1 · Purpose
This policy establishes the requirements for risk management policy within the CAO-200 Audit and Risk. It gives effect, in a single harmonised instrument, to the control objectives upon which recognised standards converge for this area.
2 · Scope
This policy applies to all information, systems, services, personnel and third parties within the scope of the management system.
3 · Policy statements
3.x · CAO-210 Policy Controls
The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain a coherent and effective approach to risk management, giving effect to the organisational control objectives set out below.
3.1 · CAO-211 Risk Governance and Appetite
The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective Risk Governance and Appetite, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.
3.1.x · CAO-211 Organisational Controls
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3.2 · CAO-212 Risk Identification and Assessment
The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective Risk Identification and Assessment, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.
3.2.x · CAO-212 Organisational Controls
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3.3 · CAO-213 Risk Treatment
The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective Risk Treatment, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.
3.3.x · CAO-213 Organisational Controls
3.4 · CAO-214 Risk Monitoring and Reporting
The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective Risk Monitoring and Reporting, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.
3.4.x · CAO-214 Organisational Controls
4 · Roles & responsibilities
- Governing body — approves this policy and oversees its effectiveness.
- Executive management — allocates resources and assigns control ownership.
- Control owners — implement, operate and evidence the controls in their area.
- All personnel & third parties — comply with this policy within their role.
5 · Compliance, monitoring & review
Compliance with this policy is mandatory. This policy is reviewed at least annually, or upon significant change to the threat, regulatory or technological environment. Exceptions require documented risk acceptance by the accountable owner.