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Charter Scope

The Information Security Charter shall define the governance scope, organizational applicability, authority boundaries, and responsibilities of the security function. The scope shall identify the organizational units and activities subject to its authority, the limits of that authority, and escalation paths for decisions beyond it.

Requirement ID
GOV-002-R003
Parent Control
GOV-002
Domain Code
GOV

Requirement Details & Guidance

GOV-002-R003 · GOV-002
Why This Requirement Exists

To clearly define what the security function can and cannot do, preventing overreach while ensuring necessary coverage of all relevant organizational areas.

Implementation Guidance

Define which organizational units are subject to governance; specify boundaries of authority; identify escalation paths; ensure scope is comprehensive; review scope periodically; communicate scope clearly.

Practical Application & Audit Readiness

GOV-002-R003 · Field Guidance

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        GOV-002 · Recommended Approach

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          Cross-Mapped Regulatory Frameworks

          Harmonized Control Mappings
          FRAMEWORK CODE FRAMEWORK NAME & DETAILS FAMILY / CATEGORY VERSION ACTION
          COBIT2019 COBIT COBIT is an enterprise governance and management f... Clause: 4.1 – Evaluate, Direct and Monitor (EDM) > EDM01 – Ensured Governance Framework Setting and Maintenance > EDM01.02 – Direct the governance system.
          COBIT
          Governance Framework
          		 v2019 View →
          DORA Digital Operational Resilience Act The EU Digital Operational Resilience Act establis... Clause: Article 5(2)(c) – Clear roles and responsibilities for all ICT-related functions and governance arrangements Article 6(1) – Sound, comprehensive and well-documented ICT risk management framework
          EU
          Regulation
          		 vCurrent View →
          IRDAI IRDAI Information & Cyber Security Guidelines IRDAI information and cyber-security requirements... Clause: §1.5-II – Governing Board; §1.5-III – Ownership and interpretation; §1.6-3 – Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
          India
          Guideline
          		 vLatest View →
          ISO22301 ISO/IEC 22301 ISO 22301 specifies requirements for a Business Co... Clause: 4.3.1 – General; 4.3.2 – Scope of the business continuity management system
          ISO
          Standard
          		 v2019 View →
          ISO27001 ISO/IEC 27001 ISO/IEC 27001 specifies auditable requirements for... Clause: 4.3 – Determining the scope of the information security management system
          ISO
          Standard
          		 v2022 View →
          ISO27002 ISO/IEC 27002 ISO/IEC 27002 is a guidance standard containing a... Clause: 5.1 – Policies for information security
          ISO
          Standard
          		 v2022 View →
          NIS2 NIS2 Directive The NIS2 Directive establishes EU-wide cybersecuri... Clause: Article 20(1) – Governance
          EU
          Directive
          		 vCurrent View →
          NIST-CSF NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) The NIST Cybersecurity Framework provides high-lev... Clause: GV.OC – Organizational Context | GV.OC-02 – Internal and external stakeholders are understood, and their needs and expectations regarding cybersecurity risk management are understood and considered GV.OC – Organizational Context | GV.OC-03 – Legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements regarding cybersecurity — including privacy and civil liberties obligations — are understood and managed
          NIST
          Framework
          		 v2 View →
          NIST80053 NIST SP 800-53 NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 presents control families, i... Clause: 3.13 – PROGRAM MANAGEMENT; PM-2 – INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM LEADERSHIP ROLE
          NIST
          Control Catalog
          		 vRev. 5 View →
          NPCI-ISR NPCI Information Security Requirements NPCI information-security requirements define cont... Clause: Governance Controls; Governance and Oversight Structure
          India
          Standard
          		 vLatest View →
          PCI-DSS PCI DSS PCI DSS is an industry security standard maintaine... Clause: 12.5.2 – PCI DSS scope is documented and; 12.1.3 – The security policy clearly defines; 12.1.4 – Responsibility for information security is
          PCI
          Standard
          		 v4 View →
          RBI-CSF RBI Cyber Security Framework / Master Directions RBI cyber-security requirements and directions set... Clause: Circular §3 – Need for a Board approved Cyber-security Policy; Circular §17 – Organisational arrangements
          India
          Regulation
          		 vLatest View →
          SEBI-CSCRF SEBI Cyber Security & Cyber Resilience Framework SEBI’s Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framewor... Clause: 1.2 GV.RR: Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities
          India
          Regulation
          		 vLatest View →
          SOC2 SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria SOC 2 is an independent examination and reporting... Clause: CC1.3 – Control Environment – COSO Principle 3: Management establishes, with board oversight, structures, reporting lines, and appropriate authorities and responsibilities in the pursuit of objectives.
          AICPA
          Audit Framework
          		 vLatest View →

          Parent Domain Context

          Governance Domain Baseline
          Domain Name:
          Governance (GOV)
          Purpose:
          To establish, oversee, and continually improve the organization's security, privacy, and resilience program.
          Scope:
          Enterprise
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          Parent Control Context

          Control Baseline
          Control Name:
          Security Charter (GOV-002)
          Summary:
          Creates the foundational governing document establishing the security function's authority, scope, and mandate, formally approved by leadership to demonstrate organizational commitment to information security.
          Business Description:
          Establish, approve, maintain, and periodically review a formal information security charter that defines the authority, purpose, scope, governance mandate, and organizational commitment for the information security function.
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