PL-1 Security Planning 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 PL 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

The Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer (CISPO) as required by Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 202, Security Reporting [TAC 202.73(a)], delivers, at least annually, to the President/CEO a report on TAMU-CC information security program. The Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer (CISPO) shall:

1. Develop, document, and disseminate to TAMU-CC President/CEO:
   1. A security planning policy that addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and
   2. Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the security planning policy and associated security planning controls; and
2. Review and update the current:
   1. Security planning policy annually; and
   2. Security planning procedures annually or when required by information systems, TAMU System, state, federal, and/or regulatory requirements change.

Revision History

Last Updated: February 21, 2025

Previous Versions:

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