Supply Chain Security Policy Template
Addresses security requirements for direct suppliers and service providers, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(d).
What This Policy Covers
Required Sections
A compliant Supply Chain Security 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 supply chain security requirements.
Supplier Risk Assessment
Pre-engagement due diligence and risk classification.
Contractual Security Requirements
Mandatory security clauses and SLAs for suppliers.
ICT Supply Chain Dependencies
Mapping critical dependencies and single points of failure.
Ongoing Supplier Monitoring
Periodic review, audit rights, and performance measurement.
Supplier Incident Management
Notification requirements and coordinated response procedures.
Supplier Offboarding
Secure termination and data return/destruction.
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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).
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).