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ISO 21434 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Checklist

A comprehensive checklist for conducting cybersecurity risk assessments in the automotive industry, ensuring compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 standards and addressing potential vulnerabilities throughout the vehicle lifecycle.

ISO 21434 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Checklist

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About This Checklist

In the rapidly evolving automotive industry, cybersecurity has become a critical concern. The ISO 21434 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Checklist is an essential tool for automotive manufacturers and suppliers to ensure compliance with the ISO/SAE 21434 standard. This comprehensive checklist addresses the growing need for robust cybersecurity measures in connected and autonomous vehicles, helping organizations identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and implement effective countermeasures throughout the vehicle lifecycle. By utilizing this checklist, automotive professionals can streamline their cybersecurity processes, enhance product safety, and maintain customer trust in an increasingly digital automotive landscape.

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Industry

Automotive

Standard

ISO/SAE 21434 - Automotive Cybersecurity

Workspaces

Automotive Design Centers

Occupations

Automotive Cybersecurity Specialist
Systems Engineer
Quality Assurance Manager
Project Manager
Automotive Software Developer
1
Is the vehicle's cybersecurity compliance status documented according to ISO 21434?
2
What risk assessment methodology is being used for this vehicle?
3
How many cybersecurity risks have been identified in the assessment?
Min: 0
Target: 0
Max: 100
4
What is the severity level of the identified cybersecurity risks?
5
What are the proposed mitigation strategies for the identified risks?
6
What date was the cybersecurity risk assessment conducted?
7
Is there an access control mechanism implemented for cybersecurity management?
8
Is there a documented incident response plan for cybersecurity incidents?
9
How often is cybersecurity training provided to staff?
Min: 0
Target: 0
Max: 12
10
How often are vulnerability assessments conducted?
11
What were the findings from the last cybersecurity audit?
12
When was the last cybersecurity assessment conducted?
13
Is data encryption implemented for sensitive vehicle data?
14
How are third-party vendors assessed for cybersecurity compliance?
15
What is the average time taken to respond to cybersecurity incidents?
Min: 0
Target: 0
Max: 120
16
How frequently are software updates conducted for cybersecurity patches?
17
What current security measures are in place for vehicle cybersecurity?
18
When is the next scheduled review of the cybersecurity measures?
19
Are all cybersecurity incidents logged in a centralized system?
20
Who are the members of the incident response team?
21
What is the average time taken to resolve cybersecurity incidents?
Min: 0
Target: 0
Max: 72
22
Was a post-incident review conducted for the last cybersecurity incident?
23
What lessons were learned from the last cybersecurity incident?
24
When was the last incident report generated?
25
Is there a formal process in place for identifying cybersecurity threats?
26
What is the current threat landscape for the vehicle?
27
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate the overall threat level?
Min: 1
Target: 5
Max: 10
28
What mitigation strategies are currently implemented against identified threats?
29
What do recent threat analysis reports indicate?
30
When was the last threat assessment conducted?

FAQs

The primary purpose is to guide automotive organizations in conducting comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments in compliance with the ISO/SAE 21434 standard, ensuring the identification and mitigation of potential vulnerabilities in vehicle systems.

This checklist should be used by automotive cybersecurity specialists, engineers, quality assurance professionals, and project managers involved in the development, production, and maintenance of connected and autonomous vehicles.

The checklist should be applied throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle, including concept development, design, production, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning phases, as specified in the ISO/SAE 21434 standard.

Risk assessments should be conducted regularly, typically at key milestones in the development process, when significant changes are made to the vehicle's systems, or when new threats are identified. The frequency may vary depending on the specific requirements of the organization and the complexity of the vehicle systems.

The checklist covers key areas such as threat analysis and risk assessment (TARA), cybersecurity goals and concept definition, product development, production, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning. It also includes sections on organizational cybersecurity management, supply chain security, and incident response planning.

Benefits of ISO 21434 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Checklist

Ensures compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 standard requirements

Identifies potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities in automotive systems

Facilitates systematic risk assessment and mitigation strategies

Enhances overall vehicle safety and security

Improves stakeholder confidence in automotive cybersecurity measures