+Assigned Security, Compliance & Resilience Responsibilities
---+Stakeholder Accountability Structure
---+Authoritative Chain of Command

Assigned Security, Compliance & Resilience Responsibilities

Description

Mechanisms exist to assign one or more qualified individuals with the mission and resources to centrally-manage, coordinate, develop, implement and maintain an enterprise-wide Security, Compliance & Resilience Program (SCRP).

Possible Solutions & Considerations

Micro-Small Business (<10 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 1-2

∙ Third-party advisors (e.g., virtual CISO (vCISO), Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP))
∙ Designated internal security point of contact
∙ vCISO services (e.g., Truvantis, private vCISO firms)

Small Business (10-49 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 3-4

∙ Third-party advisors (e.g., virtual CISO (vCISO), Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP))
∙ Part-time or shared security manager
∙ vCISO services with defined scope and deliverables

Medium Business (50-249 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 5-6

∙ Dedicated Information Security Manager (ISM) or fractional CISO
∙ Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or equivalent role
∙ Defined Information Security Management System (ISMS) ownership

Large Business (250-999 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 7-8

∙ Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with defined authority and budget
∙ Security leadership team (CISO, DPO, IAM lead, etc.)
∙ Security organizational structure with clear reporting lines

Enterprise (> 1,000 staff) / BLS Firm Size Class 9

∙ Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with C-suite authority and board access
∙ Security leadership organization (CISO, Deputy CISO, DPO, domain leads)
∙ Security Center of Excellence (CoE)
∙ Defined succession planning for key security roles

SCR-CMM

Level 0 Not Performed

Practices are non-existent, based on the inability to demonstrate an implemented and operational capability. A reasonable person would conclude the control is not being performed.

Level 1 Performed Informally

SCR-CMM Level 1 criteria definitions are not available for this control:
▪ A reasonable person would conclude this control requires a structured process.
▪ At this level of maturity, the "ad hoc" nature of performing a capability informally would indicate the intent of the control is not met due to a lack of consistency and formality.

Level 2 Planned Tracked

Cybersecurity & Data Protection Governance (GOV) capabilities are requirements-driven, but are not standardized across the entity (e.g., local/regional level consistency). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Policies and standards associated with GOV domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with GOV domain capabilities are documented and maintained by process owners.
▪ IT and/or cybersecurity personnel work with business stakeholders and process owners to appropriately scope and reasonably implement cybersecurity and data protection controls associated with GOV domain capabilities to address applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD).
▪ Governance-related controls are primarily administrative and preventative in nature (e.g., policies, standards and procedures & guidelines).
▪ No formal Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team exists. GRC roles are assigned to existing IT and/or cybersecurity personnel.
▪ A qualified individual is assigned the role and responsibilities to centrally manage, coordinate, develop, implement and maintain a cybersecurity and data protection program (e.g., cybersecurity director or Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)).
▪ The individual assigned the role and responsibilities to centrally manage, coordinate, develop, implement and maintain a cybersecurity and data protection program develops plans to implement the organization's security, compliance and resiliency-related objectives.

Level 3 Well Defined

Cybersecurity & Data Protection Governance (GOV) capabilities are standardized across the entity for applicability to People, Processes, Technologies, Data and/or Facilities (PPTDF) to ensure consistency for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Policies and standards associated with GOV domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with GOV domain capabilities are well-documented and kept current by process owners.
▪ The entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function, is appropriately staffed and supported to implement and maintain GOV domain capabilities to address Minimum Compliance Requirements (MCR) (e.g., applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements) and Discretionary Security Requirements (DSR) (e.g., entity-required controls).
▪ Technology is leveraged to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of governance, risk management and compliance operations (e.g., GRC platform).
▪ A qualified individual is assigned the role and responsibilities to centrally-manage, coordinate, develop, implement and maintain an enterprise-wide Security, Compliance & Resilience Program (SCRP) (e.g., cybersecurity director or Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)).

Level 4 Quantitatively Controlled

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 4 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a quantitatively-controlled process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ While it may be possible to develop “metrics-driven” capabilities for this control, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.

Level 5 Continuously Improving

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 or Level 4 (if available) criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 5 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a continuously-improving process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ Level 5 capabilities should be considered “world-class” where the control builds on Level 4 capabilities, but are continuously improving through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Machine Learning (ML) technologies.
▪ While it may be possible to develop responsive capabilities for this control through the use of AI and/or ML technologies, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.

1. Ħarsa ġenerali

Stakeholder Accountability Structure

Description

Mechanisms exist to enforce an accountability structure so that appropriate teams and individuals are empowered, responsible and trained for identifying, mapping, measuring and managing Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD)-related risks.

Possible Solutions & Considerations

Micro-Small Business (<10 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 1-2

∙ Documented roles and responsibilities (RACI matrix or equivalent)
∙ Job descriptions with security duties clearly defined

Small Business (10-49 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 3-4

∙ Documented RACI matrix for cybersecurity responsibilities
∙ Formal security role assignments in job descriptions
∙ Access control aligned to defined roles

Medium Business (50-249 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 5-6

∙ Documented RACI matrix for cybersecurity responsibilities
∙ Role-based accountability framework
∙ Performance metrics tied to security responsibilities

Large Business (250-999 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 7-8

∙ Formal accountability framework (RACI/RASCI) maintained in GRC platform
∙ Security role definitions with measurable performance criteria
∙ Control ownership assigned and tracked in GRC platform

Enterprise (> 1,000 staff) / BLS Firm Size Class 9

∙ Enterprise accountability framework integrated with GRC and HR systems
∙ Control ownership model with documented accountability for each control domain
∙ Security KPIs tied to role-based performance management
∙ Third-party accountability structures for key vendors

SCR-CMM

Level 0 Not Performed

Practices are non-existent, based on the inability to demonstrate an implemented and operational capability. A reasonable person would conclude the control is not being performed.

Level 1 Performed Informally

SCR-CMM Level 1 criteria definitions are not available for this control:
▪ A reasonable person would conclude this control requires a structured process.
▪ At this level of maturity, the "ad hoc" nature of performing a capability informally would indicate the intent of the control is not met due to a lack of consistency and formality.

Level 2 Planned Tracked

SCR-CMM Level 2 criteria definitions are not available for this control:
▪ A reasonable person would conclude a well-defined and standardized process is required.
▪ At this level of maturity, the “requirements-driven” nature of performing the control is focused on a localized and/or regionalized implementation, not uniform and consistent across the organization.
▪ Requirements are narrowly scoped for applicability and are primarily derived from compliance obligations (e.g., laws, regulations and contracts).

Level 3 Well Defined

Cybersecurity & Data Protection Governance (GOV) capabilities are standardized across the entity for applicability to People, Processes, Technologies, Data and/or Facilities (PPTDF) to ensure consistency for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Policies and standards associated with GOV domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with GOV domain capabilities are well-documented and kept current by process owners.
▪ The entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function, is appropriately staffed and supported to implement and maintain GOV domain capabilities to address Minimum Compliance Requirements (MCR) (e.g., applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements) and Discretionary Security Requirements (DSR) (e.g., entity-required controls).
▪ Technology is leveraged to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of governance, risk management and compliance operations (e.g., GRC platform).
▪ An implemented and operational capability exists to enforce an accountability structure so that appropriate teams and individuals are empowered, responsible and trained for mapping, measuring and managing Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD)-related risks.

Level 4 Quantitatively Controlled

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 4 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a quantitatively-controlled process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ While it may be possible to develop “metrics-driven” capabilities for this control, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.

Level 5 Continuously Improving

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 or Level 4 (if available) criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 5 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a continuously-improving process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ Level 5 capabilities should be considered “world-class” where the control builds on Level 4 capabilities, but are continuously improving through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Machine Learning (ML) technologies.
▪ While it may be possible to develop responsive capabilities for this control through the use of AI and/or ML technologies, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.
Authoritative Chain of Command

Description

Mechanisms exist to establish an authoritative chain of command with clear lines of communication to remove ambiguity for individuals and teams managing Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD)-related risks.

Possible Solutions & Considerations

Micro-Small Business (<10 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 1-2

∙ Organization chart with security escalation paths
∙ Documented incident escalation contact list

Small Business (10-49 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 3-4

∙ Organization chart with defined security escalation paths
∙ Documented escalation procedures for security decisions
∙ Clear IT/security reporting relationships

Medium Business (50-249 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 5-6

∙ Organization chart with cybersecurity reporting lines
∙ Formal escalation matrix for security decisions and incidents
∙ Defined authority levels for security-related approvals

Large Business (250-999 staff) / BLS Firm Size Classes 7-8

∙ Formal organizational structure with clear cybersecurity authority chain
∙ Documented delegation of authority for security decisions
∙ Defined escalation procedures published in the SCRP

Enterprise (> 1,000 staff) / BLS Firm Size Class 9

∙ Enterprise organizational structure with defined CISO authority and reporting chain
∙ Board-level visibility into security command structure
∙ Integrated HR/org management system reflecting security authority
∙ Formalized delegation of authority matrix for security decisions

SCR-CMM

Level 0 Not Performed

Practices are non-existent, based on the inability to demonstrate an implemented and operational capability. A reasonable person would conclude the control is not being performed.

Level 1 Performed Informally

Cybersecurity & Data Protection Governance (GOV) domain capabilities are ad hoc and inconsistent. Capability criteria associated with this control may include:
▪ Policies, standards & procedures associated with GOV domain capabilities provide limited coverage due to the depth and breadth of the existing documentation.
▪ Governance-related activities are decentralized (e.g., a localized/regionalized function) and uses non-standardized methods to implement secure, resilient and compliant practices.
▪ No formal Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team exists. GRC roles are assigned to existing IT/cybersecurity personnel.
▪ Cybersecurity and data protection governance is informally assigned as an additional duty to existing IT/cybersecurity personnel.
▪ Cybersecurity and data privacy governance practices are informally assigned as an additional duty to existing IT/cybersecurity personnel.

Level 2 Planned Tracked

SCR-CMM Level 2 criteria definitions are not available for this control:
▪ A reasonable person would conclude a well-defined and standardized process is required.
▪ At this level of maturity, the “requirements-driven” nature of performing the control is focused on a localized and/or regionalized implementation, not uniform and consistent across the organization.
▪ Requirements are narrowly scoped for applicability and are primarily derived from compliance obligations (e.g., laws, regulations and contracts).

Level 3 Well Defined

Cybersecurity & Data Protection Governance (GOV) capabilities are standardized across the entity for applicability to People, Processes, Technologies, Data and/or Facilities (PPTDF) to ensure consistency for Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD). Capability criteria associated with this control reasonably expect the following criteria to exist:
▪ Policies and standards associated with GOV domain capabilities are formally documented and centrally-managed by the entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function.
▪ Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) associated with GOV domain capabilities are well-documented and kept current by process owners.
▪ The entity's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, or similar function, is appropriately staffed and supported to implement and maintain GOV domain capabilities to address Minimum Compliance Requirements (MCR) (e.g., applicable statutory, regulatory and/or contractual requirements) and Discretionary Security Requirements (DSR) (e.g., entity-required controls).
▪ Technology is leveraged to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of governance, risk management and compliance operations (e.g., GRC platform).
▪ An implemented and operational capability exists to establish an authoritative chain of command with clear lines of communication to remove ambiguity from individuals and teams related to managing Technology Assets, Applications, Services and/or Data (TAASD)-related risks.

Level 4 Quantitatively Controlled

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 4 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a quantitatively-controlled process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ While it may be possible to develop “metrics-driven” capabilities for this control, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.

Level 5 Continuously Improving

Utilize SCR-CMM Level 3 or Level 4 (if available) criteria definitions:
▪ There are no defined Level 5 criteria, since it is reasonable to assume a continuously-improving process is not necessary to operationalize this control.
▪ Level 5 capabilities should be considered “world-class” where the control builds on Level 4 capabilities, but are continuously improving through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Machine Learning (ML) technologies.
▪ While it may be possible to develop responsive capabilities for this control through the use of AI and/or ML technologies, the criteria would be organization-specific to define.

1.1 Referenzi

1.2 Rekwiżiti identifikati

1.3 Regolamenti relatati

2. Rekwiżiti identifikati

Rekwiżiti

3. Regolamenti relatati

Regolamenti
EULAW Artikolu 13 4

4.   L-entitajiet finanzjarji għandhom jimmonitorjaw l-effettività tal-implimentazzjoni tal-istrateġija ta’ reżiljenza operazzjonali diġitali tagħhom li tinsab fl-Artikolu 6(8). Huma għandhom jidentifikaw l-evoluzzjoni tar-riskju tal-ICT matul iż-żmien, janalizzaw il-frekwenza, it-tipi, id-daqs u l-evoluzzjoni tal-inċidenti relatati mal-ICT, b’mod partikolari ċ-ċiberattakki u x-xejriet tagħhom, bil-ħsieb li jifhmu l-livell ta’ esponiment għar-riskju tal-ICT, b’mod partikolari fir-rigward ta’ funzjonijiet kritiċi jew importanti, u jtejbu l-maturità ċibernetika u l-istat ta’ tħejjija tal-entità finanzjarja.
EULAW Artikolu 21 Miżuri ta' ġestjoni tar-riskji taċ-ċibersigurtà
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EULAW Artikolu 17 Sistema ta' ġestjoni tal-kwalità
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EULAW Artikolu 2 Elementi ġenerali tal-politiki, proċeduri, protokolli u għodda ta’ sigurtà tal-ICT
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EULAW Artikolu 2 Elementi ġenerali tal-politiki, proċeduri, protokolli u għodda ta’ sigurtà tal-ICT
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EULAW Artikolu 19 Politika tar-riżorsi umani

Artikolu 19

Politika tar-riżorsi umani

Fil-politika tagħhom dwar ir-riżorsi umani jew politiki rilevanti oħrajn, l-entitajiet finanzjarji għandhom jinkludu l-elementi kollha li ġejjin relatati mas-sigurtà tal-ICT:

(a) 

l-identifikazzjoni u l-assenjazzjoni ta’ kwalunkwe responsabbiltà speċifika għas-sigurtà tal-ICT;

(b) 

rekwiżiti għall-persunal tal-entità finanzjarja u tal-fornituri terzi ta’ servizzi tal-ICT li jużaw jew jaċċessaw l-assi tal-ICT tal-entità finanzjarja biex:

(i) 

jiġu informati dwar il-politiki, il-proċeduri u l-protokolli tas-sigurtà tal-ICT tal-entità finanzjarja u jaderixxu magħhom;

(ii) 

ikunu konxji dwar il-kanali ta’ rapportar stabbiliti mill-entità finanzjarja għall-individwazzjoni ta’ mġiba anomala, inklużi, meta applikabbli, il-kanali ta’ rapportar stabbiliti f’konformità mad-Direttiva (UE) 2019/1937 tal-Parlament Ewropew u tal-Kunsill ( 1 );

(iii) 

għall-persunal, li jirritorna lill-entità finanzjarja, mat-terminazzjoni tal-impjieg, l-assi tal-ICT u l-assi ta’ informazzjoni tanġibbli kollha fil-pussess tiegħu li jappartjenu għall-entità finanzjarja.
EULAW Artikolu 28 Governanza u organizzazzjoni
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EULAW Artikolu 28 Governanza u organizzazzjoni
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EULAW Artikolu 28 Governanza u organizzazzjoni
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EULAW Artikolu 5 Governanza u organizzazzjoni
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EULAW Artikolu 5 2

2.   Il-korp maniġerjali tal-entità finanzjarja għandu jiddefinixxi, japprova, jissorvelja u jkun responsabbli għall-implimentazzjoni tal-arranġamenti kollha relatati mal-qafas ta’ ġestjoni tar-riskju tal-ICT imsemmi fl-Artikolu 6(1).

Għall-finijiet tal-ewwel subparagrafu, il-korp maniġerjali għandu:

(a)

jerfa’ r-responsabbiltà aħħarija għall-ġestjoni tar-riskji tal-ICT tal-entità finanzjarja;

(b)

jistabbilixxi politiki li għandhom l-għan li jiżguraw iż-żamma ta’ standards għolja ta’ disponibbiltà, awtentiċità, integrità u kunfidenzjalità tad-data;

(c)

jistabbilixxi rwoli u responsabbiltajiet ċari għall-funzjonijiet kollha marbuta mal-ICT u jistabbilixxi arranġamenti xierqa ta’ governanza sabiex jiżgura l-komunikazzjoni, il-kooperazzjoni u l-koordinazzjoni effettivi u f’waqthom fost dawk il-funzjonijiet;

(d)

jerfa’ r-responsabbiltà globali għall-istabbiliment u l-approvazzjoni tal-istrateġija ta’ reżiljenza operazzjonali diġitali kif imsemmija fl-Artikolu 6(8), inkluż id-determinazzjoni tal-livell xieraq ta’ tolleranza għar-riskju tal-ICT tal-entità finanzjarja, kif imsemmi fl-Artikolu 6(8), il-punt (b);

(e)

japprova, jissorvelja u jirrieżamina perjodikament l-implimentazzjoni tal-politika ta’ kontinwità ta’ negozju tal-ICT tal-entità finanzjarja u tal-pjanijiet ta’ rispons u ta’ rkupru għall-ICT, imsemmija, rispettivament, fl-Artikolu 11(1) u (3), li jistgħu jiġu adottati bħala politika speċifika ddedikata li tifforma parti integrali mill-politika globali ta’ kontinwità ta’ negozju tal-entità finanzjarja u mill-pjan ta’ rispons u ta’ rkupru;

(f)

japprova u jirrieżamina perjodikament il-pjanijiet tal-entità finanzjarja tal-awditu intern tal-ICT, l-awditi tal-ICT u l-modifiki materjali għalihom;

(g)

jalloka u jirrevedi perjodikament il-baġit xieraq biex jissodisfa l-ħtiġijiet ta’ reżiljenza operazzjonali diġitali tal-entità finanzjarja fir-rigward tat-tipi kollha ta’ riżorsi, inkluż programmi rilevanti ta’ sensibilizzazzjoni dwar is-sigurtà tal-ICT u taħriġ fir-reżiljenza operazzjonali diġitali kif imsemmi fl-Artikolu 13(6), u ħiliet fl-ICT għall-persunal kollu;

(h)

japprova u jirrieżamina perjodikament il-politika tal-entità finanzjarja dwar l-arranġamenti rigward l-użu tas-servizzi tal-ICT ipprovduti minn fornituri terzi ta’ servizzi tal-ICT;

(i)

jistabbilixxi, fil-livell korporattiv, kanali ta’ rapportar li permezz tagħhom jiġi infurmat kif xieraq dwar dan li ġej:

(i)

l-arranġamenti konklużi ma’ fornituri terzi ta’ servizzi tal-ICT dwar l-użu ta’ servizzi tal-ICT,

(ii)

kwalunkwe bidla materjali rilevanti ppjanata fir-rigward tal-fornituri terzi ta’ servizzi tal-ICT,

(iii)

l-impatt potenzjali ta’ tali bidliet fuq il-funzjonijiet kritiċi jew importanti soġġetti għal dawk l-arranġamenti, inkluż sommarju tal-analiżi tar-riskju li tivvaluta l-impatt ta’ dawk il-bidliet, u l-inċidenti marbuta mal-ICT, tal-anqas dawk kbar, u l-impatt tagħhom, kif ukoll il-miżuri ta’ rispons, irkupru u rimedju.
EULAW Artikolu 5 3

3.   L-entitajiet finanzjarji, għajr il-mikrointrapriżi, għandhom jistabbilixxu rwol sabiex jimmonitorjaw l-arranġamenti konklużi mal-fornituri terzi ta’ servizzi tal-ICT dwar l-użu tas-servizzi tal-ICT, jew għandhom jaħtru membru tal-maniġment superjuri bħala responsabbli għas-sorveljanza tal-esponiment għar-riskju u d-dokumentazzjoni rilevanti marbuta miegħu.

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blocks Loss of Accountability / Attribution
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blocks Lack of oversight of internal controls
blocks Lack of oversight of third-party controls
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blocks Lack of a security-minded workforce
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blocks Earthquakes
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blocks Landslides & Debris Flow
blocks Pandemic (Disease) Outbreaks
blocks Severe Weather
blocks Space Weather
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blocks Tsunamis
blocks Volcanoes
blocks Winter Storms & Extreme Cold
blocks Malicious Cyber Activity
blocks Dysfunctional Management Practices
blocks Human Error
blocks Statutory / Regulatory / Contractual Change
blocks Conflict of Interest (COI) / Undue Influence / Insider Misconduct
blocks Economic Shock / Market Disruption
blocks Workforce Shortage / Loss of Critical Skills / Labor Disruption
blocks OIS-02.03B
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is blocked by GOV-05 Assigned Security, Compliance & Resilience Responsibilities – Assessment Procedure
blocks PL-09 Central Management
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blocks PM-29 Risk Management Program Leadership Roles
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blocks PM-06 [P] Measures of Performance
blocks GV.RM Risk Management Strategy
blocks GV.RM-05 Lines of communication across the organization are established for cybersecurity risks, including risks from suppliers and other third parties
blocks GV.RR-01 Organizational leadership is responsible and accountable for cybersecurity risk and fosters a culture that is risk-aware, ethical, and continually …
blocks GV.RR-02 Roles, responsibilities, and authorities related to cybersecurity risk management are established, communicated, understood, and enforced
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