CYBERSECURITY PROTOCOL FOR INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS (ICS) CHECKLIST 2026 Created by ChecklistGuro (https://checklistguro.com) --- NETWORK SEGMENTATION & PERIMETER DEFENSE --- [ ] Network Perimeter Status (Fully Segmented (IT/OT Air-Gapped/Firewalled), Partially Segmented, No Segmentation Detected) [ ] Implemented Security Controls (Firewall Implementation, DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Configuration, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), VLAN Implementation, Unidirectional Gateways (Data Diodes)) [ ] Firewall Configuration Details [ ] Network Topology Diagram [ ] Last Network Perimeter Audit Date [ ] Network Security Engineer Verification --- ACCESS CONTROL & IDENTITY MANAGEMENT --- [ ] MFA Deployment Status (Fully Implemented, Partially Implemented, Not Implemented) [ ] Authenticated User Roles Verified (Administrator, Operator, Engineer, Viewer/Read-Only, External Vendor) [ ] Last Access Review Date [ ] Identified Access Discrepancies or Vulnerabilities [ ] User Access Permission Matrix [ ] Security Auditor Verification --- ENDPOINT PROTECTION & DEVICE SECURITY --- [ ] HMI (Human Machine Interface) Antivirus Status (Fully Updated, Out of Date, Not Installed, Not Applicable) [ ] Protected Endpoints Identified (Engineering Workstations, HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces), Historian Servers, Operator Terminals, SCADA Servers) [ ] Last Security Scan Timestamp [ ] Antivirus Definition Report [ ] Unresolved Security Vulnerabilities [ ] Security Officer Verification --- PATCH MANAGEMENT & VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT --- [ ] Last Vulnerability Scan Date [ ] Critical Vulnerability Status (No critical vulnerabilities identified, Critical vulnerabilities identified - Remediation in progress, Critical vulnerabilities identified - Urgent action required) [ ] Summary of Identified Vulnerabilities and Risk Assessment [ ] Patched Asset Categories (PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMI (Human Machine Interfaces), Engineering Workstations, Network Switches/Routers, Sensors & Actuators) [ ] Upload Scan Report/Patch Log [ ] Security Officer Approval --- INCIDENT RESPONSE & DISASTER RECOVERY --- [ ] Last Incident Response Drill Date [ ] Incident Severity Level (Low (Minimal Operational Impact), Medium (Partial System Disruption), High (Critical Process Downtime), Critical (Total System Compromise/Safety Risk)) [ ] Recovered Systems Checklist (PLC Logic & Firmware, HMI Configuration Files, SCADA Databases, Network Switch Configurations, Historian Data Archives) [ ] Incident Summary & Root Cause Analysis [ ] Upload Backup Verification Log [ ] Incident Response Lead Authorization --- PHYSICAL SECURITY & HARDWARE INTEGRITY --- [ ] Control Cabinet Access Status (Locked and Secured, Unlocked/Tampered, N/A) [ ] Physical Security Measures Present (CCTV Surveillance, Biometric Access Control, Security Seals/Tamper-evident Tape, Motion Sensors, Security Badge Readers) [ ] Unused USB/Peripherals Check [ ] Identified Vulnerabilities or Physical Breaches [ ] Last Physical Inspection Date [ ] Inspector Authorization --- MONITORING, LOGGING & THREAT DETECTION --- [ ] IDS (Intrusion Detection System) Status (Active & Monitoring, Alerts Only, Inactive/Not Implemented) [ ] Monitored Protocol Types (Modbus, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, DNP3, OPC UA) [ ] Last Security Log Review Date [ ] Number of Unresolved Security Alerts [ ] Detected Anomalies & Observations [ ] Log Export/Audit Report Attachment --- SUPPLY CHAIN & THIRD-PARTY ACCESS SECURITY --- [ ] Vendor Access Level (Full Remote Access, Restricted/VPN Only, On-site Only, No Direct Access) [ ] Security Documentation Verified (SOC2 Report, ISO 27001 Certification, Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), Cybersecurity Compliance Certificate) [ ] Last Security Audit Date of Vendor [ ] Upload Vendor Security Assessment Form [ ] Vendor Name and Contact Information [ ] Description of Risk Mitigation Measures for Third-Party Access [ ] Compliance Officer Approval --- EMPLOYEE TRAINING & SECURITY AWARENESS --- [ ] Last Training Completion Date [ ] Training Modules Completed (Phishing Awareness, Industrial Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Secure Remote Access Protocols, Incident Reporting Procedures, Physical Security & Device Handling) [ ] Percentage of Staff Trained (Target vs. Actual) [ ] Training Gaps and Identified Weaknesses [ ] Training Attendance Logs & Certifications [ ] Safety & Security Officer Verification --- AUDIT COMPLIANCE & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT --- [ ] Audit Completion Date [ ] Compliance Standard Alignment (IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, ISO/IEC 27001, Internal Policy Only) [ ] Identified Non-Compliance Areas (Network Configuration, Access Management, Patching Protocols, Physical Security, Employee Training) [ ] Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Details [ ] Supporting Audit Documentation [ ] Lead Auditor Signature --- END OF TEMPLATE --- Transform this text into a digital, automated, and trackable mobile app! 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