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CRISC Information Systems Control

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1. Internal controls
Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology
The process of integrating risk assessments at a corporate level to obtain a complete view on the overall risk for the enterprise
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 policies - procedures - practices and organizational structures designed to provide reasonable assurance that business

2. Risk factor
A probable situation with uncertain frequency and magnitude of loss (or gain)
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 condition that can influence the frequency and/or magnitude and - ultimately - the business impact of IT-related events/scenarios
A measure of the potential severity of loss or the potential gain from realized events/scenarios

3. Frequency
Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology
A measure of the rate by which events occur over a certain period of time
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
Carnegie Mellon University

4. Residual risk
A measure of the rate by which events occur over a certain period of time
The ability to exercise judgment - express opinions and present recommendations with impartiality
British Standards Institution
The remaining risk after management has implemented a risk response

5. ERM
A (graphic) tool for ranking and displaying risk by defined ranges for frequency and magnitude
Software Engineering Institute
The amount of risk - on a broad level - that an entity is willing to accept in pursuit of its mission
enterprise risk management

6. Impact analysis
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 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 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
Any event during which a threat event results in loss. Scope Note: From Jones - J.; 'FAIR Taxonomy -' Risk Management Insight - USA - 2008

7. EL
expected loss
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 threat event results in loss. Scope Note: From Jones - J.; 'FAIR Taxonomy -' Risk Management Insight - USA - 2008
business continuity planning

8. IEC
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. 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
international electrotechnical commission
Business Process Reengineering

9. standards publisher of IT Audit and Assurance
certified in risk and information systems control
The business risk associated with the use - ownership - operation - involvement - influence and adoption of IT within an enterprise
Standards standards published by: ISACA
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

10. treadway
Preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure - including means for protecting privacy and proprietary information
commission
Something of either tangible or intangible value that is worth protecting - including people - information - infrastructure - finances and reputation
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

11. Risk avoidance
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
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
Guarding against improper information modification or destruction - and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity
The process for systematically avoiding risk - constituting one approach to managing risk

12. CSF
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
critical success factor
The net effect - positive or negative - on the achievement of business objectives
Methodology for Information Systems Risk Analysis and Management

13. Preventive control
An internal control that is used to avoid undesirable events - errors and other occurrences that an enterprise has determined could have a negative material effect on a process or end product
A set of human - physical - technical and procedural resources to recover - within a defined time and cost - an activity interrupted by an emergency or disaster
statistical process control
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

14. 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 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 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

15. cusum
The amount of time allowed for the recovery of a business function or resource after a disaster occurs
The business risk associated with the use - ownership - operation - involvement - influence and adoption of IT within an enterprise
cumulative summary. each value is added for a cummulative total.
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

16. MAGERIT
The combination of strategic - managerial and operational activities involved in gathering - processing - storing - distributing and using information and its related technologies Scope Note: Information systems are distinct from information technolo
Determined based on the acceptable data loss in case of a disruption of operations. It indicates the earliest point in time that is acceptable to recover the data. The RPO effectively quantifies the permissible amount of data loss in case of interrup
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
Methodology for Information Systems Risk Analysis and Management

17. OCTAVE
A measure of the potential severity of loss or the potential gain from realized events/scenarios
A subset of risk indicators that are highly relevant and possess a high probability of predicting or indicating important risk. Scope Note: See also Risk Indicator.
operationally critical threat and vulnerability evaluation
Guarding against improper information modification or destruction - and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity

18. IT risk scenario
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 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 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 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

19. Risk mitigation
Ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information. Balanced scorecard (BSC) Developed by Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton as a coherent set of performance measures organized into four categories that includes traditional financial mea
A 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
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 management of risk through the use of countermeasures and controls

20. RMF
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 (graphic) tool for ranking and displaying risk by defined ranges for frequency and magnitude
risk management framework
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

21. Key performance indicator (KPI)
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
The process of integrating risk assessments at a corporate level to obtain a complete view on the overall risk for the enterprise
Determined based on the acceptable data loss in case of a disruption of operations. It indicates the earliest point in time that is acceptable to recover the data. The RPO effectively quantifies the permissible amount of data loss in case of interrup
The policies - procedures and activities designed to provide reasonable assurance that objectives relevant to a given automated solution (application) are achieved

22. SIE
1. An instance of IT risk 2. A combination of control - value and threat conditions that impose a noteworthy level of IT risk
Business Process Reengineering
Software Engineering Institute
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)

23. CRISC
certified in risk and information systems control
A condition that can influence the frequency and/or magnitude and - ultimately - the business impact of IT-related events/scenarios
A measure of the potential severity of loss or the potential gain from realized events/scenarios
The ability of a system or network to resist failure or to recover quickly from any disruption - usually with minimal recognizable effect

24. Governance
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
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
The process of assigning risk to another enterprise - usually through the purchase of an insurance policy or by outsourcing the service

25. IT risk register
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.
international electrotechnical commission
The process of integrating risk assessments at a corporate level to obtain a complete view on the overall risk for the enterprise
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)

26. Application controls
cumulative summary. each value is added for a cummulative total.
The policies - procedures and activities designed to provide reasonable assurance that objectives relevant to a given automated solution (application) are achieved
commission
The process for systematically avoiding risk - constituting one approach to managing risk

27. Data custodian
risk management information systems
The policies - procedures and activities designed to provide reasonable assurance that objectives relevant to a given automated solution (application) are achieved
The individual(s) and department(s) responsible for the storage and safeguarding of computerized data
Standards standards published by: ISACA

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

29. Control risk self-assessment
A measure of the rate by which events occur over a certain period of time
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 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 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.

30. CMU
business process modeling
Carnegie Mellon University
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 measure of the potential severity of loss or the potential gain from realized events/scenarios

31. Resilience
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 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 individual(s) and department(s) responsible for the storage and safeguarding of computerized data

32. Risk aggregation
A further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes
The translation of the enterprise's mission from a statement of intention into performance targets and results
Business Process Reengineering
The process of integrating risk assessments at a corporate level to obtain a complete view on the overall risk for the enterprise

33. Objectivity
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 processes - rules and deployment mechanisms that control access to information systems - resources and physical access to premises
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

34. Business objective
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 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.
The amount of risk - on a broad level - that an entity is willing to accept in pursuit of its mission
A further development of the business goals into tactical targets and desired results and outcomes

35. Access control
A condition that can influence the frequency and/or magnitude and - ultimately - the business impact of IT-related events/scenarios
The process for systematically avoiding risk - constituting one approach to managing risk
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 processes - rules and deployment mechanisms that control access to information systems - resources and physical access to premises

36. Confidentiality
Preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure - including means for protecting privacy and proprietary information
The processes - rules and deployment mechanisms that control access to information systems - resources and physical access to premises
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 ability of a system or network to resist failure or to recover quickly from any disruption - usually with minimal recognizable effect

37. System development life cycle (SDLC)
The set of shared values and beliefs that governs attitudes toward risk-taking - care and integrity - and determines how openly risk and losses are reported and discussed
The management of risk through the use of countermeasures and controls
1. The risk level or exposure without taking into account the actions that management has taken or might take (e.g. -implementing controls) 2. The risk that a material error could occur - assuming that there are no related internal controls to preven
The 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

38. Integrity
business continuity planning
risk management framework
Guarding against improper information modification or destruction - and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity
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

39. RMIS
risk management information systems
British Standards Institution
Something that happens at a specific place and/or time
operationally critical threat and vulnerability evaluation

40. Business impact analysis/assessment (BIA)
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 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
international electrotechnical commission

41. Fallback procedures
The policies - procedures and activities designed to provide reasonable assurance that objectives relevant to a given automated solution (application) are achieved
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 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 ability to exercise judgment - express opinions and present recommendations with impartiality

42. Enterprise risk management (ERM)

43. Business goal

44. Key risk indicator (KRI)
cumulative summary. each value is added for a cummulative total.
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 acceptable level of variation that management is willing to allow for any particular risk as the enterprise pursues its objectives
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.

45. Risk culture
The process of assigning risk to another enterprise - usually through the purchase of an insurance policy or by outsourcing the service
The set of hardware - software and facilities that integrates an enterprise's IT assets. Scope Note: Specifically - the equipment (including servers - routers - switches and cabling) - software - services and products used in storing - processing - t
The set of shared values and beliefs that governs attitudes toward risk-taking - care and integrity - and determines how openly risk and losses are reported and discussed
business process modeling

46. Data owner
The individual(s) - normally a manager or director - who has responsibility for the integrity - accurate reporting and use of computerized data
risk management framework
Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology
risk management information systems

47. Business impact
A probable situation with uncertain frequency and magnitude of loss (or gain)
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 net effect - positive or negative - on the achievement of business objectives
The acceptable level of variation that management is willing to allow for any particular risk as the enterprise pursues its objectives

48. IT risk
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
The policies - procedures - practices and organizational structures designed to provide reasonable assurance that business
The business risk associated with the use - ownership - operation - involvement - influence and adoption of IT within an enterprise

49. Authentication

50. Information systems (IS)
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
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 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 net effect - positive or negative - on the achievement of business objectives