Question 750
During an outsourced-services renewal at a logistics group, the IS auditor learns that the approved exception allows unrestricted transfers after its business justification expires. The affected operation supports freight tracking and fleet operations. Delivery commitments and partner data flow through this process. What would an auditor MOST want to see before accepting the issue as remediated?
Explanation
Correct Answer
Correct. Negative transfer tests and investigated alerts show unauthorized disclosure is prevented or promptly detected and contained. This is stronger than a manager's verbal assurance because it can be checked against the observed issue that the approved exception allows unrestricted transfers after its business justification expires. The reviewer must verify the remediation period and scope.
Incorrect Answers
Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. The relevant success criterion is evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion; this measures a different function.
Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. That result could pass without demonstrating evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion.
Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. It does not establish the requested evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion outcome.