zekerheidsregistraties

Zekerheidsregistraties (security registries) are registries used to store data relating to security risk management within organizations and governmental bodies. They compile information about security measures, incidents, vulnerabilities, and personnel with access rights, facilitating risk assessment, compliance, and incident response. Registries may be maintained at different levels, including corporate, local, or national, and can cover various domains such as information security, physical security, and supply chain security.

A typical zekerheidsregistratie includes data elements such as identity of individuals, roles and access permissions, clearance levels, security controls in place, recorded security incidents, remediation actions, and status of mitigations. Records are kept with an audit trail detailing changes and access history. Registries can be used to determine who may access specific assets, track overdue vulnerabilities, and produce reports for audits, regulators, or management.

Governance and privacy: Because these registries often contain personal data or sensitive security information, they are subject to data protection rules and governance requirements. This includes lawful basis for processing, data minimization, retention periods, access controls, encryption, and regular reviews. Organizations typically define roles and responsibilities for maintaining accuracy, approving sharing, and ensuring data quality.

Challenges include ensuring data quality and interoperability between registries, protecting against unauthorized access, and balancing security needs with privacy rights. Standardization efforts and clear data-sharing agreements help improve usefulness while mitigating risks.