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Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA)

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International (CISA-led joint guidance; eighteen authoring organisations)
vSecure by Design, October 2023 edition (first edition April 2023); Secure by Design Pledge, May 2024
7 domains
69 controls

CISA's Secure by Design guidance (Shifting the Balance of Cybersecurity Risk, April 2023, updated October 2023 with eighteen authoring agencies) and the voluntary Secure by Design Pledge (May 2024): three principles for software manufacturers (own customer security outcomes, radical transparency and accountability, lead from the top) with their demonstration practices, secure by design and secure by default tactics, recommendations for customers, and the pledge's seven goals. Voluntary guidance, not law. 69 leaves read against the October 2023 text and the pledge.

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Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) is a compliance framework from International (CISA-led joint guidance; eighteen authoring organisations) with 7 domains and 69 controls that map to 101 other frameworks. The largest domains are Principle 1: Take ownership of customer security outcomes – Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) (18 controls), Principle 2: Embrace radical transparency and accountability – Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) (13 controls), Secure by design tactics: development roadmap practices – Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) (12 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (7)

Principle 1: Take ownership of customer security outcomes – Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA)

18 controls
Controls in the Principle 1: Take ownership of customer security outcomes – Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) domain of Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) — 18 controls
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secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P1-BP1Provide security logging at no additional charge
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P1-BP2Eliminate hidden security taxes
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P1-BP3Embrace open standards
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P1-BP4Provide upgrade tooling
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P1-PD1Document conformance to a secure SDLC framework
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P1-PD2Document conformance to the CISA CPGs or an equivalent
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P1-PD3Run vulnerability management as a quality programme
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P1-PD4Use open source software responsibly
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P1-PD5Provide secure defaults for developers
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P1-PD6Foster a developer workforce that understands security
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P1-PD7Test SIEM and SOAR integration
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P1-PD8Align with zero trust architecture
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P1-SD1Eliminate default passwords
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P1-SD2Conduct security-focused field tests
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P1-SD3Reduce the size of hardening guides
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P1-SD4Actively discourage unsafe legacy features
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P1-SD5Implement attention-grabbing alerts
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P1-SD6Create secure configuration templates

Principle 2: Embrace radical transparency and accountability – Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA)

13 controls
Controls in the Principle 2: Embrace radical transparency and accountability – Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) domain of Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) — 13 controls
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secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P2-BP1Publicly name a secure by design executive sponsor
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P2-BP2Publish a secure by design roadmap
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P2-BP3Publish a memory safety roadmap
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P2-BP4Publish results, including setbacks
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P2-PD1Establish and publish internal security controls
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P2-PD2Publish high-level threat models
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P2-PD3Publish detailed secure SDLC self-attestations
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P2-PD4Embrace vulnerability transparency
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P2-PD5Publish software bills of materials
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P2-PD6Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P2-SD1Publish aggregate security statistics and trends
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P2-SD2Publish patching statistics
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P2-SD3Publish data on unused privileges

Principle 3: Lead from the top – Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA)

6 controls
Controls in the Principle 3: Lead from the top – Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) domain of Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) — 6 controls
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secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P3-1Report the secure by design programme in corporate financial reports
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P3-2Report product security regularly to the board
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P3-3Empower the secure by design executive
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P3-4Create meaningful internal incentives
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P3-5Create a secure by design council
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::P3-6Create and evolve customer councils

Recommendations for customers: secure by demand – Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA)

4 controls
Controls in the Recommendations for customers: secure by demand – Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) domain of Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) — 4 controls
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secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::CR-1Hold suppliers accountable through purchasing criteria
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::CR-2Fund core enterprise IT services as critical functions
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::CR-3Build strategic relationships with key IT suppliers
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::CR-4Coordinate with peers and understand cloud shared responsibility

Secure by Design Pledge (May 2024): seven goals – Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA)

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Controls in the Secure by Design Pledge (May 2024): seven goals – Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) domain of Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) — 7 controls
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secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::PLEDGE-1Pledge goal 1: Multi-factor authentication
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::PLEDGE-2Pledge goal 2: Default passwords
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::PLEDGE-3Pledge goal 3: Reducing entire classes of vulnerability
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::PLEDGE-4Pledge goal 4: Security patches
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::PLEDGE-5Pledge goal 5: Vulnerability disclosure policy
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::PLEDGE-6Pledge goal 6: CVEs
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::PLEDGE-7Pledge goal 7: Evidence of intrusions

Secure by default tactics: product configuration practices – Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA)

9 controls
Controls in the Secure by default tactics: product configuration practices – Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) domain of Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) — 9 controls
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secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::DF-1Eliminate default passwords
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::DF-2Mandate MFA for privileged users
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::DF-3Single sign-on
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::DF-4Secure logging
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::DF-5Software authorization profiles
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::DF-6Forward-looking security over backwards compatibility
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::DF-7Track and reduce hardening guide size
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::DF-8Weigh the user experience cost of security settings
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::DF-9Replace hardening guides with loosening guides

Secure by design tactics: development roadmap practices – Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA)

12 controls
Controls in the Secure by design tactics: development roadmap practices – Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) domain of Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) — 12 controls
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secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::DT-1Memory safe programming languages (SSDF PW.6.1)
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::DT-10CVE completeness
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::DT-11Defense in depth
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::DT-12Satisfy the Cybersecurity Performance Goals
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::DT-2Secure hardware foundation
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::DT-3Secure software components (SSDF PW.4.1)
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::DT-4Web template frameworks (SSDF PW.5.1)
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::DT-5Parameterized queries (SSDF PW.5.1)
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::DT-6Static and dynamic application security testing (SSDF PW.7.2, PW.8.2)
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::DT-7Code review (SSDF PW.7.1, PW.7.2)
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::DT-8Software bill of materials (SSDF PS.3.2, PW.4.1)
secure-by-design-a-guide-for-manufacturers-cisa::DT-9Vulnerability disclosure programmes (SSDF RV.1.3)

Your Compliance Coverage

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Maps to 101 other frameworks

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FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314)
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)
6 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
6%
Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
6 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
6%
BSI IT-Grundschutz
6 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered
6%
South Korea ISMS-P
5 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
5%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
5 source controls mapped|16 target controls covered
5%
NIST SP 800-190
5 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
5%
ISO/SAE 21434
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ISO 27799:2025
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AWWA Cybersecurity Guidance for the Water Sector (American Water Works Association)
3 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
3%
ASD Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents
3 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
3%
NRC 10 CFR 73.54 - Nuclear Facility Cybersecurity
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3%
PCI SSF
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FBI CJIS Security Policy
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Saudi Arabia PDPL
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FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
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3%
PCI PIN Security
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Switzerland New Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP/nDSG, 2023)
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PCI P2PE
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Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework
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APPI
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Bahrain PDPL
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ISO/IEC 29147:2018
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Kuwait National Cybersecurity Framework
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Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) - Responsible Minerals Assurance Process
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2%
Virginia CDPA
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2%
Uruguay DPL
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Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA)
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Taiwan PDPA
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SLSA
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2%
SIG (Shared Assessments)
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2%
IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Standards Manual
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FIDO2 / WebAuthn
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ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management
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ISO/IEC 29115:2013 - Entity Authentication Assurance Framework
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NSA Guidance for Transition to Quantum-Resistant Cryptography
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2%
FedRAMP Rev 5
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 23837:2023
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
2%
IEC 62351 - Power Systems Communication Security
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-124 Revision 2 - Guidelines for Managing the Security of Mobile Devices
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2%
ISO/IEC 27010:2015
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2%
UK Open Banking Standard
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2%
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UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs)
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US Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) and USCG Cybersecurity Requirements
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2%
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
Sigstore - Software Artifact Signing and Verification
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1%
SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination
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1%
US ITAR and EAR - Export Control and Data Security
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W3C Verifiable Credentials (VC) Data Model 2.0
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3GPP 5G Security Architecture (TS 33.501)
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UK FCA/PRA Operational Resilience Framework
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TSA Pipeline Cybersecurity Directives
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SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting)
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Vietnam PDPD
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US EPA Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) - Cybersecurity Requirements
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Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) - E-Commerce Chapter
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Turkey KVKK
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TEFCA - Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement
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SWIFT CSCF
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ISO 19650 - Organisation and Digitisation of Information about Buildings and Civil Engineering Works (BIM)
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Samoa Telecommunications Act 2005
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US Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) - CBP Trade Data Requirements
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IEC 62443
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API 1164
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AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System
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Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
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ISO 26262:2018 - Functional Safety for Road Vehicles
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ITIL 4
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ISO/IEC 27019:2024
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IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes
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Canada ITSG-33 - IT Security Risk Management
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NIST SP 1800-32
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ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018
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AML/CTF Act 2006 (Australia)
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Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML)
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Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
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Armenia Law on Protection of Personal Data (2015)
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ISO/IEC 25012:2008 - Data Quality Model
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
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DAMA-DMBOK2 - Data Management Body of Knowledge (2nd Edition)
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ITU-T X.805 - Security Architecture for End-to-End Communications
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Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR)
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What is Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) and who does it apply to?

Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) is a compliance framework from International (CISA-led joint guidance; eighteen authoring organisations) with 7 domains and 69 controls. CISA's Secure by Design guidance (Shifting the Balance of Cybersecurity Risk, April 2023, updated October 2023 with eighteen authoring agencies) and the voluntary Secure by Design Pledge (May 2024): three principles for software manufacturers (own customer security outcomes, radical transparency and accountability, lead from the top) with their demonstration practices, secure by design and secure by default tactics, recommendations for customers, and the pledge's seven goals. Voluntary guidance, not law. 69 leaves read against the October 2023 text and the pledge. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) actually require?

Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) has 69 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are Principle 1: Take ownership of customer security outcomes – Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) (18 controls), Principle 2: Embrace radical transparency and accountability – Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) (13 controls), Secure by design tactics: development roadmap practices – Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) (12 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) do I already cover?

Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA) maps to 101 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314) (6% coverage), FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) (6% coverage), Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8) (6% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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