Appearance of independence: The perception or appearance that an individual or organization is not influenced or biased by outside forces. It is used in professional settings, such as in auditing, to ensure impartiality and objectivity. Examples include a judge appearing unbiased in a court case, an auditor appearing independent in a financial audit, and a journalist appearing objective in their reporting.
Categories: CC D1: Security Principles | CCSP D6: Legal - Risk and Compliance | CISM D1: Information Security governance | CISSP D1: Security and Risk Management | Security+ D5: Security Program Management and Oversight | SSCP D1: Security Concepts and Practices
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