Defining an ISMS scope under EASA Part-IS requires more than identifying systems or organisational boundaries. It demands a safety-focused understanding of how information supports approved aviation activities and where information security risks could affect safety. This article explores a structured, practical approach to defining ISMS scope that aligns operational reality with Part-IS regulatory expectations.

ISMS scoping under Part IS is about protecting aviation safety, not everything at once. Discover how to define a clear, defensible ISMS scope by focusing on aviation safety elements exposed to information security risks, and why getting this step right makes Part IS compliance far easier.