Implementation Objective
Ensure security decisions are made by designated accountable owners with clear escalation and approval paths.
NIST CSF 2.0 Category
GV.RR Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities
GV Govern | Assign clear ownership and decision authority for security outcomes.
Implementation Actions
- Publish cybersecurity RACI.
- Define authority by role for incidents and risk.
- Validate escalation pathways.
Evidence Examples
- RACI matrix
- Role charters
- Escalation model
Suggested Metrics
- Processes with accountable owners
- Escalations delayed by ownership gaps
Framework Crosswalk
Direct mappings for this CSF category into NIST SP 800-171 family sections and CIS Controls v8 implementation domains.