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CRISC Information Systems Control

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1. 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
Something of either tangible or intangible value that is worth protecting - including people - information - infrastructure - finances and reputation
The processes - rules and deployment mechanisms that control access to information systems - resources and physical access to premises
A measure of the potential severity of loss or the potential gain from realized events/scenarios

2. treadway
commission
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
1. An instance of IT risk 2. A combination of control - value and threat conditions that impose a noteworthy level of IT risk

3. Threat event
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
The amount of time allowed for the recovery of a business function or resource after a disaster occurs
Any event during which a threat element/actor acts against an asset in a manner that has the potential to directly result in harm
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

4. Risk mitigation
The process of integrating risk assessments at a corporate level to obtain a complete view on the overall risk for the enterprise
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
A further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes
The management of risk through the use of countermeasures and controls

5. Business risk
The management of risk through the use of countermeasures and controls
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
The policies - procedures - practices and organizational structures designed to provide reasonable assurance that business
A probable situation with uncertain frequency and magnitude of loss (or gain)

6. Application controls
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
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
The policies - procedures and activities designed to provide reasonable assurance that objectives relevant to a given automated solution (application) are achieved

7. Frequency
A measure of the rate by which events occur over a certain period of time
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
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)
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

8. 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
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
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.
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

9. Resilience
The ability of a system or network to resist failure or to recover quickly from any disruption - usually with minimal recognizable effect
risk management information systems
international organization for standards
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

10. ISO
Guarding against improper information modification or destruction - and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity
risk management framework
international organization for standards
The process of integrating risk assessments at a corporate level to obtain a complete view on the overall risk for the enterprise

11. Business continuity plan (BCP)
business continuity planning
A plan used by an enterprise to respond to disruption of critical business processes. Depends on the contingency plan for restoration of critical systems
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
risk control self assessment

12. Fallback procedures
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 processes - rules and deployment mechanisms that control access to information systems - resources and physical access to premises
The individual(s) - normally a manager or director - who has responsibility for the integrity - accurate reporting and use of computerized data
Something of either tangible or intangible value that is worth protecting - including people - information - infrastructure - finances and reputation

13. IT risk profile
The net effect - positive or negative - on the achievement of business objectives
British Standards Institution
A description of the overall (identified) IT risk to which the enterprise is exposed
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

14. Risk aggregation
A (graphic) tool for ranking and displaying risk by defined ranges for frequency and magnitude
The process of integrating risk assessments at a corporate level to obtain a complete view on the overall risk for the enterprise
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
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

15. Risk portfolio view
A plan used by an enterprise to respond to disruption of critical business processes. Depends on the contingency plan for restoration of critical systems
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. 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 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.

16. Evidence
The translation of the enterprise's mission from a statement of intention into performance targets and results
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 individual(s) and department(s) responsible for the storage and safeguarding of computerized data
The process of assigning risk to another enterprise - usually through the purchase of an insurance policy or by outsourcing the service

17. Preventive control
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
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
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
The net effect - positive or negative - on the achievement of business objectives

18. Disaster recovery plan (DRP)
risk control self assessment
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
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
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

19. Business impact analysis/assessment (BIA)
Business Process Reengineering
operationally critical threat and vulnerability evaluation
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
committee of sponsoring organizations

20. Authentication

21. IEC
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
The process of integrating risk assessments at a corporate level to obtain a complete view on the overall risk for the enterprise
international electrotechnical commission
A weakness in the design - implementation - operation or internal control of a process that could expose the system to adverse threats from threat events

22. Business objective
The current and prospective effect on earnings and capital arising from negative public opinion. Scope Note: Reputation risk affects a bank's ability to establish new relationships or services - or to continue servicing existing relationships. It may
A measure of the potential severity of loss or the potential gain from realized events/scenarios
A further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes
international organization for standards

23. COSO
Guarding against improper information modification or destruction - and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity
operationally critical threat and vulnerability evaluation
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
committee of sponsoring organizations

24. Threat
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.
Exists to detect and report when errors - omissions and unauthorized uses or entries occur
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)
The current and prospective effect on earnings and capital arising from negative public opinion. Scope Note: Reputation risk affects a bank's ability to establish new relationships or services - or to continue servicing existing relationships. It may

25. CRISC
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
certified in risk and information systems control
international electrotechnical commission
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

26. 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
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
A further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes
The net effect - positive or negative - on the achievement of business objectives

27. Loss event

28. Risk factor
British Standards Institution
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
A probable situation with uncertain frequency and magnitude of loss (or gain)
A condition that can influence the frequency and/or magnitude and - ultimately - the business impact of IT-related events/scenarios

29. IT risk
The individual(s) - normally a manager or director - who has responsibility for the integrity - accurate reporting and use of computerized data
The current and prospective effect on earnings and capital arising from negative public opinion. Scope Note: Reputation risk affects a bank's ability to establish new relationships or services - or to continue servicing existing relationships. It may
The policies - procedures - practices and organizational structures designed to provide reasonable assurance that business
The business risk associated with the use - ownership - operation - involvement - influence and adoption of IT within an enterprise

30. Recovery time objective
The amount of time allowed for the recovery of a business function or resource after a disaster occurs
A description of the overall (identified) IT risk to which the enterprise is exposed
Failure modes effects analysis
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

31. Magnitude
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)
Failure modes effects analysis
A measure of the potential severity of loss or the potential gain from realized events/scenarios
Standards standards published by: ISACA

32. Feasibility study
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 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 process of assigning risk to another enterprise - usually through the purchase of an insurance policy or by outsourcing the service
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

33. IT architecture

34. MAGERIT
international organization for standards
A measure of the potential severity of loss or the potential gain from realized events/scenarios
business continuity planning
Methodology for Information Systems Risk Analysis and Management

35. Access rights
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
The process of integrating risk assessments at a corporate level to obtain a complete view on the overall risk for the enterprise
statistical process control
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.

36. System development life cycle (SDLC)
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
enterprise risk management
The process for systematically avoiding risk - constituting one approach to managing risk
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

37. BPM
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
The processes - rules and deployment mechanisms that control access to information systems - resources and physical access to premises
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
business process modeling

38. Control risk self-assessment
The amount of time allowed for the recovery of a business function or resource after a disaster occurs
Methodology for Information Systems Risk Analysis and Management
The ability to exercise judgment - express opinions and present recommendations with impartiality
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.

39. Key performance indicator (KPI)
Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology
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
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(s) and department(s) responsible for the storage and safeguarding of computerized data

40. CSF
critical success factor
Any event during which a threat event results in loss. Scope Note: From Jones - J.; 'FAIR Taxonomy -' Risk Management Insight - USA - 2008
The process for systematically avoiding risk - constituting one approach to managing risk
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

41. Vulnerability event
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 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.
The process for systematically avoiding risk - constituting one approach to managing risk

42. BPR
cumulative summary. each value is added for a cummulative total.
Business Process Reengineering
The translation of the enterprise's mission from a statement of intention into performance targets and results
A description of the overall (identified) IT risk to which the enterprise is exposed

43. Confidentiality
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 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
Preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure - including means for protecting privacy and proprietary information
Determined based on the acceptable data loss in case of a disruption of operations. It indicates the earliest point in time that is acceptable to recover the data. The RPO effectively quantifies the permissible amount of data loss in case of interrup

44. CMU
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 individual(s) - normally a manager or director - who has responsibility for the integrity - accurate reporting and use of computerized data
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
Carnegie Mellon University

45. Integrity
international electrotechnical commission
Guarding against improper information modification or destruction - and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity
A measure of the rate by which events occur over a certain period of time
committee of sponsoring organizations

46. Risk analysis
Business Process Reengineering
Standards standards published by: ISACA
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
The policies - procedures and activities designed to provide reasonable assurance that objectives relevant to a given automated solution (application) are achieved

47. Inherent risk
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.
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
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 policies - procedures - practices and organizational structures designed to provide reasonable assurance that business

48. Project portfolio
The current and prospective effect on earnings and capital arising from negative public opinion. Scope Note: Reputation risk affects a bank's ability to establish new relationships or services - or to continue servicing existing relationships. It may
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 policies - procedures and activities designed to provide reasonable assurance that objectives relevant to a given automated solution (application) are achieved

49. EL
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 (graphic) tool for ranking and displaying risk by defined ranges for frequency and magnitude
expected loss
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

50. BSI
international organization for standards
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
British Standards Institution
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