Information security roles and responsibilities
Information security roles and responsibilities should be defined and allocated according to the organization needs.
Purpose
To establish accountability for information security activities and ensure clear ownership of security responsibilities.
Implementation Guidance
Document information security roles including CISO, data protection officer, system owners
Define responsibilities for each role in a RACI matrix
Ensure segregation of duties for critical security functions
Include information security responsibilities in job descriptions
Review and update role definitions as the organization evolves
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