EIOPA Guidelines on ICT Security and Governance (2020)
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) Guidelines on Information and Communication Technology Security and Governance (EIOPA-BoS-20/600, 2020) set supervisory expectations for ICT governance and risk management by insurance and reinsurance undertakings in the EU. The guidelines complement Solvency II and are aligned with the forthcoming DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act). Key areas include ICT strategy, ICT risk management, information security, ICT operations, ICT project management, business continuity, and outsourcing. Applied through national supervisory authorities on a comply-or-explain basis.
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Framework Domains (4)
Business Continuity Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EIOPA-GL-20 | Business Impact Analysis |
| EIOPA-GL-21 | Business Continuity Planning |
| EIOPA-GL-22 | Response and Recovery Plans |
| EIOPA-GL-23 | Testing of Plans |
| EIOPA-GL-24 | Crisis Communications |
| EIOPA-GL-25 | Outsourcing of ICT Services |
ICT Operations and Change Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EIOPA-GL-14 | ICT Operations Management |
| EIOPA-GL-15 | ICT Project and Change Management |
| EIOPA-GL-16 | ICT Incident and Problem Management |
| EIOPA-GL-17 | Data and System Security |
| EIOPA-GL-18 | ICT System Acquisition and Development |
| EIOPA-GL-19 | ICT Third-Party Risk Management |
Information Security
VDA ISA information security requirements
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 37.1401(a) | General Security Requirements for SEFs |
| 38.1051(a) | General Security Requirements for DCMs |
| 39.18(a) | General Security Requirements for DCOs |
| 49.24(a) | General Security Requirements for SDRs |
| DSPF-INFO-1 | Information Classification |
| DSPF-INFO-2 | Information Handling |
| DSPF-INFO-3 | Information Access Controls |
| DSPF-INFO-4 | Security Markings |
| EIOPA-GL-10 | ICT Operations Security |
| EIOPA-GL-11 | Security Monitoring |
| EIOPA-GL-12 | Information Security Reviews, Assessment and Testing |
| EIOPA-GL-13 | Information Security Training and Awareness |
| EIOPA-GL-6 | Information Security Policy |
| EIOPA-GL-7 | Information Security Function |
| EIOPA-GL-8 | Logical Security |
| EIOPA-GL-9 | Physical Security |
| GLI33-4.1 | Information Security System Assessment |
| GLI33-4.2 | Penetration Testing |
| GLI33-4.3 | Data Protection and Encryption |
| GLI33-4.4 | Audit Trail and Logging |
| PSPF-INFO-1 | Sensitive and Classified Information |
| PSPF-INFO-2 | Security Classification System |
| PSPF-INFO-3 | Information Holdings |
| PSPF-INFO-4 | Information Disposal |
| PSPF-INFO-5 | Information Sharing |
| PSPF-INFO-6 | Security Caveated Information |
| PSPF-INFO-7 | Accountable Material |
| TISAX-IS-01 | ISMS Requirements |
| TISAX-IS-02 | Prototype Protection |
| TISAX-IS-03 | Third-Party Risk Management |
| TSSR-INFO-1 | Network Data Protection |
| TSSR-INFO-2 | Stored Communications Security |
| TSSR-INFO-3 | Lawful Interception Capability |
Proportionality and Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EIOPA-GL-1 | Proportionality |
| EIOPA-GL-2 | ICT Within the System of Governance |
| EIOPA-GL-3 | ICT Strategy |
| EIOPA-GL-4 | ICT and Security Risks Within the Risk Management System |
| EIOPA-GL-5 | Audit |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EIOPA Guidelines on ICT Security and Governance (2020)?
EIOPA Guidelines on ICT Security and Governance (2020) is a compliance framework from European Union (EIOPA) with 4 domains and 50 controls. The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) Guidelines on Information and Communication Technology Security and Governance (EIOPA-BoS-20/600, 2020) set supervisory expectations for ICT governance and risk management by insurance and reinsurance undertakings in the EU. The guidelines complement Solvency II and are aligned with the forthcoming DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act). Key areas include ICT strategy, ICT risk management, information security, ICT operations, ICT project management, business continuity, and outsourcing. Applied through national supervisory authorities on a comply-or-explain basis. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EIOPA Guidelines on ICT Security and Governance (2020) have?
EIOPA Guidelines on ICT Security and Governance (2020) has 50 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Information Security (33 controls), Business Continuity Management (6 controls), ICT Operations and Change Management (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does EIOPA Guidelines on ICT Security and Governance (2020) map to?
EIOPA Guidelines on ICT Security and Governance (2020) maps to 640 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) (44% coverage), CSA CCM v4 (42% coverage), CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) (42% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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