Governance Scope (GOV-001-R004) - GOV-001

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The organization shall define and maintain a documented scope for the information security and privacy governance function that identifies all organizational units, information assets, systems, processes, facilities, and geographic locations subject to governance oversight. The scope shall encompass all information assets owned or operated by the organization, including those managed by third parties or hosted in external environments. The scope definition shall include any exclusions or limitations and shall provide the basis for determining when scope modifications are warranted. The organization shall review and update the governance scope at regular intervals or in response to significant organizational changes.

Requirement ID

GOV-001-R004

Parent Control

GOV-001

Domain Code

GOV

Requirement Details & Guidance

GOV-001-R004 · GOV-001

Why This Requirement Exists

To establish a clear and complete boundary for security and privacy governance, preventing important business units, assets, systems, third parties, or locations from being unintentionally excluded from oversight.

Implementation Guidance

Inventory organizational units, information assets, systems, processes, facilities, and locations; identify third-party and externally hosted environments; document inclusions, exclusions, and limitations; define criteria for scope changes; review the scope periodically and after significant organizational changes.

Practical Application & Audit Readiness

GOV-001-R004 · Field Guidance

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Best Practices & Ownership

GOV-001 · 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 > EDM01.01 – Evaluate the governance system.	COBIT Governance Framework	v2019	View →
DORA	Digital Operational Resilience Act The EU Digital Operational Resilience Act establis... Clause: Article 8(1) – Identify, classify and document ICT-supported business functions, information assets and ICT assets Article 8(6) – Maintenance and periodic updating of relevant inventories	EU Regulation	vCurrent	View →
GDPR	General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) The General Data Protection Regulation is a bindin... Clause: Article 24(1) – Responsibility of the controller; Article 30(1) – Records of processing activities	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	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 →
ISO27701	ISO/IEC 27701 ISO/IEC 27701 provides requirements and guidance f... Clause: 5.2.3; 5.2.4; 5.2.3 – Determining the scope of the PIMS; 5.2.4 – PIMS	ISO Privacy Standard	v2019	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-1 – INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM PLAN, PM-5 – SYSTEM INVENTORY	NIST Control Catalog	vRev. 5	View →
PCI-DSS	PCI DSS PCI DSS is an industry security standard maintaine... Clause: 12.5.2 – PCI DSS scope is documented and	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	India Regulation	vLatest	View →
SEBI-CSCRF	SEBI Cyber Security & Cyber Resilience Framework SEBI’s Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framewor... Clause: 1.1 GV.OC: Organizational Context	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:

Information Security Governance (GOV-001)

Summary:

Establishes the foundational governance structures, accountabilities, and decision-making processes for the enterprise information security program, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory requirements.

Business Description:

Establish, govern, operate, monitor, and continually improve an enterprise information security program that manages information security, cybersecurity, privacy, resilience, and regulatory compliance risks.

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