber Security)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIMCO-06 | Physical and logical access controls |
| BIMCO-07 | Personnel risk assessment |
| BIMCO-08 | Electronic access perimeter management |
| BIMCO-09 | Interactive remote access security |
| BIMCO-10 | Revocation of access procedures |
BIMCO Cyber Security: Asset Identification & Governance
Identifying and governing critical assets (BIMCO Cyber Security)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIMCO-01 | Critical asset identification and inventory |
| BIMCO-02 | System security categorization |
| BIMCO-03 | Security governance structure |
| BIMCO-04 | Roles and responsibilities for critical systems |
| BIMCO-05 | Security policy for operational technology |
BIMCO Cyber Security: Incident Response & Recovery
Responding to incidents in critical infrastructure (BIMCO Cyber Security)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIMCO-16 | Incident response plan for operational disruptions |
| BIMCO-17 | Recovery plan for critical systems |
| BIMCO-18 | Reporting obligations to authorities |
| BIMCO-19 | Coordination with sector-specific agencies |
| BIMCO-20 | Exercises and drills for OT incidents |
BIMCO Cyber Security: Supply Chain & Configuration
Managing supply chain and system configurations (BIMCO Cyber Security)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIMCO-21 | Supply chain risk management for critical components |
| BIMCO-22 | Configuration management for OT systems |
| BIMCO-23 | Change management procedures |
| BIMCO-24 | Vulnerability assessment for critical systems |
BIMCO Cyber Security: Systems Security
Securing operational technology systems (BIMCO Cyber Security)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIMCO-11 | Security patch management for OT |
| BIMCO-12 | Malware prevention for operational systems |
| BIMCO-13 | Network security monitoring |
| BIMCO-14 | System security hardening |
| BIMCO-15 | Ports and services management |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BIMCO Cyber Security?
BIMCO Cyber Security is a compliance framework from International with 5 domains and 24 controls. BIMCO Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does BIMCO Cyber Security have?
BIMCO Cyber Security has 24 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are BIMCO Cyber Security: Access Management (5 controls), BIMCO Cyber Security: Asset Identification & Governance (5 controls), BIMCO Cyber Security: Incident Response & Recovery (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does BIMCO Cyber Security map to?
BIMCO Cyber Security maps to 555 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are API 1164 (67% coverage), ISO 27019 (67% coverage), C2M2 (67% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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