Episode 64 — Establish Security Governance: Committees, Charters, Metrics, and Ownership Clarity
This episode teaches how to build governance that produces decisions, assigns ownership, and sustains security outcomes over time, aligning with exam objectives that emphasize program structure, policy control, and measurable management. You will learn how to define governance scope, create committee charters that specify authority and responsibilities, and design meeting rhythms and agendas that drive decisions rather than status reporting. We cover how to select metrics that support governance, such as risk trend indicators, exception aging, remediation performance, and control coverage, and how to ensure every key policy, standard, and major control has an accountable owner. A scenario illustrates cross-functional conflict over a security requirement and demonstrates how chartered governance resolves it through clear decision rights and documented outcomes. Troubleshooting considerations include committees without authority, unclear membership, inconsistent follow-through, and governance outputs that are not recorded, emphasizing auditability and continuity when personnel and priorities change. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
