DS4.1:

DS 4.1 IT Continuity Framework

Control Objective:

Develop a framework for IT continuity to support enterprise wide business continuity management with a consistent process. The objective of the framework is to assist in determining the required resilience of the infrastructure and to drive the development of disaster recovery (see: Disaster Recovery Requirements Analysis) and IT contingency plans. The framework should address the organizational structure for continuity management, covering the roles, tasks and responsibilities of internal and external service providers, their management and their customers, and the rules and structures to document, test and execute the disaster recovery and IT contingency plans. The plan should also address items such as the identification of critical resources, the monitoring and reporting of the availability of critical resources, alternative processing, and the principles of backup and recovery.

Applicability:

Sarbanes-Oxley

HIPAA

GLBA

PCI

FISMA

NIST SP 800-66

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Control Exception

User Defined

Risk Association Control Activities:

1. Risk: IT function does not meet the organizational needs.

a. SOX.2.0.1 Organizational policies and management procedures are in place to ensure the IT function is controlled properly.

2. Risk: Operational failures may not be identified and resolved in an appropriate, timely manger

a. SOX.2.4.1 There should be appropriate procedures to ensure that operational failures (e.g., disk drive problems, program amends, and other emergencies) are identified, resolved in a timely manner, and, where appropriate, approved retrospectively.

Implementation Guide:

Process Narrative
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Process Illustration
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Control Commentary
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Control Exception Commentary
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Evidence Archive Location
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Control Status and Auditors Commentary
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Remediation Plan
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Supplemental Information:
ITIL Service Delivery
ITIL IT Service Continuity Management
ITIL 7.3 The business continuity life cycle

ISO 4.1 Information security infrastructure
ISO 11.1 Aspects of business continuity management

--Mdpeters 12:15, 15 February 2007 (EST)