Managing information security in the ICT supply chain
Processes and procedures should be defined and implemented to manage the information security risks associated with the ICT products and services supply chain.
Purpose
To address information security risks within the ICT supply chain.
Implementation Guidance
Assess security risks in the supply chain
Verify the security of ICT products and services
Monitor supplier security practices continuously
Implement secure development practices for custom software
Maintain visibility into the supply chain
Recommended Tools
Snyk
Developer-first security platform for finding and fixing vulnerabilities in code, dependencies, and containers.
GitHub Dependabot
Automated dependency updates and security alerts built into GitHub.
Semgrep
Fast, open-source static analysis tool. Best free SAST option for startups.
Notion
All-in-one workspace for documentation, policies, and knowledge management. Perfect for startups to manage all ISO 27001 documentation.
ISO 27001 Services from the Directory
These providers can help you implement A.5.21 and achieve ISO 27001 certification.
Advisera
Provider of ISO 27001 documentation, training, and consultancy services to help businesses achieve compliance.
Anecdotes
Enterprise agentic GRC platform with 230+ integrations and 40+ pre-mapped frameworks for Fortune 500 compliance programs.
Arrow Cyber Advisors
Arrow Cyber Advisors enables organizations to build measurable cybersecurity maturity and resilience. We specialize in governance, risk and compliance advisory, providing clear security direction, maturity benchmarking, and execution support tailored to regulated and high-risk environments.
Atoro
Atoro offers specialized ISO 27001 certification services for SaaS companies, simplifying compliance with expert tools.
AuditBoard
Enterprise connected risk platform trusted by over 50% of the Fortune 500 for audit, risk, and compliance management.
Auro Security
Most modern product teams, including SaaS, FinTech and cloud-native startups are moving fast, building with AI, and operating in an environment where enterprise buyers, regulators, and investors expect real security. Auro Security exists to help those teams get there. Operating across India and the Middle East, we work with founders, CTOs, and compliance leads to build security programs that hold up under scrutiny, not just on paper. What We Do We offer a focused suite of cybersecurity services: - SOC 2 and ISO 27001 Compliance: End-to-end audit readiness, gap assessments, policy creation, evidence collection support, and continuous monitoring. - VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing): Deep technical testing for web apps, mobile apps, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and networks to uncover risks before attackers do. - vCISO Services: Fractional cybersecurity leadership to help you build a security roadmap, manage risk, and meet enterprise expectations as you scale. Who We Serve We primarily work with: SaaS companies and cloud-native startups, FinTech and payments platforms, early-stage teams preparing for enterprise sales or compliance audits.
Related Controls
Other controls in Organizational Controls
Implementing A.5.21 for a client?
ISMS Copilot drafts policies, evidence, and SoA wording for A.5.21 Managing information security in the ICT supply chain. Built for compliance professionals.
Try ISMS Copilot free