Organization should define governance structure and oversight responsibilities
High
Cross-cloud
General
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How to fix it
Establish a governance structure with clear oversight responsibilities for information security. Define board/management roles, reporting lines, and accountability for security objectives.
How to verify
- Verify governance charter or policy document exists
- Confirm security oversight roles are assigned
- Review meeting minutes showing regular security reviews
Compliance frameworks
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