When assessing an organization's security policy according to standards established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001 and 27002, when can management responsibilities be

Asset identification is an important component of ISO 27001's risk assessment process, but the definition of management responsibilities is dependent on standards being in place, not on asset classification alone.

Under ISO 27001/27002, the information security framework follows a top-down hierarchy: policies define intent, standards define the measurable requirements, and only after standards are established can management responsibilities be clearly defined and assigned. Without defined standards, there is no baseline against which managers can be held accountable, making it impossible to meaningfully assign or assess management responsibilities.

Controls are implemented as a result of the risk treatment process and come after policies, standards, and management responsibilities are already established, making this the reverse of the correct order.

Procedures are operational, step-by-step documents that sit below standards and controls in the ISO 27001 hierarchy; management responsibilities must be defined before procedures are created, not the other way around.