The Incident Response Audit Program is essential for organizations operating in India to systematically evaluate and improve their incident response capabilities while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This document becomes necessary when organizations need to assess their readiness to handle cybersecurity incidents, validate compliance with CERT-In's 6-hour reporting mandate, and verify adherence to the Information Technology Act's security requirements. It provides comprehensive audit criteria, methodologies, and templates specifically aligned with Indian cybersecurity regulations while incorporating global best practices. The program is particularly crucial given India's evolving cybersecurity landscape and the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats.
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1. 1. Purpose and Scope: Defines the objectives of the audit program and its scope, including systems, locations, and processes covered
2. 2. Definitions and Terminology: Defines key terms used throughout the document, including incident types, severity levels, and audit-specific terminology
3. 3. Regulatory Framework: Outlines the legal and regulatory requirements that form the basis of the audit program, including CERT-In requirements
4. 4. Audit Program Governance: Details the governance structure, roles and responsibilities, and authority of the audit program
5. 5. Audit Methodology: Describes the approach, techniques, and procedures for conducting incident response audits
6. 6. Audit Areas and Controls: Lists specific areas to be audited, including incident detection, response procedures, and recovery processes
7. 7. Documentation Requirements: Specifies the documentation needed for audits and how audit evidence should be collected and maintained
8. 8. Reporting and Communication: Details how audit findings should be documented, reported, and communicated to stakeholders
9. 9. Corrective Action Process: Outlines procedures for addressing audit findings and implementing corrective actions
1. Sector-Specific Requirements: Include when the organization operates in regulated sectors like banking or healthcare, incorporating specific regulatory requirements
2. Cross-Border Considerations: Include when the organization handles international data or operates across multiple jurisdictions
3. Cloud Service Provider Audit Requirements: Include when the organization uses cloud services for critical operations or data storage
4. Third-Party Vendor Management: Include when external vendors are involved in incident response processes
5. Remote Work Considerations: Include specific audit requirements for remote work incident response capabilities
1. Appendix A: Audit Checklist Template: Comprehensive checklist covering all aspects of incident response that need to be audited
2. Appendix B: Incident Classification Matrix: Framework for categorizing incidents by type and severity level
3. Appendix C: Audit Report Template: Standardized template for documenting audit findings and recommendations
4. Appendix D: CERT-In Compliance Checklist: Specific checklist for ensuring compliance with CERT-In reporting requirements
5. Appendix E: Evidence Collection Guidelines: Detailed procedures for collecting and maintaining audit evidence
6. Appendix F: Corrective Action Plan Template: Template for documenting and tracking corrective actions identified during audits
7. Schedule 1: Audit Timeline and Frequency: Schedule detailing the frequency and timing of different audit activities
8. Schedule 2: Role and Responsibility Matrix: Detailed matrix defining roles and responsibilities in the audit process
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