Cybersecurity roles and responsibilities are coordinated and aligned with all internal and external stakeholders to enable accountability, performance assessment, and continuous improvement (formerly ID.GV-2)
GV.RR-01: Leadership Responsibility and Risk-Aware Culture
At eXpress badging, organizational leadership is committed to managing cybersecurity risks and fostering a risk-aware culture.
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Executive Oversight: Senior leadership is actively involved in cybersecurity risk management decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
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Ethical Standards: A code of conduct is established, promoting ethical behavior and accountability in handling sensitive information.
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Continuous Improvement: Regular assessments and updates to cybersecurity practices are conducted to adapt to evolving threats and technologies.
GV.RR-02: Internal Roles and Responsibilities
Clear roles and responsibilities related to cybersecurity risk management are defined and communicated within the organization.
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Information Security Officer: Oversees the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
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IT Department: Manages technical controls, monitors systems, and responds to security incidents.
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All Employees: Responsible for adhering to security policies and reporting potential security issues.
GV.RR-03: External Stakeholder Responsibilities
Roles and responsibilities for customers, partners, and other third-party stakeholders are established and communicated.
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Customer Agreements: Define security responsibilities and expectations in service contracts.
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Partner Collaboration: Engage in joint security initiatives and information sharing to enhance collective cybersecurity posture.
GV.RR-04: Supplier Responsibilities
Roles and responsibilities for suppliers are established, documented in contractual language, and communicated.
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Contractual Obligations: Include specific security requirements and compliance standards in supplier contracts.
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Regular Assessments: Conduct periodic evaluations of supplier security practices to ensure ongoing compliance.
GV.RR-05: Communication Channels for Cybersecurity Risks
Lines of communication across the organization are established for cybersecurity risks, including supply chain risks.
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Incident Reporting: Implement clear procedures for reporting security incidents and vulnerabilities.HHS.gov
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Information Sharing: Facilitate regular meetings and updates to discuss cybersecurity matters and share relevant information.
GV.RR-06: Resourcing and Authority for Cybersecurity
Resourcing and authorities for cybersecurity are decided commensurate with risk strategy, roles, and policies.
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Budget Allocation: Allocate sufficient resources to support cybersecurity initiatives and infrastructure.
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Authority Levels: Define decision-making authority for cybersecurity matters across different organizational levels.
GV.RR-07: Integration of Cybersecurity in Human Resources Practices
Cybersecurity is included in human resources practices, such as training, deprovisioning, and personnel screening.
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Security Training: Provide regular cybersecurity awareness training to all employees.
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Access Management: Ensure timely deprovisioning of access rights when employees leave the organization.
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Background Checks: Conduct thorough background checks for personnel in sensitive positions.
This structured approach ensures that eXpress badging's cybersecurity roles and responsibilities are well-defined, communicated, and integrated into organizational practices, aligning with the NIST CSF GV.RR categories.