Auditing IT Infrastructures for Compliance, 3rd Edition
by Robert Johnson, Marty Weiss, Michael G. Solomon
What Is Compliance?
Despite being a relatively simple term, the term compliance has become something of an enigma within many organizations. Different people view and define compliance in different ways. This is evident across different industries, within the same industries, and even within organizations.
The Merriam-Webster Online dictionary defines compliance as “the act or process of doing what you have been asked or ordered to do.” Where do these compliance rules for organizations come from? They come in many forms such as laws and regulations, industry norms and frameworks, and ethical standards established through internal company policies and standards. An information systems compliance assessment or audit not only considers each of ...
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