GV.RM-07.031
Has your organization identified and documented stretch goals for security improvements beyond current compliance requirements?
Explanation
Stretch goals represent aspirational security objectives that exceed minimum compliance requirements and demonstrate commitment to continuous security improvement. These goals should be documented, measurable, and aligned with the organization's overall security strategy and risk appetite. Examples include achieving a higher maturity level in a security framework, implementing advanced security technologies, or reducing incident response times beyond industry standards. Evidence could include a formal document outlining security stretch goals with timelines, metrics for success, resource requirements, and alignment to business objectives. This might be part of a security roadmap, strategic planning document, or dedicated security improvement plan.
Implementation Example
Identify stretch goals and document them
ID: GV.RM-07.031
Context
- Function
- GV: GOVERN
- Category
- GV.RM: Risk Management Strategy
- Sub-Category
- Strategic opportunities (i.e., positive risks) are characterized and are included in organizational cybersecurity risk discussions

