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audit

Definitions:

  Independent review and examination of records and activities to assess the adequacy of system controls, to ensure compliance with established policies and operational procedures.
Sources:
NIST SP 1800-15B under Audit from NIST SP 800-12 Rev. 1
NIST SP 1800-15C under Audit from NIST SP 800-12 Rev. 1
NIST SP 800-12 Rev. 1 under Audit from CNSSI 4009
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 from CNSSI 4009-2015

  Independent review and examination of records and activities to assess the adequacy of system controls and ensure compliance with established policies and operational procedures.
Sources:
CNSSI 4009-2015
NIST SP 1800-25B under Audit from CNSSI 4009-2015
NIST SP 1800-26B under Audit from CNSSI 4009-2015

  The independent examination of records and activities to ensure compliance with established controls, policy, and operational procedures and to recommend any indicated changes in controls, policy, or procedures.
Sources:
NISTIR 7316 under Audit