Compliance Frameworks and Standards

Supply chain security compliance requires adherence to multiple frameworks and standards that address various aspects of risk management, security controls, and regulatory requirements.

Industry Standards and Frameworks

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

  • Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) integration
  • Core functions alignment (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover)
  • Risk assessment and management processes
  • Implementation tiers and profiles
  • Continuous improvement methodologies

ISO Standards Suite

  • ISO 27001: Information Security Management Systems
  • ISO 27036: Security in supplier relationships
  • ISO 28000: Supply chain security management
  • ISO 27002: Security controls implementation guidance
  • ISO 31000: Risk management principles

Government and Regulatory Requirements

Executive Order 14028 (US)

  • Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) requirements
  • Secure software development practices
  • Critical software identification
  • Vulnerability disclosure programs
  • Zero trust architecture adoption

EU Cybersecurity Act and NIS2

  • Essential service provider requirements
  • Supply chain risk management obligations
  • Incident reporting requirements
  • Certification and conformity assessment
  • Cross-border cooperation mechanisms

Industry-Specific Compliance

Financial Services

  • SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance
  • PCI DSS for payment processing
  • Basel III operational risk requirements
  • FFIEC guidance on third-party risk
  • SWIFT Customer Security Programme

Healthcare

  • HIPAA Business Associate Agreements
  • FDA Medical Device Cybersecurity
  • HITECH Act compliance requirements
  • State data breach notification laws
  • Medical device supply chain security

Certification and Audit Programs

Third-Party Certifications

  • SOC 2 (Service Organization Control)
  • ISO 27001 certification programs
  • FedRAMP for cloud service providers
  • Common Criteria evaluations
  • Industry-specific certifications

Audit and Assessment Programs

  • Regular compliance audits
  • Third-party security assessments
  • Penetration testing requirements
  • Vulnerability assessments
  • Business continuity testing