ISO/SAE 21434
Road vehicles - Cybersecurity engineering
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Framework Domains (6)
ISO/SAE 21434: Access Control
Logical and physical access controls (ISO/SAE 21434)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO21434-11 | Access control policy and enforcement |
| ISO21434-12 | User access management and provisioning |
| ISO21434-13 | Authentication and password management |
| ISO21434-14 | Privileged access management |
| ISO21434-15 | Access review and recertification |
ISO/SAE 21434: Asset Management
Information asset management (ISO/SAE 21434)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO21434-06 | Asset inventory and ownership |
| ISO21434-07 | Acceptable use of assets |
| ISO21434-08 | Information classification and labeling |
| ISO21434-09 | Asset handling procedures |
| ISO21434-10 | Media management and disposal |
ISO/SAE 21434: Communications Security
Network and communications security (ISO/SAE 21434)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO21434-27 | Network security management |
| ISO21434-28 | Network service security |
| ISO21434-29 | Segregation in networks |
| ISO21434-30 | Information transfer policies |
| ISO21434-31 | Secure messaging |
ISO/SAE 21434: Cryptography
Cryptographic controls (ISO/SAE 21434)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO21434-16 | Cryptographic policy and key management |
| ISO21434-17 | Encryption of data at rest |
| ISO21434-18 | Encryption of data in transit |
| ISO21434-19 | Certificate management |
| ISO21434-20 | Key lifecycle management |
ISO/SAE 21434: Information Security Policies
Organizational information security policies (ISO/SAE 21434)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO21434-01 | Information security policy framework |
| ISO21434-02 | Management direction and commitment |
| ISO21434-03 | Policy review and update procedures |
| ISO21434-04 | Roles and responsibilities definition |
| ISO21434-05 | Contact with authorities and special interest groups |
ISO/SAE 21434: Operations Security
Secure operations and monitoring (ISO/SAE 21434)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO21434-21 | Operational procedures and responsibilities |
| ISO21434-22 | Protection from malware |
| ISO21434-23 | Backup and recovery procedures |
| ISO21434-24 | Logging and monitoring |
| ISO21434-25 | Technical vulnerability management |
| ISO21434-26 | Audit considerations |
Maps to 588 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO/SAE 21434?
ISO/SAE 21434 is a compliance framework from International with 6 domains and 31 controls. Road vehicles - Cybersecurity engineering It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ISO/SAE 21434 have?
ISO/SAE 21434 has 31 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are ISO/SAE 21434: Operations Security (6 controls), ISO/SAE 21434: Access Control (5 controls), ISO/SAE 21434: Asset Management (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ISO/SAE 21434 map to?
ISO/SAE 21434 maps to 588 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are MITRE D3FEND (55% coverage), 3GPP Security (55% coverage), OWASP ASVS (55% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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