Standards Comparison

    ISO 55001

    Voluntary
    2014

    International standard for asset management systems

    VS

    23 NYCRR 500

    Mandatory
    2017

    New York regulation for financial services cybersecurity

    Quick Verdict

    ISO 55001 provides voluntary asset management certification for global infrastructure firms, optimizing lifecycle value. 23 NYCRR 500 mandates cybersecurity compliance for NY financial entities, enforcing governance and rapid incident reporting to protect NPI.

    Asset Management

    ISO 55001

    ISO 55001:2024 Asset management — Management systems — Requirements

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

    Key Features

    • Requires Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) linking strategy to operations
    • Follows Annex SL structure for integration with other management systems
    • Applies PDCA cycle across Clauses 4-10 for continual improvement
    • Mandates formal asset management decision-making framework (2024 update)
    • Separates risks and opportunities in planning with climate change consideration
    Financial Services

    23 NYCRR 500

    23 NYCRR Part 500 Cybersecurity Regulation

    Cost
    €€€€
    Complexity
    High
    Implementation Time
    18-24 months

    Key Features

    • CISO/CEO annual dual-signature compliance certification
    • 72-hour cybersecurity incident notification to NYDFS
    • Phishing-resistant MFA for privileged and remote access
    • Risk-based third-party service provider oversight policy
    • Annual penetration testing and vulnerability management

    Detailed Analysis

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

    ISO 55001 Details

    What It Is

    ISO 55001:2024 is the international certification standard specifying requirements for an Asset Management System (AMS). It enables organizations to establish, implement, maintain, and improve processes realizing value from assets across lifecycles. Applicable to asset-intensive sectors, it uses a risk-based, PDCA-aligned approach via Annex SL structure.

    Key Components

    • Clauses 4-10: Context, Leadership, Planning, Support, Operation, Performance Evaluation, Improvement.
    • 72 'shall' requirements focusing on SAMP, decision framework, risks/opportunities.
    • Built on ISO 55000 terminology and Annex SL for integration.
    • Third-party certification via audits.

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Optimizes asset performance, costs, risks amid regulations and stakeholder expectations.
    • Voluntary but drives compliance, resilience, financial discipline.
    • Enhances governance, breaks silos, builds trust (e.g., utilities, infrastructure).
    • Provides competitive edge through certification.

    Implementation Overview

    • Phased: gap analysis, SAMP development, competence building, operational controls.
    • Suits mid-to-large organizations in utilities, transport, manufacturing.
    • Involves training, tools (EAM/CMMS), audits; 12-24 months typical.

    23 NYCRR 500 Details

    What It Is

    23 NYCRR Part 500 is the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Cybersecurity Regulation for financial services entities. It mandates a risk-based cybersecurity program to protect nonpublic information (NPI) and information systems' confidentiality, integrity, and availability, applying to NY-licensed banks, insurers, and related firms.

    Key Components

    • 14 core requirements: cybersecurity program (§500.2), policy (§500.3), CISO (§500.4), MFA (§500.12), encryption (§500.15), TPSP oversight (§500.11), incident response (§500.16), 72-hour notification (§500.17).
    • Pillars include governance, risk assessments, technical controls, testing, and annual CISO/CEO certification.
    • Built on NIST CSF-like methodologies; no formal certification but DFS examinations and five-year record retention.

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Mandatory for Covered Entities to avoid multimillion-dollar fines (e.g., Robinhood $30M).
    • Enhances resilience, TPSP management, reduces incident risk.
    • Builds board-level accountability, stakeholder trust, and competitive edge in financial services.

    Implementation Overview

    • Phased roadmap: gap analysis, asset inventory, MFA rollout, TPSP contracts over 0-24 months.
    • Targets NY financial sector; Class A firms need enhanced audits/EDR.
    • Focuses on evidence-based compliance via centralized repositories.

    Key Differences

    Scope

    ISO 55001
    Asset management systems lifecycle governance
    23 NYCRR 500
    Cybersecurity for information systems and NPI

    Industry

    ISO 55001
    Asset-intensive sectors globally (utilities, infrastructure)
    23 NYCRR 500
    NY financial services (banks, insurers, licensees)

    Nature

    ISO 55001
    Voluntary ISO certification standard
    23 NYCRR 500
    Mandatory NY state regulation with enforcement

    Testing

    ISO 55001
    Internal audits, management reviews, PDCA cycles
    23 NYCRR 500
    Annual pen testing, vulnerability scans, risk assessments

    Penalties

    ISO 55001
    Loss of certification, no legal penalties
    23 NYCRR 500
    Fines, consent orders, license actions

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about ISO 55001 and 23 NYCRR 500

    ISO 55001 FAQ

    23 NYCRR 500 FAQ

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