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CRISC Information Systems Control

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1. Threat analysis
An evaluation of the type - scope and nature of events or actions that can result in adverse consequences; identification of the threats that exist against enterprise assets Scope Note: The threat analysis usually defines the level of threat and the
The combination of strategic - managerial and operational activities involved in gathering - processing - storing - distributing and using information and its related technologies Scope Note: Information systems are distinct from information technolo
The business risk associated with the use - ownership - operation - involvement - influence and adoption of IT within an enterprise
The description of an IT-related event that can lead to a business impact IT-related incident An IT-related event that causes an operational - developmental and/or strategic business impact

2. Business risk
Guarding against improper information modification or destruction - and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity
A repository of the key attributes of potential and known IT risk issues. Attributes may include name - description - owner - expected/actual frequency - potential/actual magnitude - potential/actual business impact - disposition.
The set of hardware - software and facilities that integrates an enterprise's IT assets. Scope Note: Specifically - the equipment (including servers - routers - switches and cabling) - software - services and products used in storing - processing - t
A probable situation with uncertain frequency and magnitude of loss (or gain)

3. Preventive control
A metric capable of showing that the enterprise is subject to - or has a high probability of being subject to - a risk that exceeds the defined risk appetite Risk management 1. The coordinated activities to direct and control an enterprise with regar
The policies - procedures - practices and organizational structures designed to provide reasonable assurance that business
An internal control that is used to avoid undesirable events - errors and other occurrences that an enterprise has determined could have a negative material effect on a process or end product
1. A method to identify interdependencies and interconnections among risk - as well as the effect of risk responses on multiple types of risk 2. A method to estimate the aggregate impact of multiple types of risk (e.g. - cascading and coincidental th

4. Business objective
A further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes
A probable situation with uncertain frequency and magnitude of loss (or gain)
A (graphic) tool for ranking and displaying risk by defined ranges for frequency and magnitude
international electrotechnical commission

5. Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
1. Contains the essential elements of effective processes for one or more disciplines. It also describes an evolutionary improvement path from ad hoc - immature processes to disciplined - mature processes with improved quality and effectiveness. 2. C
statistical process control
A study to prioritize the criticality of information resources for the enterprise based on costs (or consequences) of adverse events In an impact analysis - threats to assets are identified and potential business losses determined for different time
Guarding against improper information modification or destruction - and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity

6. Control risk self-assessment
A method/process by which management and staff of all levels collectively identify and evaluate risk and controls with their business areas. This may be under the guidance of a facilitator such as an auditor or risk manager.
The description of an IT-related event that can lead to a business impact IT-related incident An IT-related event that causes an operational - developmental and/or strategic business impact
A group of people integrated at the enterprise with clear lines of reporting and responsibilities for standby support in case of an information systems emergency. This group will act as an efficient corrective control - and should also act as a singl
The ability to exercise judgment - express opinions and present recommendations with impartiality

7. IT risk scenario
A weakness in the design - implementation - operation or internal control of a process that could expose the system to adverse threats from threat events
risk management framework
The description of an IT-related event that can lead to a business impact IT-related incident An IT-related event that causes an operational - developmental and/or strategic business impact
risk management information systems

8. Magnitude
Preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure - including means for protecting privacy and proprietary information
A measure of the potential severity of loss or the potential gain from realized events/scenarios
A subset of risk indicators that are highly relevant and possess a high probability of predicting or indicating important risk. Scope Note: See also Risk Indicator.
risk management information systems

9. Fallback procedures
business continuity planning
The phases deployed in the development or acquisition of a software system. Scope Note: SDLC is an approach used to plan - design - develop - test and implement an application system or a major modification to an application system. Typical phases of
A plan of action or set of procedures to be performed if a system implementation - upgrade or modification does not work as intended Scope Note: May involve restoring the system to its state prior to the implementation or change. Fallback procedures
The ability to exercise judgment - express opinions and present recommendations with impartiality

10. SPC
The acceptable level of variation that management is willing to allow for any particular risk as the enterprise pursues its objectives
statistical process control
A set of human - physical - technical and procedural resources to recover - within a defined time and cost - an activity interrupted by an emergency or disaster
Something of either tangible or intangible value that is worth protecting - including people - information - infrastructure - finances and reputation

11. Governance
business continuity planning
Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology
Ensures that stakeholder needs - conditions and options are evaluated to determine balanced - agreed-on enterprise objectives to be achieved; setting direction through prioritization and decision making; and monitoring performance and compliance agai
The individual(s) and department(s) responsible for the storage and safeguarding of computerized data

12. Business impact analysis/assessment (BIA)
Evaluating the criticality and sensitivity of information assets. An exercise that determines the impact of losing the support of any resource to an enterprise - establishes the escalation of that loss over time - identifies the minimum resources nee
A plan of action or set of procedures to be performed if a system implementation - upgrade or modification does not work as intended Scope Note: May involve restoring the system to its state prior to the implementation or change. Fallback procedures
British Standards Institution
1. Contains the essential elements of effective processes for one or more disciplines. It also describes an evolutionary improvement path from ad hoc - immature processes to disciplined - mature processes with improved quality and effectiveness. 2. C

13. BPR
The remaining risk after management has implemented a risk response
Business Process Reengineering
A subset of risk indicators that are highly relevant and possess a high probability of predicting or indicating important risk. Scope Note: See also Risk Indicator.
certified in risk and information systems control

14. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
A enterprise to automate and integrate the majority of its planning. System packaged business software system that allows an business processes - share common data and practices across the entire enterprise - and produce and access information in a r
A measure of the rate by which events occur over a certain period of time
Description of the fundamental underlying design of the IT components of the business - the relationships among them - and the manner in which they support the enterprise's objectives
A subset of risk indicators that are highly relevant and possess a high probability of predicting or indicating important risk. Scope Note: See also Risk Indicator.

15. IEC
international electrotechnical commission
risk control self assessment
1. A method to identify interdependencies and interconnections among risk - as well as the effect of risk responses on multiple types of risk 2. A method to estimate the aggregate impact of multiple types of risk (e.g. - cascading and coincidental th
Carnegie Mellon University

16. Risk transfer
The individual(s) - normally a manager or director - who has responsibility for the integrity - accurate reporting and use of computerized data
The process of assigning risk to another enterprise - usually through the purchase of an insurance policy or by outsourcing the service
A repository of the key attributes of potential and known IT risk issues. Attributes may include name - description - owner - expected/actual frequency - potential/actual magnitude - potential/actual business impact - disposition.
The policies - procedures - practices and organizational structures designed to provide reasonable assurance that business

17. Capability
A weakness in the design - implementation - operation or internal control of a process that could expose the system to adverse threats from threat events
An evaluation of the type - scope and nature of events or actions that can result in adverse consequences; identification of the threats that exist against enterprise assets Scope Note: The threat analysis usually defines the level of threat and the
An aptitude - competency or resource that an enterprise may possess or require at an enterprise - business function or individual level that has the potential - or is required - to contribute to a business outcome and to create value
The phases deployed in the development or acquisition of a software system. Scope Note: SDLC is an approach used to plan - design - develop - test and implement an application system or a major modification to an application system. Typical phases of

18. Internal controls
The set of projects owned by a company. Scope Note: It usually includes the main guidelines relative to each project - including objectives - costs - time lines and other information specific to the project.
international electrotechnical commission
The policies - procedures - practices and organizational structures designed to provide reasonable assurance that business
A enterprise to automate and integrate the majority of its planning. System packaged business software system that allows an business processes - share common data and practices across the entire enterprise - and produce and access information in a r

19. Asset
international electrotechnical commission
Something of either tangible or intangible value that is worth protecting - including people - information - infrastructure - finances and reputation
An aptitude - competency or resource that an enterprise may possess or require at an enterprise - business function or individual level that has the potential - or is required - to contribute to a business outcome and to create value
The set of projects owned by a company. Scope Note: It usually includes the main guidelines relative to each project - including objectives - costs - time lines and other information specific to the project.

20. Risk culture
committee of sponsoring organizations
The individual(s) and department(s) responsible for the storage and safeguarding of computerized data
Documentation of the rationale for making a business investment - used both to support a business decision on whether to proceed with the investment and as an operational tool to support management of the investment through its full economic life cyc
The set of shared values and beliefs that governs attitudes toward risk-taking - care and integrity - and determines how openly risk and losses are reported and discussed

21. BCP
The policies - procedures - practices and organizational structures designed to provide reasonable assurance that business
The set of shared values and beliefs that governs attitudes toward risk-taking - care and integrity - and determines how openly risk and losses are reported and discussed
The management of risk through the use of countermeasures and controls
business continuity planning

22. Business case
The ability of a system or network to resist failure or to recover quickly from any disruption - usually with minimal recognizable effect
The permission or privileges granted to users - programs or workstations to create - change - delete or view data and files within a system - as defined by rules established by data owners and the information security policy
Documentation of the rationale for making a business investment - used both to support a business decision on whether to proceed with the investment and as an operational tool to support management of the investment through its full economic life cyc
A phase of a system development life cycle (SDLC) methodology that researches the feasibility and adequacy of resources for the development or acquisition of a system solution to a user need

23. Risk portfolio view
Ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information. Balanced scorecard (BSC) Developed by Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton as a coherent set of performance measures organized into four categories that includes traditional financial mea
committee of sponsoring organizations
1. A method to identify interdependencies and interconnections among risk - as well as the effect of risk responses on multiple types of risk 2. A method to estimate the aggregate impact of multiple types of risk (e.g. - cascading and coincidental th
A probable situation with uncertain frequency and magnitude of loss (or gain)

24. Feasibility study
Guarding against improper information modification or destruction - and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity
A phase of a system development life cycle (SDLC) methodology that researches the feasibility and adequacy of resources for the development or acquisition of a system solution to a user need
Business Process Reengineering
Evaluating the criticality and sensitivity of information assets. An exercise that determines the impact of losing the support of any resource to an enterprise - establishes the escalation of that loss over time - identifies the minimum resources nee

25. Vulnerability event
Methodology for Information Systems Risk Analysis and Management
A probable situation with uncertain frequency and magnitude of loss (or gain)
The amount of time allowed for the recovery of a business function or resource after a disaster occurs
Any event during which a material increase in vulnerability results. Note that this increase in vulnerability can result from changes in control conditions or from changes in threat capability/force.

26. ISO
1. A method to identify interdependencies and interconnections among risk - as well as the effect of risk responses on multiple types of risk 2. A method to estimate the aggregate impact of multiple types of risk (e.g. - cascading and coincidental th
Guarding against improper information modification or destruction - and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity
Methodology for Information Systems Risk Analysis and Management
international organization for standards

27. CRISC
certified in risk and information systems control
The policies - procedures and activities designed to provide reasonable assurance that objectives relevant to a given automated solution (application) are achieved
business continuity planning
cumulative summary. each value is added for a cummulative total.

28. BPM
A further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes
A set of human - physical - technical and procedural resources to recover - within a defined time and cost - an activity interrupted by an emergency or disaster
operationally critical threat and vulnerability evaluation
business process modeling

29. Risk indicator
commission
Anything (e.g. - object - substance - human) that is capable of acting against an asset in a manner that can result in harm. Scope Note: A potential cause of an unwanted incident (ISO/IEC 13335)
risk management framework
A metric capable of showing that the enterprise is subject to - or has a high probability of being subject to - a risk that exceeds the defined risk appetite Risk management 1. The coordinated activities to direct and control an enterprise with regar

30. Risk map
A (graphic) tool for ranking and displaying risk by defined ranges for frequency and magnitude
1. Information that proves or disproves a stated issue 2. Information that an auditor gathers in the course of performing an IS audit; relevant if it pertains to the audit objectives and has a logical relationship to the findings and conclusions it i
A description of the overall (identified) IT risk to which the enterprise is exposed
The remaining risk after management has implemented a risk response

31. Risk analysis
certified in risk and information systems control
1. A process by which frequency and magnitude of IT risk scenarios are estimated. 2. The initial steps of risk management: analyzing the value of assets to the business - identifying threats to those assets and evaluating how vulnerable each asset is
Failure modes effects analysis
An evaluation of the type - scope and nature of events or actions that can result in adverse consequences; identification of the threats that exist against enterprise assets Scope Note: The threat analysis usually defines the level of threat and the

32. RMIS
The policies - procedures and activities designed to provide reasonable assurance that objectives relevant to a given automated solution (application) are achieved
A phase of a system development life cycle (SDLC) methodology that researches the feasibility and adequacy of resources for the development or acquisition of a system solution to a user need
The acceptable level of variation that management is willing to allow for any particular risk as the enterprise pursues its objectives
risk management information systems

33. Information systems (IS)
The discipline by which an enterprise in any industry assesses - controls - exploits - finances and monitors risk from all sources for the purpose of increasing the enterprise's short- and long-term value to its stakeholders
The processes - rules and deployment mechanisms that control access to information systems - resources and physical access to premises
Description of the fundamental underlying design of the IT components of the business - the relationships among them - and the manner in which they support the enterprise's objectives
The combination of strategic - managerial and operational activities involved in gathering - processing - storing - distributing and using information and its related technologies Scope Note: Information systems are distinct from information technolo

34. Vulnerability
1. A process by which frequency and magnitude of IT risk scenarios are estimated. 2. The initial steps of risk management: analyzing the value of assets to the business - identifying threats to those assets and evaluating how vulnerable each asset is
1. The act of verifying identity (i.e. - user - system) Scope Note: Risk: Can also refer to the verification of the correctness of a piece of data 2. The act of verifying the identity of a user and the user's eligibility to access computerized inform
Something that happens at a specific place and/or time
A weakness in the design - implementation - operation or internal control of a process that could expose the system to adverse threats from threat events

35. Risk factor
The business risk associated with the use - ownership - operation - involvement - influence and adoption of IT within an enterprise
The individual(s) - normally a manager or director - who has responsibility for the integrity - accurate reporting and use of computerized data
commission
A condition that can influence the frequency and/or magnitude and - ultimately - the business impact of IT-related events/scenarios

36. Risk tolerance
risk management framework
A subset of risk indicators that are highly relevant and possess a high probability of predicting or indicating important risk. Scope Note: See also Risk Indicator.
The acceptable level of variation that management is willing to allow for any particular risk as the enterprise pursues its objectives
The permission or privileges granted to users - programs or workstations to create - change - delete or view data and files within a system - as defined by rules established by data owners and the information security policy

37. BSI
British Standards Institution
A weakness in the design - implementation - operation or internal control of a process that could expose the system to adverse threats from threat events
The acceptable level of variation that management is willing to allow for any particular risk as the enterprise pursues its objectives
1. Contains the essential elements of effective processes for one or more disciplines. It also describes an evolutionary improvement path from ad hoc - immature processes to disciplined - mature processes with improved quality and effectiveness. 2. C

38. Evidence
1. Information that proves or disproves a stated issue 2. Information that an auditor gathers in the course of performing an IS audit; relevant if it pertains to the audit objectives and has a logical relationship to the findings and conclusions it i
The business risk associated with the use - ownership - operation - involvement - influence and adoption of IT within an enterprise
A phase of a system development life cycle (SDLC) methodology that researches the feasibility and adequacy of resources for the development or acquisition of a system solution to a user need
A set of human - physical - technical and procedural resources to recover - within a defined time and cost - an activity interrupted by an emergency or disaster

39. IT risk profile
Standards standards published by: ISACA
The process of integrating risk assessments at a corporate level to obtain a complete view on the overall risk for the enterprise
Any event during which a material increase in vulnerability results. Note that this increase in vulnerability can result from changes in control conditions or from changes in threat capability/force.
A description of the overall (identified) IT risk to which the enterprise is exposed

40. Access rights
A study to prioritize the criticality of information resources for the enterprise based on costs (or consequences) of adverse events In an impact analysis - threats to assets are identified and potential business losses determined for different time
An aptitude - competency or resource that an enterprise may possess or require at an enterprise - business function or individual level that has the potential - or is required - to contribute to a business outcome and to create value
The permission or privileges granted to users - programs or workstations to create - change - delete or view data and files within a system - as defined by rules established by data owners and the information security policy
Ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information. Balanced scorecard (BSC) Developed by Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton as a coherent set of performance measures organized into four categories that includes traditional financial mea

41. IT risk issue
1. An instance of IT risk 2. A combination of control - value and threat conditions that impose a noteworthy level of IT risk
Exists to detect and report when errors - omissions and unauthorized uses or entries occur
The processes - rules and deployment mechanisms that control access to information systems - resources and physical access to premises
An aptitude - competency or resource that an enterprise may possess or require at an enterprise - business function or individual level that has the potential - or is required - to contribute to a business outcome and to create value

42. treadway
Evaluating the criticality and sensitivity of information assets. An exercise that determines the impact of losing the support of any resource to an enterprise - establishes the escalation of that loss over time - identifies the minimum resources nee
commission
Preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure - including means for protecting privacy and proprietary information
A subset of risk indicators that are highly relevant and possess a high probability of predicting or indicating important risk. Scope Note: See also Risk Indicator.

43. Key performance indicator (KPI)
The policies - procedures - practices and organizational structures designed to provide reasonable assurance that business
The set of projects owned by a company. Scope Note: It usually includes the main guidelines relative to each project - including objectives - costs - time lines and other information specific to the project.
A measure that determines how well the process is performing in enabling the goal to be reached. Scope Note: A lead indicator of whether a goal will likely be reached - and a good indicator of capabilities - practices and skills. It measures an activ
The individual responsible for identifying process requirements - approving process design and managing process performance. Scope Note: Must be at an appropriately high level in the enterprise and have authority to commit resources to process-specif

44. Computer emergency response team (CERT)
The description of an IT-related event that can lead to a business impact IT-related incident An IT-related event that causes an operational - developmental and/or strategic business impact
Any event during which a material increase in vulnerability results. Note that this increase in vulnerability can result from changes in control conditions or from changes in threat capability/force.
A plan used by an enterprise to respond to disruption of critical business processes. Depends on the contingency plan for restoration of critical systems
A group of people integrated at the enterprise with clear lines of reporting and responsibilities for standby support in case of an information systems emergency. This group will act as an efficient corrective control - and should also act as a singl

45. Inherent risk
A metric capable of showing that the enterprise is subject to - or has a high probability of being subject to - a risk that exceeds the defined risk appetite Risk management 1. The coordinated activities to direct and control an enterprise with regar
business continuity planning
1. The risk level or exposure without taking into account the actions that management has taken or might take (e.g. -implementing controls) 2. The risk that a material error could occur - assuming that there are no related internal controls to preven
Any event during which a material increase in vulnerability results. Note that this increase in vulnerability can result from changes in control conditions or from changes in threat capability/force.

46. Risk aggregation
The process of integrating risk assessments at a corporate level to obtain a complete view on the overall risk for the enterprise
enterprise risk management
A metric capable of showing that the enterprise is subject to - or has a high probability of being subject to - a risk that exceeds the defined risk appetite Risk management 1. The coordinated activities to direct and control an enterprise with regar
The amount of risk - on a broad level - that an entity is willing to accept in pursuit of its mission

47. Detective control
Methodology for Information Systems Risk Analysis and Management
Exists to detect and report when errors - omissions and unauthorized uses or entries occur
Something that happens at a specific place and/or time
international electrotechnical commission

48. Project portfolio
The description of an IT-related event that can lead to a business impact IT-related incident An IT-related event that causes an operational - developmental and/or strategic business impact
The set of projects owned by a company. Scope Note: It usually includes the main guidelines relative to each project - including objectives - costs - time lines and other information specific to the project.
The acceptable level of variation that management is willing to allow for any particular risk as the enterprise pursues its objectives
committee of sponsoring organizations

49. Business process owner
The individual responsible for identifying process requirements - approving process design and managing process performance. Scope Note: Must be at an appropriately high level in the enterprise and have authority to commit resources to process-specif
The management of risk through the use of countermeasures and controls
A method/process by which management and staff of all levels collectively identify and evaluate risk and controls with their business areas. This may be under the guidance of a facilitator such as an auditor or risk manager.
international electrotechnical commission

50. Business impact
The set of projects owned by a company. Scope Note: It usually includes the main guidelines relative to each project - including objectives - costs - time lines and other information specific to the project.
The net effect - positive or negative - on the achievement of business objectives
expected loss
business process modeling