Audit Definition(s): Formal inspection and verification to check whether a standard or set of guidelines is being followed, records are accurate, or efficiency and effectiveness targets are being met. Scope
Disaster Recovery
Asset Definition(s): Anything that has value to the organization. BCI Editor’s Note: This can include physical assets such as premises, plant and equipment as well as HR resources, intellectual property,
Artifact Definition(s): A piece of evidence. Source: Software Supply Chain Security Guidance EO 14028 from NISTIR 7692 A piece of evidence, such as text or a reference to a resource,
Application Recovery Definition(s): The component of disaster recovery that deals specifically with the restoration of business system software and data after the processing platform has been restored or replaced. Source:
Work Area Recovery Definition(s): The component of recovery and continuity that deals specifically with the relocation of a key function or department in the event of a disaster, including personnel,
Secondary Site Definition(s): A location other than the primary site which can be used for the resumption of business operations and other functions in the event of a disaster, a
Fallback Definition(s): A fallback facility is another site/building that can be used when the original site/building is unusable or unavailable. Source: BCI/DRJ
Alternate Work Area Definition(s): Recovery environment complete with necessary infrastructure (desk, telephone, workstation, and associated hardware and equipment, communications, etc). Source: DRJ
Alternate Site Definition(s): An alternate operating location to be used by business functions when the primary facilities are inaccessible. Another location, computer center or work area designated for recovery. Location,