CGRC · Question #219
What are the responsibilities of a system owner? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply. Response:
The correct answer is A. Integrates security considerations into application and system purchasing decisions and B. Ensures that the systems are properly assessed for vulnerabilities and must report any to the C. Ensures that adequate security is being provided by the necessary controls, password. System owners are responsible for integrating security into purchasing decisions, overseeing vulnerability assessments and reporting, and ensuring adequate security via necessary controls. They are key stakeholders for the overall security posture of their systems.
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What are the responsibilities of a system owner? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply. Response:
Options
- AIntegrates security considerations into application and system purchasing decisions and
- BEnsures that the systems are properly assessed for vulnerabilities and must report any to the
- CEnsures that adequate security is being provided by the necessary controls, password
- DEnsures that the necessary security controls are in place.
How the community answered
(50 responses)- A94% (47)
- D6% (3)
Why each option
System owners are responsible for integrating security into purchasing decisions, overseeing vulnerability assessments and reporting, and ensuring adequate security via necessary controls. They are key stakeholders for the overall security posture of their systems.
The System Owner is responsible for ensuring that security requirements and considerations are incorporated into all application and system purchasing and acquisition decisions.
System Owners are accountable for ensuring that their systems are regularly assessed for vulnerabilities and that any identified findings are reported and addressed according to organizational policy.
System Owners must ensure that adequate security is provided for their information systems through the proper implementation and maintenance of necessary controls, including those related to password management and other security mechanisms.
While a System Owner is accountable for the overall security posture, the statement 'Ensures that the necessary security controls are in place' is a very broad responsibility that is implicitly covered by ensuring 'adequate security is being provided by the necessary controls' (choice C) or is often delegated as a direct implementation task to an ISSO or technical staff, with the SO providing oversight.
Concept tested: NIST RMF System Owner responsibilities
Source: https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-37r2.pdf
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