What are Cybersecurity Roles and Responsibilities GV.RR?

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.​

Key Practices:

  • Executive Oversight: Senior leadership is actively involved in cybersecurity risk management decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.​

  • Ethical Standards: A code of conduct is established, promoting ethical behavior and accountability in handling sensitive information.​

  • 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.​

Key Roles:

  • Information Security Officer: Oversees the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.​

  • IT Department: Manages technical controls, monitors systems, and responds to security incidents.​

  • 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.​

Key Practices:

  • Customer Agreements: Define security responsibilities and expectations in service contracts.​

  • 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.​

Key Practices:

  • Contractual Obligations: Include specific security requirements and compliance standards in supplier contracts.​

  • 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.​

Key Practices:

  • Incident Reporting: Implement clear procedures for reporting security incidents and vulnerabilities.​HHS.gov

  • 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.​

Key Practices:

  • Budget Allocation: Allocate sufficient resources to support cybersecurity initiatives and infrastructure.​

  • 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.​

Key Practices:

  • Security Training: Provide regular cybersecurity awareness training to all employees.​

  • Access Management: Ensure timely deprovisioning of access rights when employees leave the organization.​

  • 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.​