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A.5.4 Management Responsibilities

Purpose​

The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that the organization's management actively supports, directs, and manages information security activities efficiently to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational information.

Scope​

This procedure applies to all management levels within the organization, including senior management, middle management, and unit managers.

Definitions​

  • Management Responsibility: The commitment and actions of management to establish policies, support information security activities, and ensure compliance with information security standards and regulations.

Responsibility​

  • Senior Management:

    • Responsible for setting the information security policy and ensuring its implementation throughout the organization.
    • Responsible for allocating appropriate resources (human, technological, and financial) for the implementation and management of information security.
    • Ensures that information security is integrated into the organization's business strategy and core processes.
    • Ensures open and transparent communication regarding information security within the organization and with external parties as necessary.

  • Middle Management and Unit Managers:

    • Responsible for implementing the information security policy and guidelines within their units.
    • Responsible for providing training and education to employees on information security.
    • Conducts regular monitoring and control over the implementation of information security procedures and reports any issues or deviations to senior management.

Process​

1. Establishing the Information Security Policy​

  • The organization's management will define and approve an information security policy that outlines the goals, principles, and guidelines for managing information security within the organization.

2. Allocating Resources​

  • Management will ensure that sufficient resources are allocated for managing information security, including personnel, technologies, and other tools necessary to maintain information security.

3. Support and Enforcement​

  • The organization’s management will support the implementation of information security procedures and enforce the policy across all employees.
  • Management will ensure that every employee and manager in the organization understands their duties and responsibilities regarding information security.

4. Monitoring and Reporting​

  • Management will hold periodic meetings to review the state of information security in the organization and ensure that controls are in place to meet policy requirements.
  • Information security reports will be submitted to senior management for decision-making and approval of corrective measures if needed.

5. Policy Review and Update​

  • The organization’s management will review and update the information security policy as necessary to address the changing needs of the organization, emerging risks, or regulatory changes.

6. Communication​

  • Management will ensure that all relevant information regarding information security is effectively communicated to all levels of the organization, including reports on incidents, risks, and training.

Notes​

  • The organization will establish a schedule for periodic reviews of the policy and management's responsibilities for information security, making adjustments as needed.
  • Management will foster a corporate culture that encourages adherence to information security standards and practices at the highest level.