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NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management

Self-Assess
United States (NFPA)
v2024
21 domains
35 controls

NFPA 1600 (2022 edition), published by the National Fire Protection Association, establishes a common set of criteria for disaster/emergency management and business continuity programs. It serves as the U.S. national preparedness standard referenced by the Department of Homeland Security and provides guidance for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive emergency, crisis, and continuity programs.

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NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management is a compliance framework from United States (NFPA) with 21 domains and 35 controls that map to 199 other frameworks. The largest domains are Chapter 4 - Program Management (5 controls), Chapter 6 - Implementation (5 controls), Chapter 5 - Planning (3 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (21)

Chapter 4 - Program Management

5 controls
Controls in the Chapter 4 - Program Management domain of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management — 5 controls
CodeTitle
NFPA1600-4.1Leadership and Commitment
NFPA1600-4.2Program Coordinator
NFPA1600-4.3Program Committee
NFPA1600-4.4Laws, Authorities and Financing
NFPA1600-4.5Records Management

Chapter 5 - Planning

3 controls
Controls in the Chapter 5 - Planning domain of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management — 3 controls
CodeTitle
NFPA1600-5.1Risk Assessment
NFPA1600-5.2Business Impact Analysis
NFPA1600-5.3Resource Needs Assessment

Chapter 6 - Implementation

5 controls
Controls in the Chapter 6 - Implementation domain of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management — 5 controls
CodeTitle
NFPA1600-6.1Prevention and Mitigation
NFPA1600-6.2Crisis Management and Communications
NFPA1600-6.3Emergency Response Operations
NFPA1600-6.4Continuity and Recovery
NFPA1600-6.5Employee Assistance and Support

Chapter 7 - Testing and Exercises

2 controls
Controls in the Chapter 7 - Testing and Exercises domain of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management — 2 controls
CodeTitle
NFPA1600-7.1Exercise Program
NFPA1600-7.2After-Action Reporting

Chapter 8 - Program Improvement

2 controls
Controls in the Chapter 8 - Program Improvement domain of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management — 2 controls
CodeTitle
NFPA1600-8.1Program Review and Evaluation
NFPA1600-8.2Corrective Action

Communications

1 controls
Controls in the Communications domain of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management — 1 controls
CodeTitle
NFPA1600-09Crisis Communications

Compliance

1 controls
Controls in the Compliance domain of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management — 1 controls
CodeTitle
NFPA1600-03Laws and Authorities Identification

Continuity

1 controls
Controls in the Continuity domain of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management — 1 controls
CodeTitle
NFPA1600-10Continuity of Operations Plan

Continuous Improvement

1 controls
Controls in the Continuous Improvement domain of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management — 1 controls
CodeTitle
NFPA1600-15Program Evaluation and Maintenance

Documentation

1 controls
Controls in the Documentation domain of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management — 1 controls
CodeTitle
NFPA1600-16Records Management

Exercises

1 controls
Controls in the Exercises domain of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management — 1 controls
CodeTitle
NFPA1600-14Exercises

External Coordination

1 controls
Controls in the External Coordination domain of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management — 1 controls
CodeTitle
NFPA1600-18Mutual Aid and Assistance

Finance

1 controls
Controls in the Finance domain of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management — 1 controls
CodeTitle
NFPA1600-17Finance and Administration

Prevention

1 controls
Controls in the Prevention domain of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management — 1 controls
CodeTitle
NFPA1600-07Prevention and Mitigation Strategy

Program Management

2 controls
Controls in the Program Management domain of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management — 2 controls
CodeTitle
NFPA1600-01Program Scope and Objectives
NFPA1600-02Program Coordinator and Committee

Recovery

1 controls
Controls in the Recovery domain of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management — 1 controls
CodeTitle
NFPA1600-11Recovery Plan

Resources

1 controls
Controls in the Resources domain of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management — 1 controls
CodeTitle
NFPA1600-06Resource Needs Assessment

Response

1 controls
Controls in the Response domain of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management — 1 controls
CodeTitle
NFPA1600-08Emergency Operations and Response Plan

Risk Management

2 controls
Controls in the Risk Management domain of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management — 2 controls
CodeTitle
NFPA1600-04Risk Assessment
NFPA1600-05Business Impact Analysis

Training

1 controls
Controls in the Training domain of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management — 1 controls
CodeTitle
NFPA1600-13Training

Workforce

1 controls
Controls in the Workforce domain of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management — 1 controls
CodeTitle
NFPA1600-12Employee Assistance and Support

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management, you already cover:

South Korea ISMS-P

23%

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Maps to 199 other frameworks

35 total controls
South Korea ISMS-P
8 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
23%
NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
17%
Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
17%
ASIS SPC.1-2009 - Organizational Resilience Standard
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
ISO 22301:2019
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
14%
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
14%
ISO 15189:2022 - Medical Laboratories Requirements for Quality and Competence
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
14%
PSD2 SCA
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
14%
OSFI B-13
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
14%
Open Banking Security
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
14%
Oman National Cybersecurity Framework
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
14%
NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts
5 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
14%
APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
14%
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
14%
ASD Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
14%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
14%
PCI PIN Security
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
14%
PCI SSF
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
14%
PCI P2PE
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
14%
ISO/IEC 27031:2011
5 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
14%
DAMA-DMBOK2 - Data Management Body of Knowledge (2nd Edition)
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
11%
EASA Part-IS - Information Security in Aviation
4 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
11%
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF)
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
11%
IAEA Nuclear Security Series - Computer Security at Nuclear Facilities (NSS-17-T Rev 1)
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
11%
TSA Pipeline Cybersecurity Directives
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
11%
NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
11%
NIST SP 800-146
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
11%
NIST SP 800-145
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
11%
NIST SP 800-144
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
11%
ISO 27019
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
11%
ISO 27017
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
11%
API 1164
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
11%
IEC 62443
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
11%
ISO/IEC 27010:2015
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
11%
ISO 27018
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
11%
ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting)
4 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
11%
SANS Incident Handler's Handbook and PICERL Methodology
4 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
11%
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
4 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
11%
NIST SP 1800-32
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
11%
NIST SP 800-190
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
11%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
4 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
11%
ISO 22317
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
11%
ISO 22313:2020 - Guidance on Business Continuity Management Systems
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
11%
ISO 22316
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
11%
ISO 22318
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
11%
ISO 31000:2018
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
ISO/IEC 23894:2023
3 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
9%
SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
UK FCA/PRA Operational Resilience Framework
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
SA8000:2014 - Social Accountability Standard
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
NIST SP 800-39
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
NIST SP 800-37
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
NIST SP 800-30
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
9%
ISO 31000
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
9%
ISO 27005
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
9%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
9%
ISO 45001
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
ISO 22000
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
UK Defence Standard 05-138 - Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
ISO 22320:2018
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
US Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) and USCG Cybersecurity Requirements
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
SOC 2
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
9%
NRC 10 CFR 73.54 - Nuclear Facility Cybersecurity
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
NIST Privacy Framework
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
BS 65000:2014 - Guidance on Organizational Resilience
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) - Water Industry
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
ISO 27005:2022
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
PIC/S Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ICH Q10 - Pharmaceutical Quality System
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
ISO 30401
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 14064 - Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Verification (Parts 1-3)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 37301
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 9001
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
ISO 37001
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 56002
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
ISO 39001:2012 - Road Traffic Safety Management
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 41001:2018 - Facility Management Systems
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27014:2020
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Aged Care Quality Standards 2019 (repealed edition)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 19011
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - General Requirements for Testing and Calibration
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 55001
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Virginia CDPA
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Vietnam PDPD
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
Uruguay DPL
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Texas Data Privacy Act
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
Taiwan PDPA
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Qatar DPL
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
Privacy Act 2020
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
POPIA
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
Personal Data Act (personopplysningsloven)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
PDPA Thailand
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
PDPA Singapore
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
Oregon Consumer Privacy Act
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
NRF Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Framework (National Retail Federation)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-122
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
Nigeria Open Banking Regulatory Framework (CBN, 2023)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
New Jersey Data Privacy Act
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
New Hampshire Data Privacy Act
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
South Korea PIPA
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
BSI IT-Grundschutz
2 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
6%
Switzerland New Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP/nDSG, 2023)
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
6%
Bahrain PDPL
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI)
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
Saudi Arabia PDPL
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
ISO/SAE 21434
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
SLSA
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
SIG (Shared Assessments)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
PTES
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
OWASP SAMM
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
OpenSSF Scorecard
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-92
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-88
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-63-4
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-61
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-137
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-123
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-115 (Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 27043
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 13485:2016
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
UK Gambling Commission - Cyber Resilience Requirements
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Trinidad and Tobago Data Protection Act 2011
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act (Draft)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Peru DPL
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
PAS 1192-5:2015 - Security-Minded Approach to BIM and Digital Built Environments
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Nevada Gaming Control Board Cybersecurity Requirements
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Canada ITSG-33 - IT Security Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
APPI
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ITIL 4
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 20000-1
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 30111:2019
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
APRA CPS 234
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
NIST SP 800-171
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
NIST SP 800-124 Revision 2 - Guidelines for Managing the Security of Mobile Devices
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 27400:2022
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
UK Open Banking Standard
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
UK AI Regulation Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
SEC Climate Disclosure Rule
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
SASB Standards
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) - NAIC Model Act
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
OECD AI Principles
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
NIST SP 800-66
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
Kuwait National Cybersecurity Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
AML/CTF Act 2006 (Australia)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 13485
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 27557:2022 - Organisational Privacy Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
ISO 26262:2018 - Functional Safety for Road Vehicles
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 26000:2010
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 29134:2023
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) - Connected Product Safety
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 27799
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 29147:2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
GDPR
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
FBI CJIS Security Policy
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
AWWA Cybersecurity Guidance for the Water Sector (American Water Works Association)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
FedRAMP High
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
FedRAMP Moderate
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 MODERATE
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 LOW
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) - Responsible Minerals Assurance Process
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
Singapore Cybersecurity Act 2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
APRA SPS 220 Risk Management (Superannuation)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
UK Modern Slavery Act 2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 45001:2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 22000:2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 55001:2014
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 37001:2016
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 37301:2021
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 27701:2019
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 14001:2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 14004:2016
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 9001:2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
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What is NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management and who does it apply to?

NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management is a compliance framework from United States (NFPA) with 21 domains and 35 controls. NFPA 1600 (2022 edition), published by the National Fire Protection Association, establishes a common set of criteria for disaster/emergency management and business continuity programs. It serves as the U.S. national preparedness standard referenced by the Department of Homeland Security and provides guidance for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive emergency, crisis, and continuity programs. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management actually require?

NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management has 35 controls organised across 21 domains. The largest domains are Chapter 4 - Program Management (5 controls), Chapter 6 - Implementation (5 controls), Chapter 5 - Planning (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management do I already cover?

NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management maps to 199 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are South Korea ISMS-P (23% coverage), NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements (17% coverage), Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8) (17% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

How do I implement NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management?

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