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ISO 21434 Incident Response and Management Checklist

A comprehensive checklist for establishing and maintaining an effective incident response and management process in the automotive industry, ensuring compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 standards and addressing potential cybersecurity incidents in vehicles.

ISO 21434 Incident Response and Management Checklist

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About This Checklist

In the rapidly evolving landscape of automotive cybersecurity, effective incident response and management are crucial for maintaining vehicle safety and customer trust. The ISO 21434 Incident Response and Management Checklist is an indispensable tool for automotive manufacturers and cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with the ISO/SAE 21434 standard in handling cybersecurity incidents. This comprehensive checklist addresses the critical need for swift, coordinated, and effective responses to potential cyber threats and breaches in connected and autonomous vehicles. By implementing this checklist, automotive professionals can enhance their preparedness, minimize the impact of cybersecurity incidents, and demonstrate a proactive approach to vehicle security in an increasingly interconnected automotive ecosystem.

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Industry

Automotive

Standard

ISO/SAE 21434 - Automotive Cybersecurity

Workspaces

Automotive Cybersecurity Operations Centers

Occupations

Cybersecurity Incident Response Specialist
Automotive Security Engineer
IT Security Manager
Vehicle Systems Analyst
Compliance Officer
1
Is there an up-to-date incident response plan available?

Select the current status of the incident response plan.

To ensure readiness for cybersecurity incidents.
2
List the members of the incident response team.

Provide names and roles of team members.

To identify key personnel responsible for incident management.
3
What is the average response time to incidents (in minutes)?

Enter the average response time.

To evaluate the efficiency of the incident response process.
Min: 0
Target: 30
Max: 120
4
How often is the incident response team trained?

Select the frequency of training.

To assess the preparedness level of the team.
5
Are there documented strategies for mitigating identified cyber threats?

Select the current status of threat mitigation strategies.

To ensure proactive measures are established for incident prevention.
6
Describe any recent threats identified and the response taken.

Provide details of recent threats.

To review the organization's responsiveness to new threats.
7
On a scale of 1 to 5, how effective are the current mitigation strategies?

Enter a rating from 1 (Very Poor) to 5 (Excellent).

To assess the effectiveness of the implemented strategies.
Min: 1
Target: 4
Max: 5
8
When was the last update made to the mitigation strategies?

Select the date of the last update.

To ensure that strategies are kept current and relevant.
9
Are the incident reporting procedures documented and accessible?

Select the current status of the incident reporting procedures.

To verify that all personnel know how to report incidents properly.
10
What tool or system is used for reporting incidents?

Specify the tool or system.

To identify the mechanisms in place for incident reporting.
11
When was the last training session held on incident reporting procedures?

Select the date of the last training session.

To ensure that all personnel are trained on how to report incidents.
12
What is the average time taken to report incidents (in hours)?

Enter the average reporting time.

To evaluate the promptness of incident reporting.
Min: 0
Target: 1
Max: 24
13
Was a post-incident review conducted for recent incidents?

Select the current status of post-incident reviews.

To ensure that lessons learned from incidents are documented and addressed.
14
What were the key findings from the most recent post-incident review?

Provide details of the findings.

To assess the effectiveness of incident management and identify areas for improvement.
15
How many incidents have been reviewed in the last year?

Enter the number of incidents reviewed.

To evaluate the organization's commitment to analyzing incidents.
Min: 0
Target: 5
Max: 100
16
When was the last review meeting held to discuss incident analysis?

Select the date of the last review meeting.

To ensure regular discussions and assessments of cybersecurity incidents.
17
Is there a communication plan in place for notifying stakeholders during a cybersecurity incident?

Select the current status of the communication plan.

To ensure effective communication during incidents to mitigate impact.
18
Who are the key stakeholders identified in the communication plan?

List the key stakeholders.

To ensure all relevant parties are informed during an incident.
19
How often are communication drills conducted for incident response?

Enter the frequency of drills per year.

To assess the preparedness of the team regarding incident communication.
Min: 0
Target: 2
Max: 12
20
When was the last update made to the communication protocols?

Select the date of the last update.

To ensure that communication protocols remain current and effective.

FAQs

The primary purpose is to guide automotive organizations in establishing and maintaining an effective incident response and management process that complies with the ISO/SAE 21434 standard, ensuring rapid and coordinated responses to cybersecurity incidents in vehicles.

This checklist should be implemented by cybersecurity incident response teams, IT security professionals, automotive engineers, quality assurance managers, and relevant stakeholders involved in managing and responding to cybersecurity incidents in vehicles.

By providing a structured approach to incident response and management, this checklist helps organizations quickly detect, analyze, and mitigate cybersecurity incidents, minimizing their impact on vehicle safety and functionality.

The checklist covers a wide range of potential cybersecurity incidents, including but not limited to unauthorized access attempts, malware infections, data breaches, denial of service attacks, and vulnerabilities in vehicle systems or components.

Key areas include incident detection and reporting mechanisms, incident classification and prioritization, containment and mitigation strategies, forensic analysis procedures, stakeholder communication protocols, and post-incident review and improvement processes.

Benefits

Ensures compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 incident response requirements

Streamlines and standardizes the incident response process

Minimizes potential damage and downtime from cybersecurity incidents

Enhances communication and coordination during incident handling

Improves overall cybersecurity posture and resilience of automotive systems