AU-1 Audit and Accountability Policy and Procedures

Description

This Control addresses the establishment of policy and procedures for the effective implementation of selected security controls and control enhancements in the AC family. Policy and procedures reflect applicable federal laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidance. Security program policies and procedures at the organization level may make the need for system specific policies and procedures unnecessary.  

The policy can be included as part of the general information security policy for organizations or conversely, can be represented by multiple policies reflecting the complex nature of certain organizations.  

The procedures can be established for the security program in general and for particular information systems, if needed.  

The organizational risk management strategy is a key factor in establishing policy and procedures.

Applicability

This Control applies to the university Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer (CISPO).

Implementation

TAMU-CC Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer (CISPO) shall:

  1. Develop, documents, and disseminates to TAMU-CC employees, contingent workers, and affiliates. Such workforce members include, but are not limited to, managers, senior executives, and contractors:
    1. An audit and accountability policy that addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and
    2. Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the audit and accountability policy and associated audit and accountability controls; and
  2. Reviews and updates the current:
    1. Audit and accountability policy annually or when required by information systems, TAMU System, state, federal, and/or regulatory requirements change and
    2. Audit and accountability procedures annually or when required by information systems, TAMU System, state, federal, and/or regulatory requirements change.
  3. TAMU-CC develops, disseminates, and periodically reviews/updates formal, documented procedures to facilitate the implementation of the audit and accountability policy and associated audit and accountability controls.

Revision History

Last Updated: February 21, 2025

Previous Versions:

  • June 29, 2023
  • May 31, 2022
  • March 25, 2021
  • September 16, 2019

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