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CRISC Information Systems Control

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1. Inherent risk
The process of integrating risk assessments at a corporate level to obtain a complete view on the overall risk for the enterprise
expected loss
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)
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

2. Evidence
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
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
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(s) and department(s) responsible for the storage and safeguarding of computerized data

3. IT risk scenario
Preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure - including means for protecting privacy and proprietary information
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
Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology
A probable situation with uncertain frequency and magnitude of loss (or gain)

4. MAGERIT
Methodology for Information Systems Risk Analysis and Management
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 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 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

5. Magnitude
A measure of the potential severity of loss or the potential gain from realized events/scenarios
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 net effect - positive or negative - on the achievement of business objectives
The permission or privileges granted to users - programs or workstations to create - change - delete or view data and files within a system - as defined by rules established by data owners and the information security policy

6. Risk portfolio view
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 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 measure of the potential severity of loss or the potential gain from realized events/scenarios
A weakness in the design - implementation - operation or internal control of a process that could expose the system to adverse threats from threat events

7. Risk mitigation
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 management of risk through the use of countermeasures and controls
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

8. CRISC
certified in risk and information systems control
cumulative summary. each value is added for a cummulative total.
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
British Standards Institution

9. IT risk
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 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
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 business risk associated with the use - ownership - operation - involvement - influence and adoption of IT within an enterprise

10. SIE
British Standards Institution
The individual(s) - normally a manager or director - who has responsibility for the integrity - accurate reporting and use of computerized data
Software Engineering Institute
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

11. IT risk issue
international electrotechnical commission
1. An instance of IT risk 2. A combination of control - value and threat conditions that impose a noteworthy level of IT risk
critical success factor
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

12. RMF
cumulative summary. each value is added for a cummulative total.
A weakness in the design - implementation - operation or internal control of a process that could expose the system to adverse threats from threat events
risk management framework
The net effect - positive or negative - on the achievement of business objectives

13. Project portfolio
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 ability of a system or network to resist failure or to recover quickly from any disruption - usually with minimal recognizable effect
A further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes
expected loss

14. CMU
The individual(s) and department(s) responsible for the storage and safeguarding of computerized data
The ability to exercise judgment - express opinions and present recommendations with impartiality
Carnegie Mellon University
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

15. 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
Carnegie Mellon University
cumulative summary. each value is added for a cummulative total.
British Standards Institution

16. COSO
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 process for systematically avoiding risk - constituting one approach to managing risk
committee of sponsoring organizations
The business risk associated with the use - ownership - operation - involvement - influence and adoption of IT within an enterprise

17. 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 ability of a system or network to resist failure or to recover quickly from any disruption - usually with minimal recognizable effect
expected loss
British Standards Institution

18. Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
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
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. 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
Guarding against improper information modification or destruction - and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity

19. Vulnerability event
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.
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
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

20. Authentication

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21. Risk avoidance
The process for systematically avoiding risk - constituting one approach to managing risk
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
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

22. cusum
cumulative summary. each value is added for a cummulative total.
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.
Methodology for Information Systems Risk Analysis and Management
critical success factor

23. SPC
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
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
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

24. Business goal

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25. IT risk profile
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
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
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 description of the overall (identified) IT risk to which the enterprise is exposed

26. Detective control
A description of the overall (identified) IT risk to which the enterprise is exposed
risk management framework
The individual(s) - normally a manager or director - who has responsibility for the integrity - accurate reporting and use of computerized data
Exists to detect and report when errors - omissions and unauthorized uses or entries occur

27. Residual risk
The remaining risk after management has implemented a risk response
international organization for standards
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 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

28. Confidentiality
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
Preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure - including means for protecting privacy and proprietary information
business process modeling
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

29. Key performance indicator (KPI)
A measure of the potential severity of loss or the potential gain from realized events/scenarios
1. An instance of IT risk 2. A combination of control - value and threat conditions that impose a noteworthy level of IT risk
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
Exists to detect and report when errors - omissions and unauthorized uses or entries occur

30. Key risk indicator (KRI)
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
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 translation of the enterprise's mission from a statement of intention into performance targets and results
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.

31. Risk indicator
The process of assigning risk to another enterprise - usually through the purchase of an insurance policy or by outsourcing the service
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
cumulative summary. each value is added for a cummulative total.
Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology

32. BPM
A further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes
Business Process Reengineering
business process modeling
Methodology for Information Systems Risk Analysis and Management

33. Preventive control
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.
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
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
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

34. Recovery time objective
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 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 amount of time allowed for the recovery of a business function or resource after a disaster occurs
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

35. Threat analysis
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
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
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
risk management information systems

36. Internal controls
The combination of strategic - managerial and operational activities involved in gathering - processing - storing - distributing and using information and its related technologies Scope Note: Information systems are distinct from information technolo
The policies - procedures - practices and organizational structures designed to provide reasonable assurance that business
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 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

37. 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
Exists to detect and report when errors - omissions and unauthorized uses or entries occur
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

38. ISO
A weakness in the design - implementation - operation or internal control of a process that could expose the system to adverse threats from threat events
Any event during which a threat element/actor acts against an asset in a manner that has the potential to directly result in harm
certified in risk and information systems control
international organization for standards

39. BSI
A description of the overall (identified) IT risk to which the enterprise is exposed
British Standards Institution
expected loss
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.

40. FMEA
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.
Failure modes effects analysis
certified in risk and information systems control
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.

41. 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
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 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
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. Reputation risk

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43. Enterprise risk management (ERM)

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44. RMIS
Standards standards published by: ISACA
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 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

45. EL
expected loss
Methodology for Information Systems Risk Analysis and Management
Guarding against improper information modification or destruction - and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity
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

46. ERM
Standards standards published by: ISACA
Preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure - including means for protecting privacy and proprietary information
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
enterprise risk management

47. Event
A further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes
statistical process control
Something that happens at a specific place and/or time
international organization for standards

48. Integrity
business process modeling
A plan used by an enterprise to respond to disruption of critical business processes. Depends on the contingency plan for restoration of critical systems
Guarding against improper information modification or destruction - and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity
risk management framework

49. Objectivity
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
A plan used by an enterprise to respond to disruption of critical business processes. Depends on the contingency plan for restoration of critical systems
The ability to exercise judgment - express opinions and present recommendations with impartiality
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

50. Event type
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 modeling
enterprise risk management
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.