SI-1 System and Information Integrity 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 SI 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 integrity of data, its source, its destination, and processes applied to it shall be assured. Changes to data shall be made only in an authorized manner. Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer shall:

Develop, document, and disseminate to Owners and Custodians:
1. A system and information integrity policy that addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and
2. Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the system and information integrity policy and associated system and information integrity controls; and
Reviews and updates the current:
1. System and information integrity policy annually; and
2. System and information integrity 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