What are the responsibilities of a system owner? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

Question

Options

• AIntegrates security considerations into application and system purchasing decisions and
• BEnsures that the necessary security controls are in place.
• CEnsures that adequate security is being provided by the necessary controls, password
• DEnsures that the systems are properly assessed for vulnerabilities and must report any to the

• A
  69% (24)
• B
  31% (11)

Explanation

Options A, C, and D correctly describe system owner responsibilities because system owners are accountable for the security posture of their specific systems throughout the lifecycle - from purchasing decisions (A), to overseeing the operational adequacy of controls including access mechanisms like passwords (C), to ensuring vulnerability assessments are conducted and findings are escalated (D).

Option B is the distractor. "Ensuring the necessary security controls are in place" is typically the responsibility of the data owner or the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) - roles focused on defining and mandating what controls must exist, rather than overseeing how a specific system operates under those controls. The system owner works within an established control framework, not as the authority that defines it.

Memory tip: Think of the system owner as the "caretaker" of a specific system - they integrate security when buying it, monitor that existing protections are adequate, and report weaknesses found. If a responsibility sounds like it belongs to a security policy setter (determining what controls are required), that's the data owner or security officer, not the system owner.

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