SOX.1.1:

1. Risk: Information security and business requirements may be compromised. Inaccurate results are produced.

a. SOX.1.1 A formal, documented systems development methodology should be established and implemented by management. This systems development life cycle (SDLC) describes the stages involved in information system development projects, from an initial feasibility study through maintenance of the completed application. Verify that security, availability, and process integrity requirements are included.

Testing Procedures

Obtain a copy of the organizations SDLC methodology. Review the methodology to determine if it addresses security, availability, and processing integrity.

Consider whether there are appropriate steps to determine if these requirements are considered throughout the development or acquisition life cycle, e.g., security and availability and processing integrity should be considered during the requirements phase.

Testing Frequency

This should be an integral part of development in house. During the planning stages of development security, availability, and processing integrity must be considered.

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.