Word of the Day – January 13, 2021

control assessment

Acronyms

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Preferred Term

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Definitions

Type Definition Sources
Noun The step that analyzes the controls that have been implemented, or are planned for implementation, by the organization to minimize or eliminate the likelihood (or probability) of a threat’s exercising a system vulnerability. (used 9 times in citations and controls)
  • Per ISO 704:2009 methodology
Noun The testing or evaluation of the controls in an information system or an organization to determine the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the security or privacy requirements for the system or the organization. (used 88 times in citations and controls)
Organizational Task A control assessment is the review of operational risks and the effectiveness of the associated controls. (used 0 times in citations and controls)

Other Forms

Type Other Form
Plural control assessments
Plural Possessive control assessments'
Possessive control assessment's

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