Definition
Information Security Governance provides the framework for how an organization manages and oversees its information security program. It establishes the policies, processes, and structures necessary to ensure that security objectives align with business goals and that risks are effectively managed. This governance ensures accountability and defines roles and responsibilities for security decision making and implementation across the enterprise. For example, it dictates how security awareness training is developed, deployed, and tracked. Unlike security operations, which focuses on day to day defense, governance sets the strategic direction and oversight for those operations. This concept is fundamental to domains like Security+, CySA+, and CISSP, guiding the effective application of security controls.