Service Management Policy

CIAO ESSENTIAL — POLICY
C-AO/POL/CAO-640:2026 PUBLIC
Service Management Policy
CAO-600 Technology Platform Operations sub-policy (CAO-640) — auto-drafted, pending panel review
Date Issued  22 June 2026
Review Date  22 June 2027
Cite as: CIAO Standard. (2026). Service Management Policy. v1.1.3.7. C-AO/POL/CAO-640:2026. www.c-ao.com

1 · Purpose

This policy establishes the requirements for service management policy within the CAO-600 Technology Platform Operations. 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-640 Policy Controls

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The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain a coherent and effective approach to service management, giving effect to the organisational control objectives set out below.

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3.1 · CAO-641 Incident and Request Management

The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective Incident and Request Management, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.

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3.1.x · CAO-641 Organisational Controls

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3.2 · CAO-642 Problem Management

The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective Problem Management, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.

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3.2.x · CAO-642 Organisational Controls

Professional tier required. The organisational control objectives that decompose this area, and the technical controls beneath them, are revealed at Professional tier and above. Log in or view options ↗

3.3 · CAO-643 Service Level Management

The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective Service Level Management, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.

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3.3.x · CAO-643 Organisational Controls

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Professional tier required. The organisational control objectives that decompose this area, and the technical controls beneath them, are revealed at Professional tier and above. Log in or view options ↗

3.4 · CAO-644 Service Operation

The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective Service Operation, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.

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3.4.x · CAO-644 Organisational Controls

Professional tier required. The organisational control objectives that decompose this area, and the technical controls beneath them, are revealed at Professional tier and above. Log in or view options ↗

4 · Roles & responsibilities

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.

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