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CRISC Information Systems Control

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1. Risk avoidance
The process for systematically avoiding risk - constituting one approach to managing risk
A probable situation with uncertain frequency and magnitude of loss (or gain)
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 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.

2. Feasibility study
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 remaining risk after management has implemented a risk response
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
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

3. BPR
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 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
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
Business Process Reengineering

4. Vulnerability
The individual(s) - normally a manager or director - who has responsibility for the integrity - accurate reporting and use of computerized data
A probable situation with uncertain frequency and magnitude of loss (or gain)
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
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. Risk appetite
The amount of time allowed for the recovery of a business function or resource after a disaster occurs
The amount of risk - on a broad level - that an entity is willing to accept in pursuit of its mission
Exists to detect and report when errors - omissions and unauthorized uses or entries occur
The business risk associated with the use - ownership - operation - involvement - influence and adoption of IT within an enterprise

6. Risk factor
A (graphic) tool for ranking and displaying risk by defined ranges for frequency and magnitude
A condition that can influence the frequency and/or magnitude and - ultimately - the business impact of IT-related events/scenarios
expected loss
The process of integrating risk assessments at a corporate level to obtain a complete view on the overall risk for the enterprise

7. EL
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
expected loss
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 individual(s) - normally a manager or director - who has responsibility for the integrity - accurate reporting and use of computerized data

8. Impact analysis
The process for systematically avoiding risk - constituting one approach to managing risk
A measure of the rate by which events occur over a certain period of time
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
The ability of a system or network to resist failure or to recover quickly from any disruption - usually with minimal recognizable effect

9. Resilience
The ability of a system or network to resist failure or to recover quickly from any disruption - usually with minimal recognizable effect
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 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
Software Engineering Institute

10. IT infrastructure

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11. Magnitude
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 of a system or network to resist failure or to recover quickly from any disruption - usually with minimal recognizable effect
A measure of the potential severity of loss or the potential gain from realized events/scenarios
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.

12. System development life cycle (SDLC)
A probable situation with uncertain frequency and magnitude of loss (or gain)
The processes - rules and deployment mechanisms that control access to information systems - resources and physical access to premises
The policies - procedures - practices and organizational structures designed to provide reasonable assurance that business
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

13. Event
Something that happens at a specific place and/or time
Standards standards published by: ISACA
certified in risk and information systems control
risk control self assessment

14. MAGERIT
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
Methodology for Information Systems Risk Analysis and Management
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.

15. treadway
Standards standards published by: ISACA
The process for systematically avoiding risk - constituting one approach to managing risk
commission
international electrotechnical commission

16. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
international organization for standards
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.
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 further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes

17. Access rights
The amount of time allowed for the recovery of a business function or resource after a disaster occurs
The management of risk through the use of countermeasures and controls
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 amount of risk - on a broad level - that an entity is willing to accept in pursuit of its mission

18. OCTAVE
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
operationally critical threat and vulnerability evaluation
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 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

19. Threat event
Any event during which a threat element/actor acts against an asset in a manner that has the potential to directly result in harm
Methodology for Information Systems Risk Analysis and Management
A (graphic) tool for ranking and displaying risk by defined ranges for frequency and magnitude
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

20. Business objective
statistical process control
risk control self assessment
A further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes
Something that happens at a specific place and/or time

21. Authentication

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22. Event type
The amount of time allowed for the recovery of a business function or resource after a disaster occurs
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
Business Process Reengineering
Any event during which a threat event results in loss. Scope Note: From Jones - J.; 'FAIR Taxonomy -' Risk Management Insight - USA - 2008

23. Business impact
The management of risk through the use of countermeasures and controls
The net effect - positive or negative - on the achievement of business objectives
international electrotechnical commission
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

24. 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
operationally critical threat and vulnerability evaluation
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

25. Risk transfer
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 process of assigning risk to another enterprise - usually through the purchase of an insurance policy or by outsourcing the service
Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology
The individual(s) - normally a manager or director - who has responsibility for the integrity - accurate reporting and use of computerized data

26. Recovery time objective
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
The amount of time allowed for the recovery of a business function or resource after a disaster occurs
Something that happens at a specific place and/or time
The policies - procedures - practices and organizational structures designed to provide reasonable assurance that business

27. Project portfolio
Failure modes effects analysis
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
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 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.

28. IEC
international electrotechnical commission
The ability of a system or network to resist failure or to recover quickly from any disruption - usually with minimal recognizable effect
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. Data owner
The process for systematically avoiding risk - constituting one approach to managing risk
The individual(s) - normally a manager or director - who has responsibility for the integrity - accurate reporting and use of computerized data
British Standards Institution
Exists to detect and report when errors - omissions and unauthorized uses or entries occur

30. CMU
The ability of a system or network to resist failure or to recover quickly from any disruption - usually with minimal recognizable effect
Carnegie Mellon University
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
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

31. Disaster recovery plan (DRP)
The process of assigning risk to another enterprise - usually through the purchase of an insurance policy or by outsourcing the service
The translation of the enterprise's mission from a statement of intention into performance targets and results
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
risk management information systems

32. Business impact analysis/assessment (BIA)
The remaining risk after management has implemented a risk response
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.
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 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

33. standards publisher of IT Audit and Assurance
Methodology for Information Systems Risk Analysis and Management
Failure modes effects analysis
Standards standards published by: ISACA
international organization for standards

34. Key performance indicator (KPI)
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
The acceptable level of variation that management is willing to allow for any particular risk as the enterprise pursues its objectives
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 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

35. RMIS
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
risk management information systems
Something of either tangible or intangible value that is worth protecting - including people - information - infrastructure - finances and reputation
The policies - procedures and activities designed to provide reasonable assurance that objectives relevant to a given automated solution (application) are achieved

36. 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
Business Process Reengineering
Any event during which a threat event results in loss. Scope Note: From Jones - J.; 'FAIR Taxonomy -' Risk Management Insight - USA - 2008
international electrotechnical commission

37. IT risk profile
Methodology for Information Systems Risk Analysis and Management
A description of the overall (identified) IT risk to which the enterprise is exposed
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
Carnegie Mellon University

38. Risk tolerance
Any event during which a threat element/actor acts against an asset in a manner that has the potential to directly result in harm
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 acceptable level of variation that management is willing to allow for any particular risk as the enterprise pursues its objectives
Any event during which a threat event results in loss. Scope Note: From Jones - J.; 'FAIR Taxonomy -' Risk Management Insight - USA - 2008

39. Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
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 business risk associated with the use - ownership - operation - involvement - influence and adoption of IT within an enterprise
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
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

40. Risk map
The remaining risk after management has implemented a risk response
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
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
A (graphic) tool for ranking and displaying risk by defined ranges for frequency and magnitude

41. CSF
international electrotechnical commission
critical success factor
A (graphic) tool for ranking and displaying risk by defined ranges for frequency and magnitude
Carnegie Mellon University

42. FMEA
Failure modes effects analysis
A (graphic) tool for ranking and displaying risk by defined ranges for frequency and magnitude
The amount of risk - on a broad level - that an entity is willing to accept in pursuit of its mission
A condition that can influence the frequency and/or magnitude and - ultimately - the business impact of IT-related events/scenarios

43. Loss event

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44. Reputation risk

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45. Key risk indicator (KRI)
operationally critical threat and vulnerability evaluation
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 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 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

46. Governance
business continuity planning
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 weakness in the design - implementation - operation or internal control of a process that could expose the system to adverse threats from threat events
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

47. Internal controls
The policies - procedures - practices and organizational structures designed to provide reasonable assurance that business
risk management framework
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
operationally critical threat and vulnerability evaluation

48. Risk aggregation
Software Engineering Institute
The process of integrating risk assessments at a corporate level to obtain a complete view on the overall risk for the enterprise
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
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

49. Confidentiality
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)
Preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure - including means for protecting privacy and proprietary information
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
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

50. Risk mitigation
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 management of risk through the use of countermeasures and controls
business process modeling
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.