| name | GV.OC-04_gvoc-04 |
| description | Critical objectives, capabilities, and services that external stakeholders depend on or expect from the organization are understood and communicated |
| category | configuration |
| version | 2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","csf","v2.0","gv-oc-04","gv","subcategory"] |
| tech_stack | ["any"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | ["Organizational Context (GV.OC)"] |
| severity_boost | {} |
GV.OC-04 GV.OC-04
Subcategory of: Organizational Context (GV.OC)
High-Level Description
Function: GOVERN (GV)
Framework: NIST Cybersecurity Framework v2.0
Critical objectives, capabilities, and services that external stakeholders depend on or expect from the organization are understood and communicated
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Identify Current Profile
Determine the organization's current and target CSF profile tier for GV.OC-04.
Step 2: Assess Outcome Achievement
# Review organizational policies and procedures
# Check for evidence that GV.OC-04 outcome is met
# Interview stakeholders responsible for GOVERN
Step 3: Map to Technical Controls
Identify which SP 800-53 controls implement this CSF outcome and verify their operating effectiveness.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|
| cloud-audit-mcp | Assess cloud security posture | cloud_audit_* tools |
| Manual Review | Policy and procedure review | Interviews and documentation |
Remediation Guide
Achieve the GV.OC-04 GV.OC-04 outcome:
Critical objectives, capabilities, and services that external stakeholders depend on or expect from the organization are understood and communicated
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| GV.OC-04 GV.OC-04 outcome not achieved | Medium | GOVERN Function Gap |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|
| N/A | No direct CWE mapping |
References
