for Information Security PREVIEW VERSION - ISACA

1 For Information Security The following pages provide a PREVIEW of the Information contained in COBIT 5 for Information Security . The publication provides guidance to help IT and Security professionals understand, utilize, implement and direct important Information - Security related activities and make more informed decisions. COBIT 5 for Information Security is a major strategic evolution of COBIT 5 the only business framework for the governance and management of enterprise IT. This evolutionary VERSION incorporates the latest thinking in enterprise governance and management techniques, and provides globally accepted principles, practices, analytical tools and models to help increase the trust in, and value from, Information systems.

2 To purchase COBIT 5 for Information Security , visit Not a member? Learn the value of ISACA membership. Additional Information is available at 2 FOR Information SECURITYISACA With more than 100,000 constituents in 180 countries, ISACA ( ) is a leading global provider of knowledge, certifications, community, advocacy and education on Information systems (IS) assurance and Security , enterprise governance and management of IT, and IT-related risk and compliance. Founded in 1969, the nonprofit, independent ISACA hosts international conferences, publishes the ISACA Journal, and develops international IS auditing and control standards, which help its constituents ensure trust in, and value from, Information systems.

3 It also advances and attests IT skills and knowledge through the globally respected Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA ), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM ), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT ) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems ControlTM (CRISCTM) designations. ISACA continually updates and expands the practical guidance and product family based on the COBIT framework. COBIT helps IT professionals and enterprise leaders fulfill their IT governance and management responsibilities, particularly in the areas of assurance, Security , risk and control, and deliver value to the has designed this publication, COBIT 5 for Information Security (the Work ), primarily as an educational resource for Security professionals.

4 ISACA makes no claim that use of any of the Work will assure a successful outcome. The Work should not be considered inclusive of all proper Information , procedures and tests or exclusive of other Information , procedures and tests that are reasonably directed to obtaining the same results. In determining the propriety of any specific Information , procedure or test, Security professionals should apply their own professional judgement to the specific circumstances presented by the particular systems or Information technology 2012 ISACA . All rights reserved. For usage guidelines, see Algonquin Road, Suite 1010 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 USAP hone: + : + : site: : in the ISACA Knowledge Center: ISACA on Twitter: the COBIT conversation on Twitter: #COBITJoin ISACA on LinkedIn: ISACA (Official), ISACA on Facebook: 5 for Information SecurityISBN 978-1-60420-255-7 Printed in the United States of America1 Table of ConTenTs7tAble of contentsList of Figures.

5 11 Executive ..13 Drivers ..13 Benefits ..15 Target Audience ..16 Conventions Used and Overview ..16 Section I. Information Security ..19 Chapter 1. Information Security Defined ..19 Chapter 2. COBIT 5 Principles .. Overview .. Principle 1. Meeting Stakeholder Needs .. Principle 2. Covering the Enterprise End-to-end .. Principle 3. Applying a Single, Integrated Framework .. Principle 4. Enabling a Holistic Approach .. Principle 5. Separating Governance From Management ..23 Section II. Using COBIT 5 Enablers for Implementing Information Security in Practice ..25 Chapter 1.

6 Introduction .. The Generic Enabler Model .. Enabler Performance Management .. COBIT 5 for Information Security and Enablers ..26 Chapter 2. Enabler: Principles, Policies and Frameworks .. Principles, Policies and Framework Model .. Information Security Principles .. Information Security Policies .. Adapting Policies to the Enterprise s Environment .. Policy Life Cycle ..31 Chapter 3. Enabler: Processes .. The Process Model .. Governance and Management Processes .. Information Security Governance and Management Processes .. Linking Processes to Other Enablers.

7 35 Chapter 4. Enabler: Organisational Structures .. Organisational Structures Model .. Information Security Roles and Structures .. Accountability Over Information Security ..39 Chapter 5. Enabler: Culture, Ethics and Behaviour .. Culture Model .. Culture Life Cycle .. Leadership and Champions .. Desirable 6. Enabler: Information .. Information Model .. Information Types .. Information Stakeholders .. Information Life Cycle ..47 Chapter 7. Enabler: Services, Infrastructure and Applications .. Services, Infrastructure and Applications Model .. Information Security Services, Infrastructure and Applications.

8 50 Chapter 8. Enabler: People, Skills and Competencies .. People, Skills and Competencies Model .. Information Security -related Skills and Competencies ..528 FOR Information SECURITYS ection III. Adapting COBIT 5 for Information Security to the Enterprise Environment ..53 Chapter 1. Introduction ..53 Chapter 2. Implementing Information Security Initiatives .. Considering the Enterprise s Information Security Context .. Creating the Appropriate Environment .. Recognising Pain Points and Trigger Events .. Enabling Change .. A Life Cycle Approach ..57 Chapter 3. Using COBIT 5 for Information Security to Connect Other Frameworks, Models, Good Practices and Standards.

9 59 AppendicesAppendix A. Detailed Guidance: Principles, Policies and Frameworks Enabler .. Information Security Principles .. Information Security Policy .. Specific Information Security Policies Driven by the Information Security Function .. Specific Information Security Policies Driven by Other Functions Within the Enterprise ..65 Appendix B. Detailed Guidance: Processes Enabler .. Evaluate, Direct and Monitor (EDM) .. Align, Plan and Organise (APO) .. Build, Acquire and Implement (BAI) .. Deliver, Service and Support (DSS) .. Monitor, Evaluate and Assess (MEA).

10 159 Appendix C. Detailed Guidance: Organisational Structures Enabler .. Chief Information Security Officer .. Information Security Steering Committee .. Information Security Manager .. Enterprise Risk Management Committee .. Information Custodians/Business Owners ..174 Appendix D. Detailed Guidance: Culture, Ethics and Behaviour Enabler .. Behaviours .. Leadership ..176 Appendix E. Detailed Guidance: Information Enabler .. Information Security Stakeholders Template .. Information Security Strategy .. Information Security Budget .. Information Security Plan.