Which of the following should be done FIRST when defining responsibilities for ownership of information and systems?

A risk assessment is performed after assets are identified and their ownership is understood, as it evaluates threats and vulnerabilities to existing assets.

Identifying systems that are outsourced is a component of a broader information asset inventory, not the absolute first foundational step for defining all ownership responsibilities.

Information classification occurs after information assets have been inventoried, as it categorizes data based on its sensitivity and value, which then informs ownership and protection requirements.

Before responsibilities for information and systems can be effectively assigned, an organization must first identify and document all its information assets and systems. Requiring an inventory of information assets establishes a comprehensive baseline of what needs to be governed and assigned ownership, providing the necessary foundation for subsequent steps.