ISO 27001
Operational

Supplier Security Policy Template

Managing information security risks in supplier relationships per ISO 27001 controls A.5.19 and A.5.20.

What This Policy Covers

Purpose and Scope-Policy objectives and Annex A references.
Supplier Risk Assessment-Evaluating supplier security posture.
Security Requirements in Agreements-Mandatory clauses in supplier contracts.
Ongoing Monitoring-Periodic review and audit of suppliers.
Supplier Incident Management-Handling security incidents involving suppliers.

Required Sections

A compliant Supplier Security Policy for ISO 27001 must include the following5 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.

1

Purpose and Scope

Policy objectives and Annex A references.

2

Supplier Risk Assessment

Evaluating supplier security posture.

3

Security Requirements in Agreements

Mandatory clauses in supplier contracts.

4

Ongoing Monitoring

Periodic review and audit of suppliers.

5

Supplier Incident Management

Handling security incidents involving suppliers.

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