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audit

Definition(s):

  Independent review and examination of records and activities to assess the adequacy of system controls, to ensure compliance with established policies and operational procedures.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-12 Rev. 1 under Audit from CNSSI 4009
NIST SP 1800-15B under Audit from NIST SP 800-12 Rev. 1
NIST SP 1800-15C under Audit from NIST SP 800-12 Rev. 1
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 from CNSSI 4009-2015

  Independent review and examination of records and activities to assess the adequacy of system controls, to ensure compliance with established policies and operational procedures, and to recommend necessary changes in controls, policies, or procedures.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-32 under Audit from NSTISSI 4009

  Independent review and examination of records and activities to assess the adequacy of system controls and ensure compliance with established policies and operational procedures.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015
NIST SP 1800-25B under Audit from CNSSI 4009-2015
NIST SP 1800-26B under Audit from CNSSI 4009-2015

  An audit trail, which supports accountability, is required for a NE. Users should be prevented from modifying audit information.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-13 [Withdrawn] under AUDIT

  The independent examination of records and activities to ensure compliance with established controls, policy, and operational procedures and to recommend any indicated changes in controls, policy, or procedures.
Source(s):
NISTIR 7316 under Audit