SC-1 System and Communications Protection 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 SC 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 shall:
- Develop, document, and disseminate to Owners and Custodians:
- A system and communications protection policy that addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance. A formal, documented, system and communications protection policy that addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and
- Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the system and communications protection policy and associated system and communications protection controls. formal, documented procedures to facilitate the implementation of the system and communications protection policy and associated system and communications protection controls; and
- Review and update the current:
- System and communications protection policy annually; and
- System and communications protection 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