Australian Information Security Manual
Guidelines for cyber security roles

Australian Information Security Manual ISM-0714: Appointment of a CISO

A CISO is appointed to provide cyber security leadership and guidance for their organisation (covering information technology and operational technology).

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What else in your programme already covers this

This control maps to 3 controls across 3 other frameworks. If you already hold one of them, the evidence you collected for it is the starting point here rather than new work.

ISO 27002:2022 · 1 control

  • 5.2 Information security roles and responsibilities

NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 · 1 control

  • NIST-CSF-GV.RR-01 Organizational leadership is responsible and accountable for cybersecurity risk and fosters a culture that is risk-aware, ethical, and continually improving

Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026 · 1 control

  • 0011 0011 Appoint a Chief Information Security Officer

Every mapping shown was judged rather than inferred from wording similarity, and the ones that failed review are published too. See the coverage reports and what was rejected.

Other controls in Guidelines for cyber security roles

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