AI7.6:
AI 7.6 Testing of Changes
Control Objective:
Ensure that changes are tested in accordance with the defined acceptance plan and based on an impact and resource assessment that includes performance sizing in a separate test environment by an independent (from builders) test group before use in the regular operational environment begins. Parallel or pilot testing should be considered as part of the plan. The security controls should be tested and evaluated prior to deployment, so the effectiveness of security can be certified. Fallback or back out plans should also be developed and tested prior to promotion of the change to production.
Applicability:
- Sarbanes-Oxley
- HIPAA
- GLBA
- PCI
- FISMA
- NIST SP 800-66
- Ditscap
- Control Exception
- User Defined
Risk Association Control Activities:
- 1. Risk: Application or system changes may disrupt business processes or corrupt production data stores.
- a. SOX.6.1.8: Only properly authorized and tested changes are migrated to the production environment.
- a. SOX.6.1.8: Only properly authorized and tested changes are migrated to the production environment.
- 1. Risk: Application or system changes may disrupt business processes or corrupt production data stores.
- 2. Risk: Security and business continuity risks are introduced by technical designs incompatible with enterprise standards.
- a. SOX.1.10: Obtain a listing of key system development and maintenance projects and, for a sample, obtain evidence that each project is properly tested and approved.
- a. SOX.1.10: Obtain a listing of key system development and maintenance projects and, for a sample, obtain evidence that each project is properly tested and approved.
- 2. Risk: Security and business continuity risks are introduced by technical designs incompatible with enterprise standards.
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:
Implementation guidance
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