Information Security Checklist

FFIEC IT Examination Handbook - Information Security Booklet

Overall Progress
75%

12 of 16 controls

Compliant
12

Checked controls

Gaps
4

Unchecked controls

Domains
4

Control domains

Control Domains
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Information Security Governance
Board oversight, policies, and strategic security program management

Examiner Intent:

Ensure board and senior management establish appropriate security governance, including clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures

75%3 / 4
Risk Assessment & Management
Systematic identification, analysis, and treatment of information security risks

Examiner Intent:

Verify institution conducts comprehensive risk assessments that drive security controls and align with business priorities

75%3 / 4
Access Control & Identity Management
User authentication, authorization, privileged access, and access reviews

Examiner Intent:

Validate that access to systems and data is appropriately restricted based on business need and that privileged access is tightly controlled

75%3 / 4
Security Operations & Monitoring
Security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and threat detection

Examiner Intent:

Confirm institution has effective security monitoring and incident response capabilities to detect and respond to security events

75%3 / 4