TSA Pipeline Cybersecurity Directives
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Pipeline Cybersecurity Directives (Security Directive Pipeline-2021-01 and -02, revised 2023) establish mandatory cybersecurity requirements for owners and operators of hazardous liquid and natural gas pipelines designated as critical. Issued following the Colonial Pipeline incident, the directives require cybersecurity implementation plans, incident reporting, and specific cybersecurity measures.
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Framework Domains (5)
Assessment and Compliance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SD-02-10 | Cybersecurity Assessment Program |
| SD-02-11 | Annual Architecture Review |
| SD-02-12 | Performance-Based Compliance |
| SD-02-13 | NIST Framework Alignment |
Implementation Planning
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SD-02-7 | Cybersecurity Implementation Plan |
| SD-02-8 | Incident Response Plan |
| SD-02-9 | Contingency and Recovery Planning |
Incident Reporting and Coordination
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SD-01-1 | Cybersecurity Incident Reporting |
| SD-01-2 | Cybersecurity Coordinator Designation |
| SD-01-3 | Vulnerability Assessment |
| SD-01-4 | Remediation Planning |
Monitoring and Detection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SD-02-4 | Continuous Monitoring |
| SD-02-5 | Anomaly Detection |
| SD-02-6 | Log Management |
Network Segmentation and Access Control
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SD-02-1 | OT/IT Network Segmentation |
| SD-02-2 | Access Control Measures |
| SD-02-3 | Multi-Factor Authentication |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is TSA Pipeline Cybersecurity Directives?
TSA Pipeline Cybersecurity Directives is a compliance framework from United States with 5 domains and 17 controls. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Pipeline Cybersecurity Directives (Security Directive Pipeline-2021-01 and -02, revised 2023) establish mandatory cybersecurity requirements for owners and operators of hazardous liquid and natural gas pipelines designated as critical. Issued following the Colonial Pipeline incident, the directives require cybersecurity implementation plans, incident reporting, and specific cybersecurity measures. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does TSA Pipeline Cybersecurity Directives have?
TSA Pipeline Cybersecurity Directives has 17 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Assessment and Compliance (4 controls), Incident Reporting and Coordination (4 controls), Implementation Planning (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does TSA Pipeline Cybersecurity Directives map to?
TSA Pipeline Cybersecurity Directives maps to 499 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are CSA CCM v4 (59% coverage), CSA STAR (Security, Trust, Assurance, and Risk) (59% coverage), South Korea ISMS-P (59% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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