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Hello again! 👋 Let's dive a bit deeper into each function for identifying your business environment in the realm of IT Audit and Information Security. We'll also touch on some specific guidance and controls you can implement. 🎯
Expanded Key Functions in Identifying Business Environment 🛠️
1. Know Your Role in the Supply Chain (ID.BE-1) 🛒
- What: Recognise your organisation's part in the supply chain.
- Why: To allocate resources effectively and manage risks.
- Guidance: Use COBIT 5 APO08.04 to manage supplier quality, and ISO 27001 A.15.1.2 to identify and assess supplier risks.
2. Spot in the Industry (ID.BE-2) 🏭
- What: Ascertain your position in your industry or critical infrastructure.
- Why: To align your cybersecurity measures with industry norms.
- Guidance: ISO 27001 Clause 4.1 outlines how to understand the organisation and its context, crucial for this function.
3. Set Priorities (ID.BE-3) 🎯
- What: Establish clear objectives for your mission and activities.
- Why: To concentrate your cybersecurity efforts effectively.
- Guidance: COBIT 5 APO02.06 is great for setting objectives, while NIST SP 800-53 PM-11 talks about mission-based information security.
4. Identify Dependencies (ID.BE-4) 🤝
- What: Recognise what functions or services are pivotal for your business.
- Why: To secure the most critical aspects of your operation.
- Guidance: ISO 27001 A.11.2.2 covers third-party service delivery management, which can be crucial for dependencies.
5. Establish Resilience Requirements (ID.BE-5) 🦸♂️
- What: Define what it takes to recover quickly from difficulties.
- Why: To maintain critical services even under adverse conditions.
- Guidance: NIST SP 800-53 CP-11 focuses on contingency and recovery planning, while ISO 27001 A.17.1.1 talks about planning for adverse events.
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Your Quick Checklist for Identifying Business Environment 📋
1️⃣ Know Your Role in the Supply Chain
- [ ] Conduct a supply chain analysis.
- [ ] Consult COBIT 5 APO08.04 for supplier quality management.
- [ ] Assess supplier risks as per ISO 27001 A.15.1.2.
2️⃣ Spot in the Industry
- [ ] Identify your industry and sub-sector.
- [ ] Follow ISO 27001 Clause 4.1 for understanding organisational context.
3️⃣ Set Priorities
- [ ] Establish clear organisational objectives.
- [ ] Use COBIT 5 APO02.06 for objective setting.
- [ ] Consult NIST SP 800-53 PM-11 for mission-based security.
4️⃣ Identify Dependencies
- [ ] Make a list of critical services and functions.
- [ ] Follow ISO 27001 A.11.2.2 for third-party service management.
5️⃣ Establish Resilience Requirements
- [ ] Develop a contingency plan.
- [ ] Follow NIST SP 800-53 CP-11 for recovery strategies.
- [ ] Use ISO 27001 A.17.1.1 for adverse event planning.
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Feel free to print this checklist or keep it handy on your digital devices. Tick off each item as you go along, and you'll be well on your way to a more secure and understood business environment. 🌟
Cheers for tuning in, and keep those eyes peeled for more cybersecurity wisdom! 🍻
BY IT Audit and Governance
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