+Third-Party Management

Third-Party Management

Description

Mechanisms exist to facilitate the implementation of third-party management controls.

Possible Solutions & Considerations

Micro-Small Business (<10 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 1-2

∙ Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) program
∙ Product / project management

Small Business (10-49 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 3-4

∙ Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) program
∙ Product / project management

Medium Business (50-249 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 5-6

∙ Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) program
∙ Product / project management

Large Business (250-999 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 7-8

∙ Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) program
∙ Product / project management

Enterprise (> 1,000 staff) / BLS Firm Size Class 9

∙ Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) program
∙ Product / project management

SCR-CMM

Level 0 Not Performed

Practices are non-existent, based on the inability to demonstrate an implemented and operational capability. A reasonable person would conclude the control is not being performed.

Level 1 Performed Informally

Third-Party Management (TPM) domain capabilities are ad hoc and inconsistent. Capability criteria associated with this control may include:
▪ Policies, standards & procedures associated with TPM domain capabilities provide limited coverage due to the depth and breadth of the existing documentation.
▪ Third-party management-related activities are decentralized (e.g., a localized/regionalized function) and uses non-standardized methods to implement secure, resilient and compliant practices.
▪ No centralized inventory of External Service Providers (ESP) is maintained.
▪ ESP are not formally managed according to criticality.

Level 2 Planned Tracked

Third-Party Management (TPM) capabilities are requirements-driven, but are not standardized across the entity (e.g., local/regional level consistency). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Policies and standards associated with TPM domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with TPM domain capabilities are documented and maintained by process owners.
▪ IT and/or cybersecurity personnel work with business stakeholders and process owners to appropriately scope and reasonably implement cybersecurity and data protection controls associated with TPM domain capabilities to address applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD).
▪ Third-party management-related controls are primarily administrative and preventative in nature (e.g., policies, standards and procedures & guidelines).
▪ Asset management may be a defined function (e.g., team or department) or assigned as an additional duty to existing IT and/or cybersecurity personnel.

Level 3 Well Defined

Third-Party Management (TPM) capabilities are standardized across the entity for applicability to People, Processes, Technologies, Data and/or Facilities (PPTDF) to ensure consistency for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Policies and standards associated with TPM domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with TPM domain capabilities are well-documented and kept current by process owners.
▪ A procurement team, or similar function, is appropriately staffed and supported to implement and maintain TPM domain capabilities.
▪ Technology is leveraged to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of third-party management operations (e.g., TPRM risk management solution and vendor management solution).
▪ The entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function, works with business stakeholders and process owners to appropriately scope and reasonably implement cybersecurity and data protection controls associated with TPM domain capabilities to address Minimum Compliance Requirements (MCR) (e.g., applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements) and Discretionary Security Requirements (DSR) (e.g., entity-required controls).
▪ An implemented and operational capability exists to facilitate the implementation of third-party management controls.

Level 4 Quantitatively Controlled

Third-Party Management (TPM) capabilities, in addition to being standardized across the entity and centrally managed to ensure consistency across Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD), efforts are metrics driven to provide sufficient insight for decision makers to predict optimal performance, ensure continued operations and/or identify areas for improvement. Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Applicable SCR-CMM Level 3 (Well Defined) capabilities are implemented and operational.
▪ Metrics reporting includes quantitative analysis of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
▪ Metrics reporting includes quantitative analysis of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
▪ Scope of metrics, KPIs and KRIs covers organization-wide cybersecurity and data protection controls, including functions performed by third-parties.
▪ Organizational leadership maintains a formal process to objectively review and respond to metrics, KPIs and KRIs (e.g., monthly or quarterly review).
▪ Based on metrics analysis, process improvement recommendations are submitted for review and are handled in accordance with change control processes.
▪ Business and technical stakeholders are involved in reviewing and approving proposed changes to evolve capabilities.

Level 5 Continuously Improving

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 or Level 4 (if available) criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 5 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a continuously-improving process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ Level 5 capabilities should be considered “world-class” where the control builds on Level 4 capabilities, but are continuously improving through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Machine Learning (ML) technologies.
▪ While it may be possible to develop responsive capabilities for this control through the use of AI and/or ML technologies, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.

1. Panoramica

1.1 Riferimenti

1.2 Requisiti identificati

1.3 Regolamentazioni correlate

2. Requisiti identificati

Requisiti

3. Regolamentazioni correlate

Regolamentazioni
EULAW Articolo 8 4

4.   Le entità finanziarie identificano tutti i patrimoni informativi e le risorse TIC, compresi quelli su siti remoti, le risorse di rete e le attrezzature hardware, e mappano quelle considerate essenziali. Effettuano la mappatura della configurazione dei patrimoni informativi e delle risorse TIC, nonché dei collegamenti e delle interdipendenze tra i diversi patrimoni informativi e risorse TIC.
EULAW Articolo 21 Misure di gestione dei rischi di cibersicurezza
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EULAW Articolo 28 Governance e organizzazione
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EULAW Articolo 29 Politica e misure di sicurezza delle informazioni
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EULAW Articolo 30 Principali disposizioni contrattuali
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EULAW Articolo 31 Designazione dei fornitori terzi critici di servizi TIC
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EULAW Articolo 30 Principali disposizioni contrattuali
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EULAW Articolo 31 Designazione dei fornitori terzi critici di servizi TIC
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EULAW Articolo 30 Principali disposizioni contrattuali
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EULAW Articolo 31 Designazione dei fornitori terzi critici di servizi TIC
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EULAW Articolo 30 3

3.   Gli accordi contrattuali per l’utilizzo di servizi TIC a supporto di funzioni essenziali o importanti comprendono, in aggiunta agli elementi di cui al paragrafo 2, almeno quanto segue:

a)

la descrizione completa dei livelli di servizio, comprendente i relativi aggiornamenti e revisioni con precisi obiettivi quantitativi e qualitativi, in termini di prestazioni, nell’ambito dei livelli di servizio concordati, in modo da consentire un monitoraggio efficace da parte dell’entità finanziaria dei servizi TIC e l’applicazione, senza indebito ritardo, di opportune azioni correttive qualora i livelli di servizio concordati non siano rispettati;

b)

termini di preavviso e obblighi di segnalazione per il fornitore terzo di servizi TIC nei confronti dell’entità finanziaria, tra cui la notifica di eventuali sviluppi che potrebbero esercitare un impatto significativo sulla capacità del fornitore terzo di servizi TIC di prestare servizi a supporto di funzioni essenziali o importanti efficacemente, in linea con i livelli di servizio concordati;

c)

l’obbligo per il fornitore terzo di servizi TIC di attuare e testare i piani operativi d’emergenza e di predisporre misure, strumenti e politiche per la sicurezza delle TIC che offrano un adeguato livello di sicurezza per la fornitura dei servizi da parte dell’entità finanziaria, in linea con il proprio quadro normativo;

d)

l’obbligo per il fornitore terzo di servizi TIC di partecipare e cooperare pienamente al TLPT dell’entità finanziaria di cui agli articoli 26 e 27;

e)

il diritto di monitorare costantemente le prestazioni del fornitore terzo di servizi TIC, che comporta quanto segue:

i)

diritti incondizionati di accesso, ispezione e audit da parte dell’entità finanziaria — o di un terzo designato a tal fine — e dell’autorità competente nonché il diritto di ottenere copia della documentazione pertinente in loco, se di importanza critica per le operazioni del fornitore terzo di servizi TIC, il cui effettivo esercizio non sia impedito o limitato da altri accordi contrattuali o politiche di attuazione;

ii)

il diritto di concordare livelli di garanzia alternativi, qualora siano interessati i diritti di altri clienti;

iii)

l’obbligo per il fornitore terzo di servizi TIC di cooperare senza riserve nel corso delle ispezioni e degli audit in loco svolti dalle autorità competenti, dall’autorità di sorveglianza capofila, dall’entità finanziaria o da un terzo designato; e

iv)

l’obbligo di fornire dettagli sull’ambito di applicazione, sulle procedure da seguire e sulla frequenza di tali ispezioni e audit;

f)

le strategie di uscita, in particolare la definizione di un adeguato periodo di transizione obbligatorio:

i)

durante il quale il fornitore terzo di servizi TIC continuerà a prestare i suoi servizi TIC o a esercitare le sue funzioni allo scopo di ridurre il rischio di perturbazioni presso l’entità finanziaria o di garantire la sua efficace risoluzione e ristrutturazione;

ii)

che permetta all’entità finanziaria di migrare verso un altro fornitore terzo di servizi TIC oppure di adottare soluzioni interne coerenti con la complessità del servizio prestato.

In deroga alla lettera e), il fornitore terzo di servizi TIC e l’entità finanziaria che è una microimpresa possono convenire che i diritti di accesso, ispezione e audit dell’entità finanziaria possano essere delegati a un terzo indipendente, nominato dal fornitore terzo di servizi TIC, e che l’entità finanziaria possa richiedere in qualsiasi momento al terzo informazioni e garanzie sulle prestazioni del fornitore terzo di servizi TIC.
EULAW Articolo 31 12

12.   Le entità finanziarie ricorrono ai servizi di un fornitore terzo di servizi TIC stabilito in un paese terzo e che è stato designato come critico conformemente al paragrafo 1, lettera a), soltanto se detto fornitore ha istituito un’impresa figlia nell’Unione entro 12 mesi dalla designazione.

Ticket collegati

Collegamenti
is related to Annual
is related to relative Control Weighting = 09
is related to Process
is related to Identify
is related to SCRM Focus Tier 1 STRATEGIC
is related to SCRM Focus Tier 2 OPERATIONAL
is related to SCRM Focus Tier 3 TACTICAL
blocks Loss of Accountability / Attribution
blocks Excessive or Unauthorized Privilege
blocks Unauthorized Privilege Elevation
blocks Unauthorized Access
blocks Loss, Theft or Damage of Assets
blocks Unauthorized Modification / Loss of System Integrity
blocks Unauthorized Retention / Inability to Dispose of Data
blocks Business / Service Interruption
blocks Data Loss / Integrity Compromise
blocks Reduced Operational Productivity
blocks System / Data Compromise (Technical Vector)
blocks System / Data Compromise (Non-Technical Vector)
blocks Revenue Loss
blocks Contractual Default / Termination
blocks Loss of Competitive Advantage
blocks Reputational Harm / Loss of Stakeholder Trust
blocks Regulatory / Legal / Contractual Financial Liability
blocks Exposure from Unaddressed Vulnerabilities
blocks System / Service Compromise
blocks Failure to Support Business / Mission Objectives
blocks Unaddressed Security / Compliance Exposure
blocks Unperformed / Unowned Control Responsibilities
blocks Uncontrolled Internal Security / Privacy Exposure
blocks Uncontrolled Third-Party Security / Privacy Exposure
blocks Lack of oversight of internal controls
blocks Lack of oversight of third-party controls
blocks Loss of Investigative / Evidentiary Capability
blocks Delayed Containment / Increased Incident Impact
blocks Incident Persistence / Recurrence
blocks Incident Response / Recovery Cost
blocks Undetected / Delayed Detection of Adverse Activity
blocks Third-Party Cybersecurity Compromise / Exposure
blocks Third-Party Physical Security Disruption / Exposure
blocks Sub-Tier / Fourth-Party Supply Chain Exposure
blocks Third-Party Legal / Compliance Exposure
blocks Harm from Unauthorized / Unintended Product or Service Use
blocks Third-Party Dependency Failure
is related to relative Control Weighting = 10
is related to Govern
blocks Loss of Authorization / Certification / License
blocks Inability to Demonstrate Due Diligence / Due Care
blocks Unreliable Assurance / Decision Information
blocks Concentration / Single-Point Dependency Failure
blocks Counterfeit / Non-Conforming Component Impact
blocks Loss of Confidentiality
blocks Drought & Water Shortage
blocks Earthquakes
blocks Fire & Wildfires
blocks Floods
blocks Hurricanes & Tropical Storms
blocks Landslides & Debris Flow
blocks Pandemic (Disease) Outbreaks
blocks Severe Weather
blocks Space Weather
blocks Thunderstorms & Lightning
blocks Tornadoes
blocks Tsunamis
blocks Volcanoes
blocks Winter Storms & Extreme Cold
blocks Malicious Cyber Activity
blocks Dysfunctional Management Practices
blocks Human Error
blocks Statutory / Regulatory / Contractual Change
blocks Data Quality Degradation / Data Poisoning
blocks Fraud, Corruption and/or Intentional Criminal Conduct
blocks Conflict of Interest (COI) / Undue Influence / Insider Misconduct
blocks Economic Shock / Market Disruption
blocks Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI)
blocks Geopolitical Conflict / Government Intervention
blocks Sanctions / Trade Restriction Disruption
blocks Manufacturing Capacity / Supply Disruption
blocks Supplier Financial Distress / Insolvency
blocks Workforce Shortage / Loss of Critical Skills / Labor Disruption
blocks SSO-01.01B
blocks SSO-07.01B
blocks SSO-07.01AS
blocks Loss of Authorization / Certification / License
blocks Inability to Demonstrate Due Diligence / Due Care
blocks Unreliable Assurance / Decision Information
blocks Concentration / Single-Point Dependency Failure
blocks Counterfeit / Non-Conforming Component Impact
blocks Loss of Confidentiality
blocks Drought & Water Shortage
blocks Earthquakes
blocks Fire & Wildfires
blocks Floods
blocks Hurricanes & Tropical Storms
blocks Landslides & Debris Flow
blocks Pandemic (Disease) Outbreaks
blocks Severe Weather
blocks Space Weather
blocks Thunderstorms & Lightning
blocks Tornadoes
blocks Tsunamis
blocks Volcanoes
blocks Winter Storms & Extreme Cold
blocks Malicious Cyber Activity
blocks Dysfunctional Management Practices
blocks Human Error
blocks Statutory / Regulatory / Contractual Change
blocks Data Quality Degradation / Data Poisoning
blocks Fraud, Corruption and/or Intentional Criminal Conduct
blocks Conflict of Interest (COI) / Undue Influence / Insider Misconduct
blocks Economic Shock / Market Disruption
blocks Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI)
blocks Geopolitical Conflict / Government Intervention
blocks Sanctions / Trade Restriction Disruption
blocks Manufacturing Capacity / Supply Disruption
blocks Supplier Financial Distress / Insolvency
blocks Workforce Shortage / Loss of Critical Skills / Labor Disruption
blocks SSO-01.01B
blocks SSO-07.01B
blocks SSO-07.01AS
blocks Loss of Authorization / Certification / License
blocks Inability to Demonstrate Due Diligence / Due Care
blocks Unreliable Assurance / Decision Information
blocks Concentration / Single-Point Dependency Failure
blocks Counterfeit / Non-Conforming Component Impact
blocks Loss of Confidentiality
blocks Drought & Water Shortage
blocks Earthquakes
blocks Fire & Wildfires
blocks Floods
blocks Hurricanes & Tropical Storms
blocks Landslides & Debris Flow
blocks Pandemic (Disease) Outbreaks
blocks Severe Weather
blocks Space Weather
blocks Thunderstorms & Lightning
blocks Tornadoes
blocks Tsunamis
blocks Volcanoes
blocks Winter Storms & Extreme Cold
blocks Malicious Cyber Activity
blocks Dysfunctional Management Practices
blocks Human Error
blocks Statutory / Regulatory / Contractual Change
blocks Data Quality Degradation / Data Poisoning
blocks Fraud, Corruption and/or Intentional Criminal Conduct
blocks Conflict of Interest (COI) / Undue Influence / Insider Misconduct
blocks Economic Shock / Market Disruption
blocks Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI)
blocks Geopolitical Conflict / Government Intervention
blocks Sanctions / Trade Restriction Disruption
blocks Manufacturing Capacity / Supply Disruption
blocks Supplier Financial Distress / Insolvency
blocks Workforce Shortage / Loss of Critical Skills / Labor Disruption
blocks SSO-01.01B
blocks SSO-07.01B
blocks SSO-07.01AS
is blocked by TPM-02 Third-Party Management – Assessment Procedure
blocks SA-04 Acquisition Process
blocks SR-01 Policy and Procedures
blocks SA-04 [L] Acquisition Process
blocks SR-01 [L] Policy and Procedures
blocks SA-04 [M] Acquisition Process
blocks SR-01 [M] Policy and Procedures
blocks SA-04 [H] Acquisition Process
blocks SR-01 [H] Policy and Procedures
blocks SA-04 [P] Acquisition Process
blocks 03.01.20 Use of External Systems
blocks 03.07.06 Maintenance Personnel
blocks 03.16.01 Security Engineering Principles
blocks 03.16.03 External System Services
blocks 03.17.02 Acquisition Strategies, Tools, and Methods
blocks GV.SC-04 Suppliers are known and prioritized by criticality
blocks GV.SC-06 Planning and due diligence are performed to reduce risks before entering into formal supplier or other third-party relationships
blocks GV.SC-07 The risks posed by a supplier, their products and services, and other third parties are understood, recorded, prioritized, assessed, responded to, …
blocks GV.SC-08 Relevant suppliers and other third parties are included in incident planning, response, and recovery activities
blocks GV.SC-10 Cybersecurity supply chain risk management plans include provisions for activities that occur after the conclusion of a partnership or service …
blocks ID.AM Asset Management
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