Digital / Cyber Operational Risk Checklist
Assess whether digital systems, operational technology (OT), and cyber-related risks are properly identified, controlled, and monitored to protect business continuity, production systems, data integrity, and operational safety. This checklist supports ISO 27001 principles, OT security awareness, and modern digitalized operations.
This checklist template is designed for manufacturing, development, management, warehousing and focuses on Readiness assessment info.
What This Template Covers
Use this template to review Readiness assessment info with a structured format that supports consistent follow-up and faster decision-making.
- Readiness assessment info
Why This Version Is Different
Unlike generic templates, this version is tailored to the management systems category, the Basic maturity level, and the workflow of manufacturing, development, management, warehousing.
Template Questions
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1. Are all critical digital and operational systems (ERP, CMMS, SCADA, PLCs, cloud tools) identified and documented?
Clauses:
The organization has a clear inventory of systems that support operations and production.
Recommendations:
Maintain an up-to-date register of all IT and OT systems, including ownership and business criticality.
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2. Are cyber risks assessed for both IT systems and operational technology (OT) environments?
Clauses:
Risk assessments cover both office IT systems and production/industrial control systems.
Recommendations:
Extend traditional IT security risk assessments to include OT environments such as machinery control systems.
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3. Are access controls implemented to ensure only authorized personnel can access critical systems and data?
Clauses:
System access is restricted based on roles and responsibilities.
Recommendations:
Use role-based access control (RBAC) and regularly review user permissions.
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4. Are user accounts and access rights regularly reviewed and updated?
Clauses:
Access is removed or updated when employees change roles or leave the organization.
Recommendations:
Conduct periodic access reviews and enforce strict offboarding procedures.
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5. Are backup systems in place for critical operational and business data?
Clauses:
Data can be restored in case of system failure, cyberattack, or corruption.
Recommendations:
Implement automated backup systems with regular restoration testing.
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6. Are backups tested periodically to ensure data recovery is possible?
Clauses:
Backup data is verified through recovery testing, not just stored.
Recommendations:
Schedule regular recovery drills to confirm backup integrity.
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7. Are cybersecurity threats (malware, phishing, ransomware) actively monitored and managed?
Clauses:
The organization has mechanisms to detect and respond to cyber threats.
Recommendations:
Implement endpoint protection, firewalls, and threat monitoring systems.
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8. Are OT systems (machines, PLCs, production controls) protected from unauthorized network access?
Clauses:
Production systems are isolated or securely segmented from general IT networks.
Recommendations:
Use network segmentation and secure gateways between IT and OT systems.
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9. Are software updates, patches, and firmware updates managed in a controlled and timely manner?
Clauses:
Systems are kept up to date without disrupting operations.
Recommendations:
Implement a patch management process with defined maintenance windows.
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10. Is there a defined incident response plan for cyber or digital system failures?
Clauses:
The organization knows how to respond quickly to cyber incidents or system outages.
Recommendations:
Develop and test an incident response plan including escalation procedures.
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12 total questions
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