ISO 19650-5:2020 is the Indian Standard (BIS) for organization and digitization of information about buildings and civil engineering works, including bim — information management using bim — part 5: security-minded approach to information management. ISO 19650-5:2020 introduces a security-minded approach to BIM. Mandatory reference for projects involving defence assets, critical national infrastructure, or any asset where uncontrolled disclosure of design data could create safety, security, or commercial risk.
Specifies the principles and requirements for security-minded information management in projects using BIM. Addresses how to identify, protect, and manage sensitive information (cyber, physical, personnel security).
Overview
- Status
- Current
- Usage level
- Important
- Domain
- Digital Construction — BIM and Digital Construction
- Type
- International Standard
Also on InfraLens for ISO 19650-5
BIM-relevant code. See the BIM Hub for ISO 19650, IFC, and LOD/LOIN frameworks used alongside it.
Practical Notes
! Read this part FIRST if your project involves any defence, nuclear, critical infrastructure, or government facility
! Security-mindedness adds appointment clauses, vetting requirements, and CDE access controls
! Many projects skip Part 5 because they assume it doesn't apply — verify with a sensitivity assessment first
Frequently referenced clauses
Cl. 5 — Sensitivity assessment: identifying when security-mindedness applies
Cl. 6 — Security strategy: built asset security strategy (BASS), security management plan (SMP)
Cl. 7 — Breach response: identifying and responding to security incidents
BIMISO 19650securitycyber securitysensitive assetsinformation securitycritical infrastructure
International Equivalents
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Key Values2
Quick Reference Values
TriggersDefence, critical infrastructure, government facilities, financial institutions
Output documentsBASS, SMP, Security Breach Management Plan
Tables & Referenced Sections
Frequently Asked Questions1
When does ISO 19650-5 apply to my project?+
When the asset is sensitive: defence, government, critical infrastructure (power, water, transport), data centres, financial facilities, or any asset where releasing design information could enable attack or harm. Run a sensitivity assessment per Cl. 5 to decide.
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