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Repsol develops a flexible yet robust approach to third-party cybersecurity

Repsol has followed a flexible yet robust third-party cybersecurity management approach. Different supply-chain cybersecurity risk scenarios are treated according to their third-party type, including: – IT and digital providers – OT providers with remote or physical access to ICS – Business providers receiving and keeping sensitive information from Repsol – Business providers that are critical for maintaining normal business operations In the search for security and agility, Repsol has also defined clear processes for each scenario. These include: – A specific internal triage questionnaire, which helps qualify the risk potential of the contract (independent of provider), assigning a risk tier level – If the tier is medium or high, providers are assessed through security rating tools and questionnaires, according to the type of service – If the tier is high, certifications are required, additional evidence may be requested, and penetration testing could be undertaken – Depending on the tier level and type of contract, specific clauses are included by default into the final contract with security requirements – Ensuring that different cases are treated differently is vital to making the process scalable and helps contract holders accept an additional step in the procurement process.

Year published
01 January 2022
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Repsol