API 1164
Pipeline SCADA Security for petroleum and natural gas
API 1164 is a compliance framework from United States with 5 domains and 24 controls that map to 302 other frameworks. The largest domains are API 1164: Access Management (5 controls), API 1164: Asset Identification & Governance (5 controls), API 1164: Incident Response & Recovery (5 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (5)
API 1164: Access Management
Controlling access to critical infrastructure systems (API 1164)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| API1164-06 | Access Control |
| API1164-07 | Remote Access |
| API1164-08 | Configuration Management |
| API1164-09 | Patch and Vulnerability Management |
| API1164-10 | Malware Protection |
API 1164: Asset Identification & Governance
Identifying and governing critical assets (API 1164)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| API1164-01 | Scope and Applicability |
| API1164-02 | Risk Management Framework |
| API1164-03 | Governance and Roles |
| API1164-04 | Asset Inventory |
| API1164-05 | Network Segmentation and Zones |
API 1164: Incident Response & Recovery
Responding to incidents in critical infrastructure (API 1164)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| API1164-16 | Supply Chain and Third Party |
| API1164-17 | Wireless and Field Communications |
| API1164-18 | Field Device Security |
| API1164-19 | Safety Instrumented Systems Interface |
| API1164-20 | Program Review and Continuous Improvement |
API 1164: Supply Chain & Configuration
Managing supply chain and system configurations (API 1164)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| API1164-21 | TSA Pipeline Security Directive Alignment |
| API1164-22 | Configuration management for OT systems |
| API1164-23 | Change management procedures |
| API1164-24 | Vulnerability assessment for critical systems |
API 1164: Systems Security
Securing operational technology systems (API 1164)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| API1164-11 | Logging and Monitoring |
| API1164-12 | Incident Response |
| API1164-13 | Business Continuity and Recovery |
| API1164-14 | Physical Security |
| API1164-15 | Personnel Security |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with API 1164, you already cover:
Maps to 302 other frameworks
What is API 1164 and who does it apply to?
API 1164 is a compliance framework from United States with 5 domains and 24 controls. Pipeline SCADA Security for petroleum and natural gas It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does API 1164 actually require?
API 1164 has 24 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are API 1164: Access Management (5 controls), API 1164: Asset Identification & Governance (5 controls), API 1164: Incident Response & Recovery (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of API 1164 do I already cover?
API 1164 maps to 302 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 (92% coverage), NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security (71% coverage), IEEE 1686 (67% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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