Information Security Roles and Responsibilities

Information Security Management

The management oversees the entire information security processes and policies.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and lead the information security team and other internal processes
• Develop and implement information security policies and processes
• Manage the risk and incident management
• Create security metrics that are in line with the information security standards

Information Security Manager

The manager supervises the everyday operation and implementation of information security policies.

Responsibilities:

• Implement internal and external information security processes and policies
• Manage information security technologies, tools, and third-party partners
• Conduct risk assessments and testing
• Ensure the team’s knowledge of information security processes and policies
• Supervise risk and incident management

Information Security Officer

The officer identifies, monitors, and addresses information security concerns and threats.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage security alerts in real-time
• Investigate potential security issues and threats
• Conduct risk assessments and testing
• Maintain and update information security processes and policies
• Provide recommendations for improving information security measures

Data Protection Officer

The officer ensures compliance with the information security certifications.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the contact person for data subjects and data authorities
• Manage and advise on information security processes and policies and their compliance with the standards and laws
• Conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIA)
• Train team members on information security and data privacy