po-2-1-po21

name	PO.2.1_po21
description	Create new roles and alter responsibilities for existing roles as needed to encompass all parts of the SDLC.
category	configuration
version	1.1
author	cyberstrike-official
tags	["nist","sp800-218","ssdf","po-2-1","po","secure-development","task"]
tech_stack	["any"]
cwe_ids	[]
chains_with	[]
prerequisites	["Implement Roles and Responsibilities (PO.2)"]
severity_boost	{}

PO.2.1 PO.2.1

Task of practice: Implement Roles and Responsibilities (PO.2)

High-Level Description

Practice Group: Prepare the Organization (PO) Framework: NIST SP 800-218 SSDF v1.1

Create new roles and alter responsibilities for existing roles as needed to encompass all parts of the SDLC. Periodically review and maintain the defined roles and responsibilities, updating them as needed.

What to Check

• Verify PO.2.1 PO.2.1 is integrated into SDLC
• Review CI/CD pipeline for PO.2.1 implementation
• Confirm automated tooling supports this practice

How to Test

Step 1: Review SDLC Documentation

Examine development lifecycle documentation for evidence of PO.2.1 practice implementation.

Step 2: Verify Tooling

# Check CI/CD pipeline configuration
# Verify security tools are integrated

# Example: Check for SAST/DAST in pipeline
grep -r "security\|scan\|sast\|dast" .github/workflows/ 2>/dev/null
grep -r "security\|scan" Jenkinsfile 2>/dev/null

Step 3: Assess Developer Awareness

Verify development team understands and follows PO.2.1 PO.2.1 practice.

Tools

Tool	Purpose	Usage
github-security-mcp	Check repository security settings	github_security_* tools
Manual Review	SDLC process review	Documentation and interviews

Remediation Guide

Implement PO.2.1 PO.2.1 in the software development lifecycle:

Create new roles and alter responsibilities for existing roles as needed to encompass all parts of the SDLC. Periodically review and maintain the defined roles and responsibilities, updating them as needed.

Risk Assessment

Finding	Severity	Impact
PO.2.1 PO.2.1 not implemented	Medium	Secure Development - Prepare the Organization

CWE Categories

CWE ID	Title