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TECHNICAL ISO/IEC TS
SPECIFICATION 27110
First edition
2021-02
Information technology, cybersecurity

and privacy protection —
Cybersecurity framework
development guidelines
Sécurité de l'information, cybersécurité et protection de la vie
privée — Lignes directrices relatives à l'élaboration d'un cadre en
matière de cybersécurité
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Contents Page
Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... iv
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v
1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
4 Overview........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
5 Concepts......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
5.1 General............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
5.2 Identify............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
5.3 Protect............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
5.4 Detect............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
5.5 Respond......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
5.6 Recover........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
6 Creating a cybersecurity framework................................................................................................................................................ 5
Annex A (informative) Considerations in the creation of a cybersecurity framework..................................... 6
Annex B (informative) Considerations in the integration of a cybersecurity framework..........................23
Bibliography.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Joint Technical ISO/IECCommittee
TS 27110:2021 ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information technology,
Subcommittee SC 27, Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection.
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Introduction
Cybersecurity is a pressing issue due to the use of connected technologies. Cyber threats are continually
evolving, thus protecting users and organizations is a constant challenge. To cope with this challenge,
business groups, government agencies, and other organizations produce documents and tools called
cybersecurity frameworks to help organize and communicate cybersecurity activities of organizations.
These organizations producing the cybersecurity frameworks are referred to as “cybersecurity
framework creators.” Other organizations and individuals then use or reference the cybersecurity
framework in their cybersecurity activities.
Given that there are multiple cybersecurity framework creators, there are a multitude of cybersecurity
frameworks. The current set of cybersecurity frameworks is diverse and varied. Organizations
using cybersecurity frameworks are challenged with harmonizing different lexicons and conceptual
structures to meet their requirements. These cybersecurity frameworks then become competing
interests for finite resources. The additional effort could be better spent implementing cybersecurity
and combating threats.
The goal of this document is to ensure a minimum set of concepts are used to define cybersecurity
frameworks to help ease the burden of cybersecurity framework creators and cybersecurity
framework users.
As this document limits itself with a minimum set of concepts, its length is kept to a minimum on
purpose. This document is not intended to supersede or replace the requirements of an ISMS given in
ISO/IEC 27001.
The principles of this document are as follows:
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— compatible — to allow for multipleISO/IEC cybersecurity frameworks to align; and
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multiple uses of a cybersecurity framework to be valid.
The audience of this document is cybersecurity framework creators.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ISO/IEC TS 27110:2021(E)
Information technology, cybersecurity and privacy

protection — Cybersecurity framework development
guidelines
1 Scope
This document specifies guidelines for developing a cybersecurity framework. It is applicable to
cybersecurity framework creators regardless of their organizations’ type, size or nature.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO/IEC 27000, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management
systems — Overview and vocabulary
ISO/IEC TS 27100, Information technology — Cybersecurity — Overview and concepts
3 Terms and definitions (standards.iteh.ai)
For the purposes of this document, theISO/IEC terms TS and27110:2021
definitions given in ISO/IEC 27000, ISO/IEC TS 27100
and the following apply.
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ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://w ww.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://w ww.electropedia.org/
3.1
cybersecurity framework
basic set of concepts used to organize and communicate cybersecurity activities
3.2
cyber persona
digital representation of an individual or organization necessary to interact in cyberspace
[SOURCE: U.S. DoD Joint Publication 3-12 and Caire, J, & Conchon, S:2016]
3.3
asset
anything that has value to an individual, an organization or a government
[SOURCE: ISO/IEC 27032:2012, 4.6, modified — The Note has been removed.]
4 Overview
Cybersecurity framework creators face a unique challenge: create a framework which is general enough
to allow for flexibility in use while providing a structure to allow for compatibility and interoperability
across frameworks and uses. Striking a balance between flexibility and compatibility while satisfying
stakeholder requirements can be difficult. Developing multiple cybersecurity frameworks using the
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same structure will help cybersecurity framework users maximize resources, while providing a way
for different uses of a cybersecurity framework to achieve interoperability.
To help ease the challenge of creating a cybersecurity framework, this document provides the minimum
set of concepts a cybersecurity framework should have: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.
This document can be used to build a framework of the minimum set of cybersecurity concepts.
While cybersecurity framework creators are subject to their unique stakeholder requirements, as
shown in Figure 1, these concepts can also be used as pillars to help a cybersecurity framework creator
structure and start filling out its lower level concepts. Unique stakeholder requirements can result in
the creation of additional concepts to be contained in the resultant cybersecurity framework. However,
the concepts presented in this document remain foundational.
Structured within these concepts, the resultant cybersecurity framework can consist of standards,
guidelines, and practices to promote cybersecurity risk management. Cybersecurity frameworks
provide prioritized, flexible, repeatable, and cost-effective approaches to help cybersecurity framework
users manage cyber risk.
A cybersecurity framework helps persons executing these activities by providing a reference scheme.
Concepts and categories of a cybersecurity framework can be used as a guide, checklist or template
applicable in these activities.
A cybersecurity framework is not required in the implementation of an ISMS (ISO/IEC 27001). While
ISO/IEC 27001 and a cybersecurity framework are independent, the two approaches can be related.
Cybersecurity frameworks can be used in conjunction with ISMSs to organize cybersecurity activities
across multiple layers of an organization, communicate those activities outside of the organization, and
ensure continuous improvement of those activities over time. When a cybersecurity framework user
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those activities. An example of a cybersecurity
framework and an ISMS working together is presented in Annex A. Considerations on the integration
of a cybersecurity framework into practice are provided in Annex B. Examples of cybersecurity
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framework are listed in the Bibliography.
Many cybersecurity frameworks implement the concept of risk management, but not all. Cybersecurity
frameworks should consider the concept of risk management.
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The value of applying the guidelines in this document is that users of different cybersecurity
frameworks can communicate with each other. These concepts are intended to give a cybersecurity
framework creator a starting point, and when used collectively, provide an effective structure in
organizing a cybersecurity framework.
5 Concepts
5.1 General
The purpose of subclauses 5.2 to 5.6 is to describe the concepts in a cybersecurity framework. These
concepts are intended to give a cybersecurity framework creator a starting point. While every
cybersecurity framework has different stakeholders and requirements, the concepts below remain
constant and, thus, serve as the basis for any cybersecurity framework.
The concepts listed below are not intended to provide sufficient detail for implementation of
cybersecurity within an organization. These concepts can be arranged in a process model. However,
other configurations can work given the cybersecurity framework creator’s stakeholder requirements.
Cybersecurity framework creators can choose to augment the cybersecurity framework with additional
concepts which provide value to their stakeholders or satisfy specific requirements. Furthermore,
some cybersecurity framework creators can choose to enhance these concepts with categories and
subcategories to provide more guidance to their stakeholders or satisfy requirements. Some contexts
can warrant a greater level of detail than categories. If that is the case, cybersecurity framework
creators may specify additional, more detailed statements that would align at the subcategory level.
The concepts presented below are independent of time, context, granularity of scope, and market
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important factors when designing a cybersecurity framework, they are considered implementation
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A cybersecurity framework should include the Identify concept.

The Identify concept develops the ecosystem of cybersecurity which is being considered.
This ecosystem is used when developing the Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover concepts. Examples
of ecosystem considerations are: business objectives, business environment, stakeholders, assets,
business processes, laws, regulations, threat environment and cyber risks. The Identify concept
addresses people, policies, processes and technology when defining the scope of activities. The Identify
concept can include many categories relating to scoping particular activities to only those which are
relevant. Categories can include: business environment, risk assessment, risk management strategy,
governance, asset management, business context analysis and supply chain considerations.
The activities in scope of the Identify concept are foundational for cybersecurity. The Identify concept
can include an understanding of business context, stakeholders, the cybersecurity ecosystem and
dependencies. An organization’s presence in cyberspace, its cyber persona, the business-critical
functions and information and their related resources can also be important. The understanding gained
from the Identify concept enables a flexible and repeatable view of cybersecurity for an organization to
focus and prioritize its efforts.
A cybersecurity framework creator should consider evolving cyber threats and emerging technology
when designing the Identify concept. Otherwise, the resulting cybersecurity framework can fail to
appropriately meet future requirements.
5.3 Protect
A cybersecurity framework should include the Protect concept.

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The Protect concept develops appropriate safeguards to protect an organization’s cyber persona,
ensure preventative controls are working, and produce the desired readiness of the organization to
deliver critical services and maintain its operations and security of its information.
The Protect concept can contain many categories and activities related to the safeguarding of assets
against intentional or unintentional misuse. The Protect concept can include controls for traditional IT
system security, industrial control systems or internet of things. Categories can include: access control,
awareness and training, data security, information protection processes and procedures, maintenance,
protective technology, security architecture, asset configuration, systems segregation, traffic filtering,
cryptography, security administration and maintenance, identity and access management and data
security.
A cybersecurity framework creator should determine the scope of the Protect concept. Prevention
and threat-oriented approaches can be used. When developing the Protect concept, a cybersecurity
framework creator should consider protection for people, process and technology.
5.4 Detect
A cybersecurity framework should include the Detect concept.
The Detect concept develops the appropriate activities to discover cybersecurity events.
The activities in the Detect concept provide an organization the ability to proactively observe changes
in behaviours, states, traffic, configuration or processing of its key resources. These changes can be
internal or external, intentional or unintentional. By understanding the changing landscape, the
organization can make updates to policies, procedures and technology as needed.
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The Detect concept can include traditional asset monitoring and attack detection. Categories can include:
anomalies and events, security continuous monitoring, detection process, logging, log correlation and
analysis, threat hunting, anomaly detection and operational
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changes to be observed. Increasing scope of the Detect concept can add value to a cybersecurity
framework as well as potential additional burden. Some cybersecurity frameworks can focus on the
system level while others focus on process level. When considering the Detect concept, cybersecurity
framework creators should determine the appropriate level of detail to guide organizations.
5.5 Respond
A cybersecurity framework should include the Respond concept.
The Respond concept develops the appropriate activities regarding the response to cybersecurity events.
The activities in the Respond concept allow an organization to qualify the cybersecurity events in
their environment and react to them. These activities allow an organization to categorize, evaluate,
and remediate cybersecurity events based on their specific needs, resources, stakeholders and
requirements.
The Respond concept can include the traditional incident response concepts as well as policies,
procedures and plans. Categories can include: response planning, communications, analysis, mitigation,
improvements, incident response, environment sterilization or malware eradication.
A cybersecurity framework creator should consider the broader context of the Respond concept,
e.g. managerial and procedural aspects. In addition to incident response, the Respond concept can
incorporate communication to and from external parties. These communications can be vulnerability
disclosures, threat reports or other information provided by external sources. Additionally, the Respond
concept can include the sharing of information with external sources. A cybersecurity framework
creator should consider the entire ecosystem in which the cybersecurity framework will be deployed to
understand the Respond concept.

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5.6 Recover
A cybersecurity framework should include the Recover concept.
The Recover concept develops the appropriate activities to restore services, repair systems and restore
reputation.
The activities in the Recover concept define the restoration and communication related activities after
a cybersecurity event. The Recover concept is not only a reactive concept, but also a proactive concept.
Effective and efficient planning and execution of the activities in the Recover concept should minimize
damage and help organizations resume operations.
It is possible that services have been degraded during a cybersecurity incident. The Recover concept
is an opportunity to provide guidance on how to restore those services. Services can be technical or
managerial processes in nature. Assets can have reached an inoperable or undesired state of operation.
The Recover concept is an opportunity to provide guidance on how to repair those assets. Reputation
can have been damaged during a cybersecurity incident. Reputation can be a key factor in maintaining
market share or consumer confidence. Categories can include: recovery planning, communications,
improvements, recovery training and recovery execution.
A cybersecurity framework creator should consider a number of factors influencing priority of service
restoration when producing a cybersecurity framework. These include business impact, stakeholder
needs, implementation scenarios and technological maturity. While some cybersecurity frameworks
do not incorporate business goals, the non-technical ramifications of a recovery can be severe and can
be addressed by a cybersecurity framework.
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cybersecurity
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framework depend on the context and requirements that guide
cybersecurity framework creators. Once all activities are identified, they should be organized under
the concepts and then, if needed, split into categories and subcategories depending on the desired level
of detail. If an additional level of detail is desired, cybersecurity framework creators can add more
detailed statements to align at the subcategory level.

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Annex A
(informative)
Considerations in the creation of a cybersecurity framework
A.1 General
The considerations proposed in this annex aim to guide cybersecurity framework creators in designing
a cybersecurity framework.
While there can be other interpretations of the concepts and standards listed, A.2 to A.4 are presented
as a compendium of three examples.
Example 1 is a replication of ISO/IEC TR 27103 which demonstrates a cybersecurity framework created
from selected ISO/IEC standards. This example provides additional categories which are a further
subdivision of the base concepts. While categories within a specific concept can vary, concepts remain
constant per this document. Tables A.1 to A.5 show example categories and references within each
concept.
Example 2 is also a replication of ISO/IEC TR 27103 which demonstrates a cybersecurity framework
created from selected ISO/IEC standards. While categories within a specific concept can vary, concepts
remain constant per this document. This example provides an additional layer of specification with
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both categories and subcategories. Tables A.6 to A.27 show example categories, subcategories and
references within each category.
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Example 3 is a generic cybersecurity framework which is does not reference other standards or
guidance. This cybersecurity framework specifies categories within each concept and subcategories
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within each category.
A.2 Example 1
Table A.1 — Example categories and references within Identify

Category Description References
Business environment The organization’s objectives, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, Clause 4
stakeholders, and activities are
ISO/IEC 27001:2013, Clause 5
understood and used to inform
roles, responsibilities and risk ISO/IEC 27036 (all parts)
management decisions. Compre-
hensive security measures are
necessary covering the company
itself, its group companies, busi-
ness partners of its supply chain
and IT system control outsourcing
companies.
Risk assessment The organization understands the ISO/IEC 27001:2013, Clause 6
risks to the organization’s opera-
ISO/IEC 27014
tions and assets. The management
are required to drive cybersecuri-
ty risk measures considering any
possible risk while in proceeding
with the utilization of IT.

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