SOX.6.1.5:

5. Risk: Unapproved application changes negatively impact business processing or may corrupt production data stores.

a. SOX.6.1.5: Controls are in place to restrict migration of programs to production by authorized individuals only.

Testing Procedures

1. Evaluate the approvals required before a program is moved to production. Consider approvals from system owners, development staff and computer operations.

2. Confirm that there is appropriate segregation of duties between the staff responsible for moving a program into production and development staff. Obtain and test evidence to support this assertion.

Testing Frequency

Annually

Evidence Archive Location

Insert hyperlink or location of evidence archive.

Control Stewards Process Narrative

Provide control steward commentary indicating the formal methodology in place.

Control Steward – Jane Manager

Process Illustration

Replace this test by inserting a process diagram, flowchart or other visual representation to illustrate the process narrative as necessary. Include a brief description of the process illustration.

Control Status and Auditors Commentary

The control is effective.

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Status is acceptable.

Control Exception Commentary

Status is acceptable.

Remediation Plan

Remediation is not required at this time.