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CGRC · Question #366

Who is the organizational official responsible for the development, implementation, assessment, and monitoring of security controls in an information system? Response:

The correct answer is A. Information System Owner (ISO). This question identifies the individual accountable for the overall lifecycle of security controls within an information system.

Security and Privacy Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance Program

Question

Who is the organizational official responsible for the development, implementation, assessment, and monitoring of security controls in an information system? Response:

Options

  • AInformation System Owner (ISO)
  • BInformation System Security Engineer (ISSE)
  • CInformation System Security Officer (ISSO)
  • DCommon Control Provider (CCP)

How the community answered

(50 responses)
  • A
    92% (46)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

This question identifies the individual accountable for the overall lifecycle of security controls within an information system.

AInformation System Owner (ISO)Correct

The Information System Owner (ISO) is ultimately responsible for the development, implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring of security controls for the specific information system they own. This role ensures that the system meets its security objectives and compliance requirements throughout its lifecycle.

BInformation System Security Engineer (ISSE)

An Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) focuses on engineering and technical aspects of security implementation, not the overarching ownership and accountability.

CInformation System Security Officer (ISSO)

An Information System Security Officer (ISSO) helps maintain the security posture of an information system but typically reports to or supports the ISO, who holds the ultimate responsibility.

DCommon Control Provider (CCP)

A Common Control Provider (CCP) is responsible for controls that are inherited by multiple systems, not specifically for the controls within a single, distinct information system.

Concept tested: NIST RMF Information System Owner responsibilities

Source: https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-37r2.pdf

Topics

#Organizational Roles#System Owner#Security Controls#NIST RMF

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