System Owner Responsibilities

CDA.

The system owner is responsible for ensuring the security of the system and its data. The system owner is typically a high-level executive or manager who has overall responsibility for the system. The responsibilities of the system owner include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. Integrates security considerations into application and system purchasing decisions and development projects: The system owner must ensure that security is considered in all phases of the system development lifecycle, including the design, development, testing, and deployment of the system. This involves working with developers, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure that security requirements are incorporated into the system design and that the system is tested for security vulnerabilities before it is deployed.

B. Ensures that the necessary security controls are in place: The system owner must ensure that the necessary security controls are in place to protect the system and its data. This includes implementing access controls, authentication mechanisms, encryption, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and other security measures to safeguard the system.

C. Ensures that adequate security is being provided by the necessary controls, password management, remote access controls, operating system configurations, and so on: The system owner must ensure that the security controls in place are adequate to protect the system and its data. This involves reviewing and assessing the effectiveness of the security controls and making any necessary changes or improvements.

D. Ensures that the systems are properly assessed for vulnerabilities and must report any to the incident response team and data owner: The system owner must ensure that the system is properly assessed for vulnerabilities on a regular basis. This involves conducting vulnerability scans and penetration testing to identify any weaknesses in the system. If vulnerabilities are identified, the system owner must report them to the incident response team and data owner so that appropriate action can be taken to remediate the vulnerabilities.

In summary, the system owner is responsible for ensuring the security of the system and its data by integrating security considerations into all phases of the system development lifecycle, ensuring that necessary security controls are in place, assessing the effectiveness of the security controls, and conducting regular vulnerability assessments.