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Security Incident Management Audit Program
"I need a Security Incident Management Audit Program for a South African financial services company that must be compliant with POPIA and the Financial Sector Regulation Act, with implementation planned for March 2025."
1. 1. Introduction: Overview of the audit program's purpose, scope, and objectives
2. 2. Regulatory Framework: Summary of applicable laws, regulations, and standards that form the basis for the audit program
3. 3. Audit Program Governance: Roles and responsibilities, audit frequency, independence requirements, and qualification criteria for auditors
4. 4. Audit Methodology: Detailed explanation of the audit approach, including planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up phases
5. 5. Core Audit Areas: Key areas to be evaluated, including incident detection, classification, response procedures, and recovery processes
6. 6. Evaluation Criteria: Specific criteria and metrics used to assess the effectiveness of the security incident management program
7. 7. Documentation Requirements: List of required documentation, evidence collection procedures, and record-keeping requirements
8. 8. Reporting Framework: Structure and content requirements for audit reports, including findings classification and remediation tracking
9. 9. Quality Assurance: Procedures for ensuring consistency and quality in the audit process
10. 10. Continuous Improvement: Process for updating and enhancing the audit program based on lessons learned and emerging threats
1. Cloud Service Provider Considerations: Additional audit procedures for organizations using cloud services for incident management
2. Industry-Specific Requirements: Supplementary requirements for specific sectors (e.g., financial services, healthcare)
3. Remote Auditing Procedures: Procedures for conducting remote audits when on-site assessments are not possible
4. Third-Party Integration Assessment: Evaluation of incident management integration with third-party service providers
5. Cross-Border Incident Handling: Additional considerations for organizations operating across multiple jurisdictions
1. Appendix A: Audit Checklist: Detailed checklist covering all aspects of security incident management to be evaluated
2. Appendix B: Evidence Collection Templates: Standardized templates for gathering and documenting audit evidence
3. Appendix C: Risk Assessment Matrix: Framework for evaluating the severity and impact of audit findings
4. Appendix D: Incident Classification Guide: Guidelines for categorizing different types of security incidents
5. Appendix E: Regulatory Reporting Requirements: Summary of mandatory reporting requirements under various regulations
6. Appendix F: Audit Report Template: Standardized format for documenting audit results and recommendations
7. Appendix G: Remediation Tracking Tool: Template for tracking the status of audit findings and corrective actions
8. Appendix H: Key Performance Indicators: Metrics for measuring the effectiveness of the incident management program
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Audit Scope
Audit Evidence
Audit Finding
Audit Report
Security Incident
Security Event
Critical Incident
Data Breach
Personal Information
Special Personal Information
Information Asset
Control Effectiveness
Control Deficiency
Corrective Action
Audit Trail
Root Cause Analysis
Risk Rating
Incident Response
Incident Detection
Incident Classification
Incident Containment
Incident Eradication
Incident Recovery
Post-Incident Review
Information Regulator
Material Finding
Non-Conformity
Observation
Recommendation
Responsible Party
Data Subject
Operator
Information Officer
Deputy Information Officer
Audit Committee
Board of Directors
Executive Management
Control Owner
Process Owner
Remediation Plan
Risk Appetite
Risk Tolerance
Compliance Framework
Regulatory Requirement
Security Control
Technical Control
Administrative Control
Physical Control
Evidence Collection
Sampling Methodology
Testing Procedure
Compensating Control
Control Framework
Reportable Event
Escalation Protocol
Business Impact
Recovery Time Objective
Recovery Point Objective
Chain of Custody
Digital Evidence
Documentation Requirements
Quality Assurance
Third Party
Service Provider
Critical Infrastructure
Cyber Attack
Malicious Code
Vulnerability
Regulatory Compliance
Governance and Oversight
Roles and Responsibilities
Confidentiality
Data Protection
Audit Methodology
Evidence Collection
Documentation Requirements
Reporting Requirements
Quality Assurance
Risk Assessment
Incident Classification
Response Procedures
Investigation Protocols
Digital Forensics
Chain of Custody
Root Cause Analysis
Corrective Actions
Performance Metrics
Training and Competency
Independence and Objectivity
Ethics and Professional Conduct
Conflict of Interest
Resource Allocation
Tools and Technology
Third Party Management
Continuous Improvement
Program Review
Records Retention
Audit Timeline
Escalation Procedures
Communication Protocols
Stakeholder Management
Non-Compliance Handling
Remediation Tracking
Change Management
Version Control
Quality Control
External Reporting
Legal Compliance
Financial Services
Healthcare
Insurance
Telecommunications
Government
Retail
Manufacturing
Mining
Energy
Technology
Professional Services
Education
Critical Infrastructure
Defense
Information Security
Internal Audit
Risk Management
Compliance
IT Operations
Security Operations Center
Legal
Information Technology
Governance
Executive Management
Board Risk Committee
Data Protection
Business Continuity
Digital Forensics
Incident Response
Chief Information Security Officer
Information Security Manager
IT Audit Manager
Compliance Officer
Risk Manager
Security Operations Manager
Internal Audit Director
IT Governance Manager
Chief Risk Officer
Information Security Auditor
Security Incident Response Manager
Chief Technology Officer
Data Protection Officer
Security Compliance Analyst
IT Operations Manager
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Security Incident Management Audit Program
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