ISO 27019
Information security controls for the energy utility industry
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Framework Domains (18)
Access Control
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27019-9.1.1 | Access Control Policy for Control Systems |
| ISO27019-9.2.3 | Privileged Access in Control Environments |
Acquisition
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27019-14.2.1 | Secure Development of Control Applications |
Asset Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27019-8.1.1 | Inventory of Process Control Assets |
| ISO27019-8.2.1 | Classification of Energy Sector Information |
Communications
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27019-13.1.1 | Network Security for Energy Operations |
| ISO27019-13.1.3 | Segregation of Networks |
Compliance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27019-18.1.1 | Compliance with Energy Sector Regulations |
Continuity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27019-17.1.2 | Business Continuity for Energy Supply |
ISO 27019: Access Management
Controlling access to critical infrastructure systems (ISO 27019)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27019-06 | Physical and logical access controls |
| ISO27019-07 | Personnel risk assessment |
| ISO27019-08 | Electronic access perimeter management |
| ISO27019-09 | Interactive remote access security |
| ISO27019-10 | Revocation of access procedures |
ISO 27019: Asset Identification & Governance
Identifying and governing critical assets (ISO 27019)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27019-01 | Critical asset identification and inventory |
| ISO27019-02 | System security categorization |
| ISO27019-03 | Security governance structure |
| ISO27019-04 | Roles and responsibilities for critical systems |
| ISO27019-05 | Security policy for operational technology |
ISO 27019: Incident Response & Recovery
Responding to incidents in critical infrastructure (ISO 27019)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27019-16 | Incident response plan for operational disruptions |
| ISO27019-17 | Recovery plan for critical systems |
| ISO27019-18 | Reporting obligations to authorities |
| ISO27019-19 | Coordination with sector-specific agencies |
| ISO27019-20 | Exercises and drills for OT incidents |
ISO 27019: Supply Chain & Configuration
Managing supply chain and system configurations (ISO 27019)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27019-21 | Supply chain risk management for critical components |
| ISO27019-22 | Configuration management for OT systems |
| ISO27019-23 | Change management procedures |
| ISO27019-24 | Vulnerability assessment for critical systems |
ISO 27019: Systems Security
Securing operational technology systems (ISO 27019)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27019-11 | Security patch management for OT |
| ISO27019-12 | Malware prevention for operational systems |
| ISO27019-13 | Network security monitoring |
| ISO27019-14 | System security hardening |
| ISO27019-15 | Ports and services management |
Incident
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27019-16.1.1 | Incident Management for Energy Operations |
Operations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27019-12.1.2 | Change Management for Control Systems |
| ISO27019-12.2.1 | Malware Protection in OT |
| ISO27019-12.3.1 | Backup of Control System Configurations |
| ISO27019-12.4.1 | Event Logging in Control Systems |
| ISO27019-12.6.1 | Vulnerability Management for OT |
Organizational
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27019-6.1.1 | Information Security Roles for Energy Operations |
| ISO27019-6.1.5 | Information Security in Project Management for Energy |
People
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27019-7.1.1 | Screening of Personnel with OT Access |
Physical
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27019-11.1.1 | Physical Security for Substations and Plants |
| ISO27019-11.2.4 | Maintenance of Process Control Equipment |
Sector Specific
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27019-ENR.1 | Safety and Security Integration |
Supplier
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27019-15.1.1 | Supplier Relationships in Energy |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with ISO 27019, you already cover:
API 1164
35%
16 controls mapped
Compare →NIS2 Directive
35%
16 controls mapped
Compare →IEC 62443
35%
16 controls mapped
Compare →+ 224 more: NIST SP 1800-32 (35%), NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security (33%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO 27019?
ISO 27019 is a compliance framework from International with 18 domains and 46 controls. Information security controls for the energy utility industry It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ISO 27019 have?
ISO 27019 has 46 controls organised across 18 domains. The largest domains are ISO 27019: Access Management (5 controls), ISO 27019: Asset Identification & Governance (5 controls), ISO 27019: Incident Response & Recovery (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ISO 27019 map to?
ISO 27019 maps to 227 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are API 1164 (35% coverage), NIS2 Directive (35% coverage), IEC 62443 (35% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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