Compliance standards for Critical infrastructure
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NIST SP 800-172 — Enhanced Security Requirements for Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information: A Supplement to NIST Special Publication 800-171
NIST SP 800-172 elaborates enhanced security requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in nonfederal systems and organizations. It aims to mitigate risks posed by Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) through a defense-in-depth approach, building on the foundational requirements in NIST SP 800-171.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) • United States
CPG 1.0 — Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals
The Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs) are a set of baseline cybersecurity practices developed by CISA to help organizations of all sizes and sectors strengthen their resilience against common cyber threats. They provide prioritized, actionable measures that align with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and are designed to be achievable, cost-effective, and impactful.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) • United States • v1.0.1
CSA IoT Controls v2 — CSA IoT Security Controls Framework v2
The CSA IoT Security Controls Framework v2 provides a structured approach to securing enterprise IoT systems, including connected devices, cloud services, and networking technologies. It is suitable for systems ranging from low-impact data processes to highly sensitive critical services.
Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) • v2
ISO 31000 — ISO 31000:2018 Risk management — Guidelines
ISO 31000:2018 is an international standard providing principles and guidelines for risk management across organizations. It outlines processes for identifying, analyzing, evaluating, monitoring, and communicating risks, helping entities manage uncertainty proactively.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) • v2018
EASA Part-IS — European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) - Part IS - Easy Access Rules for Information Security
The EASA Part-IS Regulation mandates information security measures within the aviation sector to address digital threats that impact safety. It provides a framework for managing risks, responding to incidents, and safeguarding aviation systems.
European Union • EU • vDecember 2025
CCA 2010 — Competition and Consumer Act 2010
The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 is a legislative act of the Australian Parliament that governs competition law and consumer protection in Australia. It is administered by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) and aims to promote fair trading and prevent anti-competitive practices, while providing protections for consumers.
Australian Government • Australia • vCompilation No. 129
TGISF — Tasmanian Government Information Security Framework
The Tasmanian Government Information Security Framework (TGISF) is a government-wide information security and risk management framework that provides principles, guidelines, and controls to help Tasmanian Government agencies protect information assets and manage security risks effectively.
Tasmanian Government • Tasmania
SMDDS — OWASP Secure Medical Devices Deployment Standard
The OWASP Secure Medical Devices Deployment Standard provides guidance for the secure deployment of medical devices within healthcare environments, addressing the rising threats such as botnets and malware targeting IoT devices. It emphasizes security measures across device purchasing, network security, interface controls, and incident handling.
OWASP
Royal Decree 69/2008 — Electronic Transactions Law in Oman
The Electronic Transactions Law in Oman, enacted in 2008 through Royal Decree 69/2008, aims to streamline electronic transactions and ensure their security. It establishes provisions for authentication service providers, e-signature confidentiality, and data integrity.
Government of Oman • Oman
PSPF 2026 — Protective Security Policy Framework Release 2026
Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026 is the Australian Government's updated protective security framework that sets mandatory requirements across six security domains to help government entities protect their people, information, assets, and resources through effective risk management and security practices.
Australian Government • Australia • v2026
SACSF V2.0 — South Australian Cyber Security Framework V2.0
The South Australian Cyber Security Framework (SACSF) is a cybersecurity governance framework developed by Security SA to help South Australian Government agencies manage cyber risks and protect information, systems, and digital services. It consists of 18 policy statements across four core principles—Governance, Information Security, Personnel Security, and Physical Security—and uses a four-tier risk-based approach to implement security controls proportionate to agency risk exposure.
Australian Government • South Australia • v2.0
NIST AI RMF — NIST AI Risk Management Framework
The AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) is a voluntary framework developed by NIST to help organizations design, develop, use, and evaluate AI systems with trustworthiness considerations. It addresses governance, mapping, measuring, and managing AI risks.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) • United States • v1.0
CAIQ v4.1.0 — Consensus Assessment Initiative Questionnaire v4.1.0
The Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ) v4.1.0 is a comprehensive cloud security assessment questionnaire developed by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) and aligned with the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) v4.1 to help organizations evaluate the security, privacy, and compliance practices of cloud service providers. It includes 261 assessment questions mapped to 207 controls across 17 security domains, supporting detailed vendor due diligence, third-party risk management, and cloud security assessments using a standardized industry framework.
Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) • v4.1.0
CAIQ Lite v4.1.0 — Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire Lite v4.1.0
Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ) Lite v4.1.0 is a streamlined cloud security assessment questionnaire developed by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) and aligned with the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) v4.1 to help organizations evaluate cloud service providers using a standardized approach. It includes 138 focused questions across 17 security domains, enabling efficient vendor due diligence, third-party risk management, and security posture assessments.
Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) • v4.1.0
CCM v4.1 — Cloud Controls Matrix v4.1
The Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) v4.1 is a cybersecurity control framework that consists of 207 controls across 17 security domains, specifically tailored for cloud security and privacy. The Consensus Assessment Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ) accompanies the CCM, offering a set of assessment questions to evaluate security controls.
Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) • v4.1
ASD Essential 8 Maturity Model - 2023 — Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Essential Eight Maturity Model 2023
The ASD Essential 8 Maturity Model is a framework developed by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) to guide organizations in implementing prioritized cyber security mitigation strategies. It provides structured maturity levels to help organizations progressively strengthen their defenses against common cyber threats. The model ensures consistency, accountability, and resilience by aligning practices across all eight strategies.
Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) • Australia • vNovember 2023
Cyber Essentials Danzell Question Set — Cyber Essentials Question Set v3.3 (Danzell) April 2026
Cyber Essentials: Requirements for IT Infrastructure v3.3 Question Set is a structured self-assessment designed to help organizations evaluate their cyber security practices. It focuses on five key technical control areas—firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection, and patch management. By completing the question set, organizations can demonstrate compliance with baseline security standards and strengthen resilience against common cyber threats.
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) • v3.3
Cyber Essentials v3.3 — Cyber Essentials: Requirements for IT Infrastructure
Cyber Essentials v3.3 is a UK government-backed cybersecurity scheme defining baseline security measures for businesses. The update, effective from 26th April 2026, refines requirements to close ambiguities and enforce stricter compliance on cloud services, MFA, and endpoint protection.
NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) • United Kingdom • v3.3
ISO/IEC 27018:2025 — ISO/IEC 27018:2025 Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection — Guidelines for protection of personally identifiable information (PII) in public clouds acting as PII processors
ISO/IEC 27018:2025 is the global standard for managing personally identifiable information (PII) in public cloud services. It provides cloud providers with a framework to ensure privacy, security, and compliance when processing customer data.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) • v2025
ISM SSP — Information Security Manual System Security Plan Annex Template
The System Security Plan (SSP) Annex Template is a structured document used to capture detailed information about an organization’s cyber security controls and implementation. It supports accreditation processes by providing evidence of compliance, risk management, and system-specific security measures.
Australian Government • Australia • vJune 2026
RFFR ISM SoA — Right Fit for Risk Information Security Manual Statement of Applicability
The Right Fit for Risk (RFFR) Statement of Applicability (SoA) is a structured template used to document how organizations meet cyber security accreditation requirements. It outlines applicable controls, their implementation status, and provides assurance of compliance with the RFFR framework.
Australian Government • Australia • vJune 2026
ISM — Information Security Manual
The Australian ISM is the nationally recognized cybersecurity framework developed by the Australian Signals Directorate. It provides organizations with structured guidance to safeguard information and operational technology systems against evolving cyber threats.
Australian Government • Australia • vJune 2026
ISO 14001 — ISO 14001:2026 - Environmental management systems
ISO 14001:2026 is the internationally recognized standard for environmental management systems (EMS). It offers a framework for organizations to improve environmental performance through methods including resource optimization, waste management, and stakeholder engagement.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) • v2026
SOCIA 2018 — Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018
The Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCIA) establishes a regulatory framework for managing national security risks to Australia’s critical infrastructure sectors. It introduces statutory obligations, reporting requirements, and oversight mechanisms for critical assets.
Australian Department of Home Affairs • Australia • vNo. 29, 2018
C2M2 — Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model
The Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model (C2M2) is a tool developed by the U.S. Department of Energy to help organizations evaluate and enhance their cybersecurity capabilities. It focuses on both IT and OT environments, offering a structured framework of over 350 practices organized into 10 domains.
U.S. Department of Energy • United States • v2.1
ECC 2-2024 — Essential Cybersecurity Controls
The Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC 2-2024) aim to enhance cybersecurity at the national level in Saudi Arabia. They provide policies and controls to protect the information and technological assets of national entities.
National Cybersecurity Authority • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia • v2-2024
DCC-1:2022 — Data Cybersecurity Controls
The Data Cybersecurity Controls (DCC-1:2022) establish minimum cybersecurity requirements to protect data throughout its lifecycle. Issued by the Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority, the controls build on existing cybersecurity frameworks to enhance the Kingdom's overall cybersecurity maturity.
National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia • v1:2022
CSA IoT Controls v1 — CSA IoT Security Controls Framework
The CSA IoT Security Controls Framework provides essential security controls to mitigate risks in IoT systems that include various connected devices, cloud services, and networks. It is designed to apply to a range of IoT systems, from handling low-value data to supporting critical services.
Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) • v1
EU Regulation 2022/1645 — Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1645
EU Regulation 2022/1645 establishes mandatory cybersecurity management requirements for Part 21 Design Organisations (DOs) and Production Organisations (POs) in the aviation sector. It introduces the implementation of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) to protect critical systems, data, and processes from cyber threats.
European Commission • European Union
Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000
The Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 establishes a legal framework to encourage the generation of electricity from renewable energy sources in Australia. It creates a system for renewable energy certificates and mandates a Renewable Power Percentage to ensure participation by electricity retailers.
Australian Government • Australia
AESCSF v2 Core — Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework
The Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework (AESCSF) provides a structured approach for managing cybersecurity risks specific to the energy sector. Version 2 introduces updates and refinements to address evolving threats and ensure resilience.
Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) • Australia • v2.0
CDR Energy Sector Designation 2020 — Consumer Data Right (Energy Sector) Designation 2020
This legislative instrument designates the Australian energy sector under the Consumer Data Right (CDR) framework. It specifies the types of data, entities, and arrangements covered by CDR for energy consumers.
Australian Government • Australia • v26 June 2020
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