Cybersecurity Risk Management Policy Template
Establishes a systematic approach to identifying, analyzing, and treating cybersecurity risks in accordance with NIS 2 Directive Article 21.
What This Policy Covers
Required Sections
A compliant Cybersecurity Risk Management 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 applicability under NIS 2.
Risk Management Framework
Overall risk management methodology and governance.
Risk Identification and Assessment
Threat landscape analysis and risk scoring approach.
Risk Treatment and Mitigation
Treatment options: accept, mitigate, transfer, avoid.
Risk Register and Reporting
Risk register maintenance and management reporting.
Roles and Responsibilities
Management body accountability per NIS 2 Article 20.
Review and Continuous Improvement
Periodic reassessment and policy update triggers.
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Policy Details
Other NIS 2 Directive Templates
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).
Defines requirements for multi-factor authentication and continuous authentication solutions, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(j).