IEEE 1686
IEEE Standard for IED Cyber Security Capabilities for substations
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Framework Domains (17)
Access Control
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEEE1686-5.1 | Electronic Access Account Management |
| IEEE1686-5.1.1 | Password Strength and Aging |
| IEEE1686-5.1.2 | Role-Based Permissions |
| IEEE1686-5.1.3 | Failed Login Handling |
| IEEE1686-5.1.4 | Session Inactivity Timeout |
Audit Logging
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEEE1686-5.2 | Audit Trail Records |
| IEEE1686-5.2.1 | Audit Log Retention |
| IEEE1686-5.2.2 | Audit Log Export |
Communications
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEEE1686-5.4 | Communication Port Access |
| IEEE1686-5.4.1 | Encrypted Remote Access |
Configuration
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEEE1686-5.6 | Configuration Software Security |
Data Protection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEEE1686-5.8 | Encryption of Sensitive Data at Rest |
Documentation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEEE1686-6 | IED Security Documentation |
| IEEE1686-COMP | Compliance Table by Vendor |
Firmware
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEEE1686-5.5 | Firmware Quality and Update Control |
IEEE 1686: Access Management
Controlling access to critical infrastructure systems (IEEE 1686)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEEE1686-06 | Physical and logical access controls |
| IEEE1686-07 | Personnel risk assessment |
| IEEE1686-08 | Electronic access perimeter management |
| IEEE1686-09 | Interactive remote access security |
| IEEE1686-10 | Revocation of access procedures |
IEEE 1686: Asset Identification & Governance
Identifying and governing critical assets (IEEE 1686)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEEE1686-01 | Critical asset identification and inventory |
| IEEE1686-02 | System security categorization |
| IEEE1686-03 | Security governance structure |
| IEEE1686-04 | Roles and responsibilities for critical systems |
| IEEE1686-05 | Security policy for operational technology |
IEEE 1686: Incident Response & Recovery
Responding to incidents in critical infrastructure (IEEE 1686)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEEE1686-16 | Incident response plan for operational disruptions |
| IEEE1686-17 | Recovery plan for critical systems |
| IEEE1686-18 | Reporting obligations to authorities |
| IEEE1686-19 | Coordination with sector-specific agencies |
| IEEE1686-20 | Exercises and drills for OT incidents |
IEEE 1686: Supply Chain & Configuration
Managing supply chain and system configurations (IEEE 1686)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEEE1686-21 | Supply chain risk management for critical components |
| IEEE1686-22 | Configuration management for OT systems |
| IEEE1686-23 | Change management procedures |
| IEEE1686-24 | Vulnerability assessment for critical systems |
IEEE 1686: Systems Security
Securing operational technology systems (IEEE 1686)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEEE1686-11 | Security patch management for OT |
| IEEE1686-12 | Malware prevention for operational systems |
| IEEE1686-13 | Network security monitoring |
| IEEE1686-14 | System security hardening |
| IEEE1686-15 | Ports and services management |
Monitoring
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEEE1686-5.3 | Supervisory Monitoring and Control |
Physical
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEEE1686-PHYS | Tamper and Physical Access Controls |
Procurement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEEE1686-PROC | Procurement Specification |
Resilience
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEEE1686-RECOV | IED Recovery from Failed Update |
Time
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEEE1686-5.7 | Time Synchronisation |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with IEEE 1686, you already cover:
C2M2
36%
16 controls mapped
Compare →IEC 62443
36%
16 controls mapped
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36%
16 controls mapped
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is IEEE 1686?
IEEE 1686 is a compliance framework from International with 17 domains and 44 controls. IEEE Standard for IED Cyber Security Capabilities for substations It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does IEEE 1686 have?
IEEE 1686 has 44 controls organised across 17 domains. The largest domains are Access Control (5 controls), IEEE 1686: Access Management (5 controls), IEEE 1686: Asset Identification & Governance (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does IEEE 1686 map to?
IEEE 1686 maps to 569 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are C2M2 (36% coverage), IEC 62443 (36% coverage), BIMCO Cyber Security (36% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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