Crisis Management & Governance Policy Template
Establishes governance structures and management body responsibilities for cybersecurity oversight, aligned with NIS 2 Article 20.
What This Policy Covers
Required Sections
A compliant Crisis Management & Governance Policy for NIS 2 Directive must include the following7 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.
Purpose and Scope
Policy objectives and NIS 2 governance obligations.
Management Body Responsibilities
Approval, oversight, and personal accountability under Article 20.
Cybersecurity Governance Structure
Organizational structure, committees, and reporting lines.
Management Body Training
Mandatory cybersecurity training for leadership per NIS 2.
Crisis Decision-Making Authority
Crisis escalation and decision-making protocols.
Coordination with National Authorities
Engagement with competent authorities and CSIRTs.
Policy Review and Accountability
Annual review cycle and accountability mechanisms.
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Policy Details
Other NIS 2 Directive Templates
Establishes a systematic approach to identifying, analyzing, and treating cybersecurity risks in accordance with NIS 2 Directive Article 21.
Defines procedures for detecting, managing, and reporting significant cybersecurity incidents, including the mandatory 24-hour early warning to the CSIRT under NIS 2 Article 23.
Ensures continuity of essential or important services during and after cybersecurity incidents, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(c).
Addresses security requirements for direct suppliers and service providers, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(d).
Establishes security controls for network and information systems acquisition, development, and maintenance, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(e).
Establishes procedures for vulnerability disclosure and coordinated handling of vulnerabilities, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(e) and Article 12.
Defines policies and procedures for the use of cryptography and encryption to protect network and information systems, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(h).
Establishes access control policies and asset management requirements for network and information systems, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(i).