Does your organization have a documented timeline for reviewing and updating security policies in response to changes in the risk environment or mission objectives?
Explanation
Regular reviews of security policies ensure they remain aligned with the organization's evolving risk landscape and business objectives. Changes in technology, regulatory requirements, business operations, or threat intelligence may necessitate policy updates to maintain effective security controls.
Evidence could include a formal policy review schedule document, meeting minutes from risk committee reviews, or a change management log that shows when policies were reviewed and updated in response to identified changes in the risk environment.
Implementation Example
Provide a timeline for reviewing changes to the organization's risk environment (e.g., changes in risk or in the organization's mission objectives), and communicate recommended policy updates
ID: GV.PO-02.055
Context
- Function
- GV: GOVERN
- Category
- GV.PO: Policy
- Sub-Category
- Policy for managing cybersecurity risks is reviewed, updated, communicated, and enforced to reflect changes in requirements, threats, technology, and organizational mission
Related questions
- Has your organization established and communicated a formal risk management policy that clearly articulates management's intent, expectations, and direction?
- Does your organization have a process to regularly review and update cybersecurity policies and procedures to ensure alignment with your risk management strategy and overall cybersecurity objectives?
- Does your organization require formal approval from senior management for all security policies?
- Has your organization formally documented and communicated its cybersecurity risk management policy, processes, and procedures to all relevant stakeholders?
- Does your organization require personnel to formally acknowledge receipt and understanding of security policies at onboarding, annually, and after policy updates?
- Does your organization regularly update cybersecurity policies based on risk management review results to maintain acceptable risk levels?
