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CRISC Information Systems Control

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1. 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
The translation of the enterprise's mission from a statement of intention into performance targets and results
A further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes
The individual(s) - normally a manager or director - who has responsibility for the integrity - accurate reporting and use of computerized data

2. IT risk scenario
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 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 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

3. Objectivity
Preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure - including means for protecting privacy and proprietary information
business continuity planning
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

4. Disaster recovery plan (DRP)
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 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
international organization for standards

5. Risk aggregation
A further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes
The policies - procedures and activities designed to provide reasonable assurance that objectives relevant to a given automated solution (application) are achieved
The process of integrating risk assessments at a corporate level to obtain a complete view on the overall risk for the enterprise
The net effect - positive or negative - on the achievement of business objectives

6. Capability
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 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
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

7. Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
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
Preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure - including means for protecting privacy and proprietary information
A weakness in the design - implementation - operation or internal control of a process that could expose the system to adverse threats from threat events
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

8. 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
Preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure - including means for protecting privacy and proprietary information
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 integrating risk assessments at a corporate level to obtain a complete view on the overall risk for the enterprise

9. RMIS
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 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 management information systems
Carnegie Mellon University

10. Evidence
The process of assigning risk to another enterprise - usually through the purchase of an insurance policy or by outsourcing the service
Carnegie Mellon University
A weakness in the design - implementation - operation or internal control of a process that could expose the system to adverse threats from threat events
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

11. treadway
British Standards Institution
commission
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 amount of risk - on a broad level - that an entity is willing to accept in pursuit of its mission

12. Computer emergency response team (CERT)
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
committee of sponsoring organizations
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

13. SPC
Software Engineering Institute
statistical process control
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
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

14. Residual risk
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 remaining risk after management has implemented a risk response
statistical process control
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

15. cusum
The process of assigning risk to another enterprise - usually through the purchase of an insurance policy or by outsourcing the service
The individual(s) - normally a manager or director - who has responsibility for the integrity - accurate reporting and use of computerized data
international electrotechnical commission
cumulative summary. each value is added for a cummulative total.

16. CRISC
certified in risk and information systems control
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
Any event during which a threat event results in loss. Scope Note: From Jones - J.; 'FAIR Taxonomy -' Risk Management Insight - USA - 2008
business continuity planning

17. BPM
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
Preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure - including means for protecting privacy and proprietary information
business process modeling
A condition that can influence the frequency and/or magnitude and - ultimately - the business impact of IT-related events/scenarios

18. Threat
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)
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
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
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

19. BCP
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
business continuity planning
The remaining risk after management has implemented a risk response
The individual(s) - normally a manager or director - who has responsibility for the integrity - accurate reporting and use of computerized data

20. Governance
Exists to detect and report when errors - omissions and unauthorized uses or entries occur
A description of the overall (identified) IT risk to which the enterprise is exposed
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
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

21. Information systems (IS)
A measure of the potential severity of loss or the potential gain from realized events/scenarios
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 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
commission

22. IT architecture

23. Business continuity plan (BCP)
The amount of time allowed for the recovery of a business function or resource after a disaster occurs
The remaining risk after management has implemented a risk response
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 plan used by an enterprise to respond to disruption of critical business processes. Depends on the contingency plan for restoration of critical systems

24. Data owner
Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology
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 individual(s) - normally a manager or director - who has responsibility for the integrity - accurate reporting and use of computerized data
The ability to exercise judgment - express opinions and present recommendations with impartiality

25. COBIT
Failure modes effects analysis
Guarding against improper information modification or destruction - and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity
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
Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology

26. IEC
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
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
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

27. Fallback procedures
A further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes
Carnegie Mellon University
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
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

28. Resilience
risk management framework
The amount of time allowed for the recovery of a business function or resource after a disaster occurs
The ability of a system or network to resist failure or to recover quickly from any disruption - usually with minimal recognizable effect
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

29. Application controls
Any event during which a threat event results in loss. Scope Note: From Jones - J.; 'FAIR Taxonomy -' Risk Management Insight - USA - 2008
Any event during which a threat element/actor acts against an asset in a manner that has the potential to directly result in harm
The policies - procedures and activities designed to provide reasonable assurance that objectives relevant to a given automated solution (application) are achieved
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

30. EL
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
expected loss
committee of sponsoring organizations
The amount of time allowed for the recovery of a business function or resource after a disaster occurs

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

32. COSO
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
1. An instance of IT risk 2. A combination of control - value and threat conditions that impose a noteworthy level of IT risk
Something that happens at a specific place and/or time

33. ERM
enterprise risk management
international electrotechnical commission
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 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

34. 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 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
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
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.

35. Loss event

36. Risk analysis
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
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 process for systematically avoiding risk - constituting one approach to managing risk
statistical process control

37. Recovery point objective (RPO)
risk management framework
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
certified in risk and information systems control
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

38. IT risk
The business risk associated with the use - ownership - operation - involvement - influence and adoption of IT within an enterprise
Something that happens at a specific place and/or time
Methodology for Information Systems Risk Analysis and Management
A measure of the potential severity of loss or the potential gain from realized events/scenarios

39. standards publisher of IT Audit and Assurance
certified in risk and information systems control
The amount of risk - on a broad level - that an entity is willing to accept in pursuit of its mission
The acceptable level of variation that management is willing to allow for any particular risk as the enterprise pursues its objectives
Standards standards published by: ISACA

40. IT infrastructure

41. Inherent risk
A (graphic) tool for ranking and displaying risk by defined ranges for frequency and magnitude
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.
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. 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

42. Confidentiality
Any event during which a threat event results in loss. Scope Note: From Jones - J.; 'FAIR Taxonomy -' Risk Management Insight - USA - 2008
A measure of the potential severity of loss or the potential gain from realized events/scenarios
Standards standards published by: ISACA
Preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure - including means for protecting privacy and proprietary information

43. Risk map
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
Methodology for Information Systems Risk Analysis and Management
A (graphic) tool for ranking and displaying risk by defined ranges for frequency and magnitude
A probable situation with uncertain frequency and magnitude of loss (or gain)

44. Project portfolio
The individual(s) and department(s) responsible for the storage and safeguarding of computerized data
Business Process Reengineering
committee of sponsoring organizations
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.

45. Integrity
Guarding against improper information modification or destruction - and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity
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
Preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure - including means for protecting privacy and proprietary information
The net effect - positive or negative - on the achievement of business objectives

46. Magnitude
Failure modes effects analysis
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 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
A measure of the potential severity of loss or the potential gain from realized events/scenarios

47. IT risk register
A measure of the potential severity of loss or the potential gain from realized events/scenarios
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 control self assessment
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.

48. Reputation risk

49. Frequency
The management of risk through the use of countermeasures and controls
The amount of time allowed for the recovery of a business function or resource after a disaster occurs
A measure of the rate by which events occur over a certain period of time
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

50. Risk tolerance
The remaining risk after management has implemented a risk response
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
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 acceptable level of variation that management is willing to allow for any particular risk as the enterprise pursues its objectives