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CRISC Information Systems Control

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1. IT risk
Business Process Reengineering
The business risk associated with the use - ownership - operation - involvement - influence and adoption of IT within an enterprise
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
cumulative summary. each value is added for a cummulative total.

2. Residual risk
The remaining risk after management has implemented a risk response
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
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 process of integrating risk assessments at a corporate level to obtain a complete view on the overall risk for the enterprise

3. FMEA
Failure modes effects analysis
Methodology for Information Systems Risk Analysis and Management
For the purpose of IT risk management - one of three possible sorts of events: threat event - loss event and vulnerability event. Scope Note: Being able to consistently and effectively differentiate the different types of events that contribute to ri
Preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure - including means for protecting privacy and proprietary information

4. Vulnerability
business process modeling
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)
Something of either tangible or intangible value that is worth protecting - including people - information - infrastructure - finances and reputation
A weakness in the design - implementation - operation or internal control of a process that could expose the system to adverse threats from threat events

5. Business case
Guarding against improper information modification or destruction - and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity
cumulative summary. each value is added for a cummulative total.
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 remaining risk after management has implemented a risk response

6. Inherent risk
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
The process of assigning risk to another enterprise - usually through the purchase of an insurance policy or by outsourcing the service
A probable situation with uncertain frequency and magnitude of loss (or gain)
risk control self assessment

7. Risk map
A (graphic) tool for ranking and displaying risk by defined ranges for frequency and magnitude
commission
Something of either tangible or intangible value that is worth protecting - including people - information - infrastructure - finances and reputation
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

8. Objectivity
The business risk associated with the use - ownership - operation - involvement - influence and adoption of IT within an enterprise
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 ability to exercise judgment - express opinions and present recommendations with impartiality
The net effect - positive or negative - on the achievement of business objectives

9. Magnitude
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.
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
British Standards Institution

10. Vulnerability event
Guarding against improper information modification or destruction - and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity
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 ability of a system or network to resist failure or to recover quickly from any disruption - usually with minimal recognizable effect
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

11. OCTAVE
The net effect - positive or negative - on the achievement of business objectives
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
enterprise risk management
operationally critical threat and vulnerability evaluation

12. Evidence
A probable situation with uncertain frequency and magnitude of loss (or gain)
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. 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
business process modeling

13. Loss event
Business Process Reengineering
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
Any event during which a threat event results in loss. Scope Note: From Jones - J.; 'FAIR Taxonomy -' Risk Management Insight - USA - 2008
A plan used by an enterprise to respond to disruption of critical business processes. Depends on the contingency plan for restoration of critical systems

14. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
The process of integrating risk assessments at a corporate level to obtain a complete view on the overall risk for the enterprise
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
The amount of risk - on a broad level - that an entity is willing to accept in pursuit of its mission
statistical process control

15. Governance
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
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 condition that can influence the frequency and/or magnitude and - ultimately - the business impact of IT-related events/scenarios
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

16. Access control
cumulative summary. each value is added for a cummulative total.
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 processes - rules and deployment mechanisms that control access to information systems - resources and physical access to premises
Carnegie Mellon University

17. Data owner
Any event during which a threat element/actor acts against an asset in a manner that has the potential to directly result in harm
business continuity planning
The amount of time allowed for the recovery of a business function or resource after a disaster occurs
The individual(s) - normally a manager or director - who has responsibility for the integrity - accurate reporting and use of computerized data

18. Preventive control
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.
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 for systematically avoiding risk - constituting one approach to managing risk
1. An instance of IT risk 2. A combination of control - value and threat conditions that impose a noteworthy level of IT risk

19. 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 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
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
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.

20. Business impact
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
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
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 net effect - positive or negative - on the achievement of business objectives

21. Key risk indicator (KRI)
A further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes
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.
A condition that can influence the frequency and/or magnitude and - ultimately - the business impact of IT-related events/scenarios
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

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

23. IT architecture
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
cumulative summary. each value is added for a cummulative total.
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
Something of either tangible or intangible value that is worth protecting - including people - information - infrastructure - finances and reputation

24. RCSA
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 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.
Something of either tangible or intangible value that is worth protecting - including people - information - infrastructure - finances and reputation
risk control self assessment

25. Risk analysis
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
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
A weakness in the design - implementation - operation or internal control of a process that could expose the system to adverse threats from threat events

26. CSF
The policies - procedures - practices and organizational structures designed to provide reasonable assurance that business
For the purpose of IT risk management - one of three possible sorts of events: threat event - loss event and vulnerability event. Scope Note: Being able to consistently and effectively differentiate the different types of events that contribute to ri
critical success factor
The acceptable level of variation that management is willing to allow for any particular risk as the enterprise pursues its objectives

27. Risk portfolio view
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
Exists to detect and report when errors - omissions and unauthorized uses or entries occur
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
Preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure - including means for protecting privacy and proprietary information

28. Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
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
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.
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

29. Computer emergency response team (CERT)
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 remaining risk after management has implemented a risk response
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
A further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes

30. Event type
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 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.
For the purpose of IT risk management - one of three possible sorts of events: threat event - loss event and vulnerability event. Scope Note: Being able to consistently and effectively differentiate the different types of events that contribute to ri

31. Threat
The management of risk through the use of countermeasures and controls
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
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)
Something that happens at a specific place and/or time

32. Enterprise risk management (ERM)
commission
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 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 probable situation with uncertain frequency and magnitude of loss (or gain)

33. Business objective
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
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 further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes
The business risk associated with the use - ownership - operation - involvement - influence and adoption of IT within an enterprise

34. Data custodian
The ability to exercise judgment - express opinions and present recommendations with impartiality
The business risk associated with the use - ownership - operation - involvement - influence and adoption of IT within an enterprise
The individual(s) and department(s) responsible for the storage and safeguarding of computerized data
A further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes

35. Risk indicator
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
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
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 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

36. Resilience
A further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes
business process modeling
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
The ability of a system or network to resist failure or to recover quickly from any disruption - usually with minimal recognizable effect

37. Integrity
1. An instance of IT risk 2. A combination of control - value and threat conditions that impose a noteworthy level of IT risk
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
The translation of the enterprise's mission from a statement of intention into performance targets and results
Guarding against improper information modification or destruction - and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity

38. Business goal
commission
The translation of the enterprise's mission from a statement of intention into performance targets and results
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
committee of sponsoring organizations

39. Information systems (IS)
A (graphic) tool for ranking and displaying risk by defined ranges for frequency and magnitude
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
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. 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

40. Frequency
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
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 measure of the rate by which events occur over a certain period of time
international electrotechnical commission

41. COBIT
Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology
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
Something of either tangible or intangible value that is worth protecting - including people - information - infrastructure - finances and reputation
operationally critical threat and vulnerability evaluation

42. Threat event
A measure of the rate by which events occur over a certain period of time
The process of assigning risk to another enterprise - usually through the purchase of an insurance policy or by outsourcing the service
Any event during which a threat element/actor acts against an asset in a manner that has the potential to directly result in harm
Business Process Reengineering

43. Risk aggregation
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
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
Something that happens at a specific place and/or time

44. EL
expected loss
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
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 individual(s) and department(s) responsible for the storage and safeguarding of computerized data

45. Internal controls
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
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.
Methodology for Information Systems Risk Analysis and Management

46. standards publisher of IT Audit and Assurance
The translation of the enterprise's mission from a statement of intention into performance targets and results
The management of risk through the use of countermeasures and controls
enterprise risk management
Standards standards published by: ISACA

47. Project portfolio
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.
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 weakness in the design - implementation - operation or internal control of a process that could expose the system to adverse threats from threat events

48. CRISC
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
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
certified in risk and information systems control
business process modeling

49. Risk transfer
expected loss
Methodology for Information Systems Risk Analysis and Management
The process of assigning risk to another enterprise - usually through the purchase of an insurance policy or by outsourcing the service
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

50. Risk mitigation
risk management information systems
The management of risk through the use of countermeasures and controls
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.
risk control self assessment

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