Does your organization conduct regular reviews to verify that individuals responsible for managing cybersecurity risk have appropriate authority and coordination mechanisms?

Reviewers want evidence that the people accountable for cybersecurity risk hold the right authority and that regular reviews confirm effective coordination among them. Without proper authority, security personnel may be unable to implement necessary controls or respond to incidents effectively. Similarly, poor coordination can lead to security gaps, duplicated efforts, or inconsistent security practices across the organization.

Evidence could include documentation of a governance structure (such as a RACI matrix for security responsibilities), minutes from cross-functional security committee meetings, formal delegation of authority documents, or results from governance effectiveness reviews that specifically address security authority and coordination.