Requirement
Cybersecurity requirements for contracts and agreements with third-parties must be identified, documented and approved.
Control Implementation Guidelines
- Develop and document cybersecurity policy for Third-Party Cybersecurity in the organization, including the following:
- Cybersecurity requirements within contracts and agreements with third parties
- Third-party risk assessment procedures
- Data and Information Protection
- Cybersecurity Incident Management
- Support the organization's policy by the Executive Management. This must be done through the approval of the organization head or his/her deputy
Relevant Cybersecurity Tools
- Third-party Cybersecurity Policy Template
Expected Deliverables
- Cybersecurity policy that covers the requirements of contracts and agreements with third-parties (e.g., electronic copy or official hard copy)
- Formal approval by the head of the organization or his/her deputy on the policy (e.g., via the organization's official e-mail, paper or electronic signature)
