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CRISC Information Systems Control

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1. IT risk
A plan used by an enterprise to respond to disruption of critical business processes. Depends on the contingency plan for restoration of critical systems
1. An instance of IT risk 2. A combination of control - value and threat conditions that impose a noteworthy level of IT risk
The business risk associated with the use - ownership - operation - involvement - influence and adoption of IT within an enterprise
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

2. Risk indicator
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
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.
statistical process control
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

3. 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
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
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

4. Business objective
The policies - procedures and activities designed to provide reasonable assurance that objectives relevant to a given automated solution (application) are achieved
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. 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
A further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes

5. Vulnerability event
Business Process Reengineering
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
Standards standards published by: ISACA
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.

6. 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
commission
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)

7. Information systems (IS)
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 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 measure of the rate by which events occur over a certain period of time
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

8. Business process owner
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 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 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 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

9. BPR
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
Methodology for Information Systems Risk Analysis and Management
Guarding against improper information modification or destruction - and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity
Business Process Reengineering

10. IEC
international organization for standards
international electrotechnical commission
Exists to detect and report when errors - omissions and unauthorized uses or entries occur
Software Engineering Institute

11. Loss event
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 measure of the rate by which events occur over a certain period of time
Any event during which a threat event results in loss. Scope Note: From Jones - J.; 'FAIR Taxonomy -' Risk Management Insight - USA - 2008
The individual(s) - normally a manager or director - who has responsibility for the integrity - accurate reporting and use of computerized data

12. Application controls
The policies - procedures and activities designed to provide reasonable assurance that objectives relevant to a given automated solution (application) are achieved
international electrotechnical commission
The remaining risk after management has implemented a risk response
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.

13. Vulnerability
The policies - procedures - practices and organizational structures designed to provide reasonable assurance that business
A weakness in the design - implementation - operation or internal control of a process that could expose the system to adverse threats from threat events
Exists to detect and report when errors - omissions and unauthorized uses or entries occur
A measure of the potential severity of loss or the potential gain from realized events/scenarios

14. IT architecture
The policies - procedures and activities designed to provide reasonable assurance that objectives relevant to a given automated solution (application) are achieved
Guarding against improper information modification or destruction - and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity
Something of either tangible or intangible value that is worth protecting - including people - information - infrastructure - finances and reputation
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

15. Access rights
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
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 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 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.

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

17. Asset
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
The management of risk through the use of countermeasures and controls
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

18. RCSA
risk control self assessment
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
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 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

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

20. Magnitude
A measure of the potential severity of loss or the potential gain from realized events/scenarios
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
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
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

21. Threat event
A description of the overall (identified) IT risk to which the enterprise is exposed
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
Any event during which a threat element/actor acts against an asset in a manner that has the potential to directly result in harm
A (graphic) tool for ranking and displaying risk by defined ranges for frequency and magnitude

22. Frequency
Any event during which a threat event results in loss. Scope Note: From Jones - J.; 'FAIR Taxonomy -' Risk Management Insight - USA - 2008
Something that happens at a specific place and/or time
The remaining risk after management has implemented a risk response
A measure of the rate by which events occur over a certain period of time

23. IT risk issue
1. An instance of IT risk 2. A combination of control - value and threat conditions that impose a noteworthy level of IT risk
A weakness in the design - implementation - operation or internal control of a process that could expose the system to adverse threats from threat events
critical success factor
Something that happens at a specific place and/or time

24. SIE
Software Engineering Institute
Something that happens at a specific place and/or time
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
certified in risk and information systems control

25. IT risk profile
A description of the overall (identified) IT risk to which the enterprise is exposed
The ability of a system or network to resist failure or to recover quickly from any disruption - usually with minimal recognizable effect
The acceptable level of variation that management is willing to allow for any particular risk as the enterprise pursues its objectives
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

26. Risk appetite
The amount of risk - on a broad level - that an entity is willing to accept in pursuit of its mission
critical success factor
business continuity planning
enterprise risk management

27. Internal controls
The individual(s) and department(s) responsible for the storage and safeguarding of computerized data
The policies - procedures - practices and organizational structures designed to provide reasonable assurance that business
A (graphic) tool for ranking and displaying risk by defined ranges for frequency and magnitude
Software Engineering Institute

28. Risk tolerance
The acceptable level of variation that management is willing to allow for any particular risk as the enterprise pursues its objectives
The individual responsible for identifying process requirements - approving process design and managing process performance. Scope Note: Must be at an appropriately high level in the enterprise and have authority to commit resources to process-specif
A further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes
The ability to exercise judgment - express opinions and present recommendations with impartiality

29. Business impact analysis/assessment (BIA)
The processes - rules and deployment mechanisms that control access to information systems - resources and physical access to premises
The ability of a system or network to resist failure or to recover quickly from any disruption - usually with minimal recognizable effect
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
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

30. Reputation risk
The phases deployed in the development or acquisition of a software system. Scope Note: SDLC is an approach used to plan - design - develop - test and implement an application system or a major modification to an application system. Typical phases of
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 business risk associated with the use - ownership - operation - involvement - influence and adoption of IT within an enterprise
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

31. Event
Something that happens at a specific place and/or time
The amount of time allowed for the recovery of a business function or resource after a disaster occurs
The translation of the enterprise's mission from a statement of intention into performance targets and results
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)

32. Preventive control
The amount of risk - on a broad level - that an entity is willing to accept in pursuit of its mission
The process of integrating risk assessments at a corporate level to obtain a complete view on the overall risk for the enterprise
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
Software Engineering Institute

33. Threat analysis
Any event during which a threat element/actor acts against an asset in a manner that has the potential to directly result in harm
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 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
certified in risk and information systems control

34. Business case
The individual(s) - normally a manager or director - who has responsibility for the integrity - accurate reporting and use of computerized data
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 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

35. Project portfolio
1. An instance of IT risk 2. A combination of control - value and threat conditions that impose a noteworthy level of IT 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 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.
certified in risk and information systems control

36. Evidence
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
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
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
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

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

38. Fallback procedures
Standards standards published by: ISACA
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
cumulative summary. each value is added for a cummulative total.
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

39. System development life cycle (SDLC)
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 individual(s) - normally a manager or director - who has responsibility for the integrity - accurate reporting and use of computerized data
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 weakness in the design - implementation - operation or internal control of a process that could expose the system to adverse threats from threat events

40. Availability
The process of assigning risk to another enterprise - usually through the purchase of an insurance policy or by outsourcing the service
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
business continuity planning
The process for systematically avoiding risk - constituting one approach to managing risk

41. Control risk 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.
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
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
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.

42. FMEA
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
Anything (e.g. - object - substance - human) that is capable of acting against an asset in a manner that can result in harm. Scope Note: A potential cause of an unwanted incident (ISO/IEC 13335)
Failure modes effects analysis
A 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

43. Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
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. 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 process for systematically avoiding risk - constituting one approach to managing risk
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

44. ISO
international organization for standards
Standards standards published by: ISACA
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
Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology

45. Detective control
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
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
expected loss

46. RMIS
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
risk management information systems
statistical process control
The process of integrating risk assessments at a corporate level to obtain a complete view on the overall risk for the enterprise

47. standards publisher of IT Audit and Assurance
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 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
Preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure - including means for protecting privacy and proprietary information
Standards standards published by: ISACA

48. Key risk indicator (KRI)
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
Preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure - including means for protecting privacy and proprietary information
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.

49. OCTAVE
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
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 set of shared values and beliefs that governs attitudes toward risk-taking - care and integrity - and determines how openly risk and losses are reported and discussed

50. Data custodian
The amount of time allowed for the recovery of a business function or resource after a disaster occurs
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.
certified in risk and information systems control
The individual(s) and department(s) responsible for the storage and safeguarding of computerized data

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