1.2.1 As part of their policy on the security of network and information systems referred to in point …

Requirement

As part of their policy on the security of network and information systems referred to in point 1.1, the relevant entities shall lay down responsibilities and authorities for network and information system security and assign them to roles, allocate them according to the relevant entities’ needs and communicate them to the management bodies.

Guidance

• Write job descriptions in a way that clearly outlines rights and responsibilities.
• Assign security roles and responsibilities to personnel and include these roles in the organisational chart.
• Describe roles and assign corresponding responsibilities (e.g. chief information security officer), based on the guidance of international frameworks and standards, including the European cybersecurity skills framework (ECSF) (11).
• Ensure that the roles allocated are suitable for the size and business needs of the entity.
• Formally appoint competent personnel in security roles. Ensure that these assigned persons are competent on the basis of appropriate education, training or experience.

Examples of evidence

• Job descriptions.
• List of security roles, who occupies them and contact information.
• Formal appointment of the key security roles and responsibilities, for example, listed in the company organigram or management decision, etc.
• List of appointments and description of responsibilities and tasks for security roles.
• Evidence of competence of the assigned persons.

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