Technical Guidance Note on Information Security for Carbon Markets Infrastructure: Tools and Recommendations

The "Technical Guidance Note on Information Security for Carbon Markets Infrastructure: Tools and Recommendations" is one of five guidance notes prepared by the Carbon Markets Infrastructure Working Group (CMI WG). This note provides practical guidance to strengthen information security across carbon market systems. It outlines common vulnerabilities, introduces a maturity-based framework for assessing security practices, and offers tools to implement scalable, audit-ready controls. Covering key domains such as data protection, access management, and incident response, the note supports stakeholders in aligning with international standards like ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST. Designed for modular adoption, it helps governments, registries, and platforms enhance digital resilience and protect market integrity in an increasingly interconnected environment.