Controls Gap
Controls Gap: The difference between the current state of a system’s controls and the desired or necessary state. This gap can expose an organization to vulnerabilities if not properly addressed, so identifying and mitigating control gaps is a key part of risk management and maintaining secure operations.
Computer Security Act (CSA) of 1987
Computer Security Act (CSA) of 1987: A United States federal law enacted to improve the security and privacy of sensitive information in federal computer systems and to establish minimum acceptable security practices for such systems. The CSA mandated the establishment of standards and guidelines for federal computer systems and tasked the National Bureau of Standards […]
Computer-Assisted Audit Technique (CAAT)
Computer-Assisted Audit Technique (CAAT): A set of tools and techniques used by auditors to analyze an organization’s data with software, improving efficiency and accuracy in audit processes. CAATs include data extraction and analysis tools, which can automate procedures to identify anomalies or patterns in data related to financial statements or compliance.
Conclusive Evidence
Conclusive Evidence: A proof that is so strong and compelling that it effectively eliminates any reasonable doubt about a particular fact or assertion. In digital forensics, it refers to digital data presented in court as indisputable proof to confirm an event or action, being so decisive that it cannot be contradicted or disproven by other […]
Compartmentalization
Compartmentalization: The strategic division of various components, resources, or entities within a larger system to limit exposure to threats and minimize potential damage. This separation can be achieved in several ways, such as through physical separation, virtualization, or role-based access controls, ensuring that a compromise in one area doesn’t lead to a breach in others.
Compartmented Mode
Compartmented Mode: In a compartmented mode setup, users are given access only to the data they require to perform their tasks and nothing else, thereby minimizing the exposure and possible leakage of sensitive information. This is a rigorous application of the principle of least privilege, often used in environments dealing with highly sensitive data, such […]