Standards Comparison

    AS9120B

    Mandatory
    2016

    Aerospace standard for distributor quality management systems

    VS

    MAS TRM

    Mandatory
    2021

    Singapore guidelines for technology risk management in finance

    Quick Verdict

    AS9120B certifies aerospace distributors' QMS for traceability and counterfeit prevention, enabling supply chain approval. MAS TRM mandates financial firms' tech risk governance and cyber resilience via supervisory enforcement, ensuring stability and trust.

    Quality Management

    AS9120B

    AS9120B: Quality Management Systems for Aerospace Distributors

    Cost
    €€€
    Complexity
    High
    Implementation Time
    6-12 months

    Key Features

    • Prevents counterfeit parts via verification and quarantine processes
    • Ensures traceability for split lots and chain-of-custody
    • Mandates risk-based external provider evaluation and monitoring
    • Implements configuration management using sales order records
    • Requires product safety and ethical behavior awareness training
    Technology Risk Management

    MAS TRM

    MAS Technology Risk Management Guidelines

    Cost
    €€€€
    Complexity
    High
    Implementation Time
    12-18 months

    Key Features

    • Board and senior management accountability
    • Proportional implementation by risk profile
    • Third-party risk management requirements
    • Cyber resilience via defence-in-depth
    • Annual penetration testing for internet systems

    Detailed Analysis

    A comprehensive look at the specific requirements, scope, and impact of each standard.

    AS9120B Details

    What It Is

    AS9120B is the IAQG quality management system standard for aviation, space, and defense distributors, building on ISO 9001:2015's 10-clause structure. It targets organizations procuring, storing, splitting, and reselling parts without alteration, using a risk-based approach to address distribution risks like traceability loss and counterfeits.

    Key Components

    • Over 100 aerospace-specific requirements beyond ISO 9001.
    • Core areas: context analysis, leadership, planning, support, operations (traceability, counterfeit prevention, provider controls), evaluation, improvement.
    • Built on PDCA cycle; requires documented information, not full manual.
    • Certification via accredited bodies, OASIS listing.

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Commercial necessity for OEM supply chains.
    • Mitigates risks of nonconformities, counterfeits, recalls.
    • Enhances market access, customer trust, efficiency.
    • Builds resilience via KPIs, audits, reviews.

    Implementation Overview

    • Phased: gap analysis, process design, training, audits (6-12 months).
    • Applies to distributors globally; scales by size.
    • Involves cross-functional teams, internal audits, Stage 1/2 certification.

    MAS TRM Details

    What It Is

    MAS Technology Risk Management (TRM) Guidelines (revised January 2021) are supervisory guidance from Singapore's Monetary Authority for financial institutions. They promote sound practices for managing technology and cyber risks across governance, operations, and resilience, using a principles-based, proportional, risk-focused approach.

    Key Components

    • 15 sections covering governance, risk frameworks, secure development, IT service management, resilience, access controls, cryptography, data security, cyber operations, assessments, and audit.
    • Synthesised into 12 core principles like board accountability and defence-in-depth.
    • No fixed controls; emphasises outcomes for CIA (confidentiality, integrity, availability) with independent assurance.

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Meets MAS supervisory expectations to avoid fines/enforcement.
    • Enhances resilience, reduces cyber incidents, builds trust.
    • Supports digital transformation securely.

    Implementation Overview

    • Phased: governance, asset inventory, controls, testing, monitoring.
    • Applies to all MAS-supervised FIs; scales by risk/complexity.
    • No certification; demonstrated via audits, metrics, board reporting. (178 words)

    Key Differences

    Scope

    AS9120B
    Aerospace distribution QMS, traceability, counterfeit prevention
    MAS TRM
    Financial sector technology/cyber risk governance, resilience

    Industry

    AS9120B
    Aerospace distributors globally
    MAS TRM
    Singapore financial institutions

    Nature

    AS9120B
    Voluntary IAQG certification standard
    MAS TRM
    Supervisory guidelines with enforcement

    Testing

    AS9120B
    Internal audits, certification audits
    MAS TRM
    Annual pen tests, vulnerability assessments, DR tests

    Penalties

    AS9120B
    Loss of certification, market exclusion
    MAS TRM
    Fines, license revocation, executive prohibitions

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about AS9120B and MAS TRM

    AS9120B FAQ

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