UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) - Water Industry
The UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD, 2022) issued by Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) under the Water Industry Act 1991 establishes security requirements for water and sewerage companies in England and Wales. SEMD requires water companies to protect their infrastructure against threats including cyber attacks, physical security threats, and contamination. Water companies must conduct risk assessments, implement security measures, and maintain emergency plans. The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) oversees drinking water quality security. Cyber resilience requirements align with NIS Regulations 2018 (and NIS2 transposition) as water is designated a critical national infrastructure sector.
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Framework Domains (3)
Emergency Planning
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UKSEMD-1 | Emergency Planning, Designated Officers, Site Security |
Incident
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UKSEMD-3 | Incident Response and Reporting |
Resilience
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UKSEMD-2 | Resilience, Critical National Infrastructure, Threat Intelligence |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) - Water Industry?
UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) - Water Industry is a compliance framework from United Kingdom with 3 domains and 3 controls. The UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD, 2022) issued by Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) under the Water Industry Act 1991 establishes security requirements for water and sewerage companies in England and Wales. SEMD requires water companies to protect their infrastructure against threats including cyber attacks, physical security threats, and contamination. Water companies must conduct risk assessments, implement security measures, and maintain emergency plans. The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) oversees drinking water quality security. Cyber resilience requirements align with NIS Regulations 2018 (and NIS2 transposition) as water is designated a critical national infrastructure sector. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) - Water Industry have?
UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) - Water Industry has 3 controls organised across 3 domains. The largest domains are Emergency Planning (1 controls), Incident (1 controls), Resilience (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) - Water Industry map to?
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