GV.OC 04 Gvoc 04

---
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

- [ ] Verify GV.OC-04 GV.OC-04 outcome is achieved
- [ ] Review documentation and evidence for GV.OC-04
- [ ] Assess organizational maturity for GOVERN function
- [ ] Map to SP 800-53 controls that satisfy GV.OC-04

## 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

- [NIST CSF v2.0](https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework)
- [NIST CSF v2.0 Reference Tool](https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/cybersecurity-framework/filters#/csf/filters)
- [CSF 2.0 Quick Start Guides](https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework/getting-started)

## Checklist

- [ ] Current profile tier assessed
- [ ] Target profile tier defined
- [ ] Gap analysis completed
- [ ] SP 800-53 control mapping verified
- [ ] Implementation roadmap exists