Glossary
Audit Finding
An audit finding is something an auditor says needs to be fixed - like a report card telling you where you need to improve.
What is Audit Finding?
A conclusion drawn by auditors indicating a gap, weakness, or non-compliance issue that requires remediation.
Why Should You Care?
Audit findings must be remediated to maintain certifications and demonstrate continuous improvement.
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Real-World Example
An SOC 2 audit identifies that access reviews are not being conducted quarterly as documented in policy.
How to Protect Against Audit Finding
- 1.
Create finding remediation tracking process
- 2.
Assign owners and deadlines for each finding
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