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audit
formal inquiry, formal examination, or verification of facts against expectations, for compliance and conformity
source: ISO18028-3, 2005
Examination and/or assessment of actions and records to ensure compliance with policies and operational procedures. If problems are found, recommendations are made to change policies or procedures.
source: D. Schweitzer, 2003, Incident Response: Computer Forensics Toolkit
Formal inspection and verification to check whether a Standard or set of Guidelines is being followed, that Records are accurate, or that Efficiency and Effectiveness targets are being met. An Audit may be carried out by internal or external groups.
source: ITIL v3, Service Operation, 2007
Formal inspection and verification to check whether a Standard or set of Guidelines is being followed, that Records are accurate, or that Efficiency and Effectiveness targets are being met. An Audit may be carried out by internal or external groups. See also Certification, Assessment.
source: ITIL v3, Service Design, 2007
Formal inspection and verification to check whether a Standard or set of Guidelines is being followed, that Records are accurate, or that Efficiency and Effectiveness targets are being met. An Audit may be carried out by internal or external groups. See also Certification, Assessment.
source: ITIL v3, Service Transition, 2007
Formal inspection and verification to check whether a Standard or set of Guidelines is being followed, that Records are accurate, or that Efficiency and Effectiveness targets are being met. An Audit may be carried out by internal or external groups. See also Certification, Assessment.
source: ITIL v3, Continual Service Improvement, 2007
Formal inspection and verification to check whether a Standard or set of Guidelines is being followed, that Records are accurate, or that Efficiency and Effectiveness targets are being met. An Audit may be carried out by internal or external groups. See also Certification, Assessment.
source: ITIL v3, Service Strategy, 2007
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. In the context of this publication, the term refers to a specific type of assurance engagement in which an IT audit and assurance professional conducts a formal, independent and systematic inspection or examination of subject matter against a recognised and appropriate standard or against management’s assertions that must meet specific criteria. Audit engagements require a formal approach, adherence to specific standards and guidance, and adoption of specific reporting formats. Audits could include support of audit financial statements, opinions of regulatory compliance and other formal expressions of opinion.
source: ITAF, ISACA, 2008
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