Compliance Matrix Template

This lesson provides a comprehensive compliance matrix template for mapping ISO 27019 controls to various regulatory requirements in the energy sector.

Template Purpose

Use this compliance matrix to:

• Demonstrate alignment with multiple regulatory frameworks
• Avoid duplication of effort
• Streamline audit preparation
• Track compliance status across requirements
• Identify control gaps

Compliance Matrix Structure

Columns to Include

1. Control ID: ISO 27019 control reference
2. Control Description: Brief description of the control
3. Implementation Status: Not Started / In Progress / Implemented / Maintained
4. NERC CIP Mapping: Which CIP requirements this satisfies
5. NIS2 Mapping: EU directive requirements
6. IEC 62351 Mapping: Power system communication security
7. ISO 27001 Annex A: Related Annex A controls
8. Evidence Location: Where compliance evidence is stored
9. Responsible Party: Who owns this control
10. Last Verified: Date of last verification
11. Next Review: Scheduled review date
12. Notes: Additional context or exceptions

Using the Compliance Matrix

Initial Population

1. List all applicable ISO 27019 controls
2. Map to each regulatory framework
3. Document current implementation status
4. Identify responsible parties
5. Establish review schedule

Ongoing Maintenance

• Update status as controls are implemented
• Document evidence locations
• Track review dates
• Note any gaps or exceptions
• Use for audit preparation

Benefits

• Single source of truth for compliance
• Identifies overlapping requirements
• Streamlines evidence collection
• Facilitates audit responses
• Supports resource planning

Example Mappings

ISO 27019 Network Segmentation maps to:

• NERC CIP-005 (Electronic Security Perimeters)
• NIS2 Article 21 (Cybersecurity Risk Management)
• ISO 27001 A.13.1 (Network Security Management)

ISO 27019 Patch Management maps to:

• NERC CIP-007 (Systems Security Management)
• NERC CIP-010 (Configuration Change Management)
• NIS2 Article 21 (Security Measures)
• ISO 27001 A.12.6.1 (Technical Vulnerability Management)

Compliance Reporting

Use the matrix to generate:

• Executive compliance summaries
• Audit readiness reports
• Gap analysis reports
• Resource allocation justifications
• Progress tracking dashboards

This template helps energy utilities manage complex multi-framework compliance efficiently.

Next Lesson: Final Assessment covering all ISO 27019 modules.