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

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  Definition(s): Software program that performs a specific function directly for a user and can be executed without access to system control, monitoring, or administrative privileges.  Source: DRI A hardware/software

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,

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,