A guide to completing your in-platform Scope page, to accurately outline the boundaries of your audit scope.
Overview
Information security is a huge responsibility with many facets. It is a much larger playing field than any single audit can cover. The "Scope" page within your Trustero account is a foundational element of the compliance process. It defines the boundaries of your audit. It is the definitive guide used by Trustero's Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team, by audit partners, and by Trustero's AI features to verify and interact with the specifics of your audit.
The Many Roles of the Scope Page
Trusted Source for Information Security Program Scope
- Purpose: The Scope page is the single source of truth for the entire scope of your Information Security program. It details where data and systems are involved. It is crucial for ensuring comprehensive coverage of your security posture.
- Usage: It is referred to by the GRC team and audit partners to ensure that all aspects of your InfoSec program are adequately covered and that nothing is missed.
- Leveraged by AI: information on the Scope page gives Trustero’s AI features context throughout your compliance journey.
- Security Questionnaire Assistance: The Scope page is used as the foundation to give the AI precise answers to security questionnaires.
- Control-Specific Advice: AI tailored guidance for each control is offered based on the defined scope.
Dynamic and Up-to-Date Reflection
- Maintenance: It is essential to keep the Scope page current so it accurately reflects any changes in your environment, such as new systems, changes in data flows, or updates to infrastructure. Staying up-to-date ensures that compliance and security measures are continuously aligned with current operations.
- Update Frequency: Establish recurring meetings to update the Scope page at least annually. Ideally the Scope is reviewed and updated right before auditors are engaged. Updates should be made anytime during the year when significant changes impact the in-scope environment. A regular revision schedule helps prevent gaps in compliance and security measures, ensuring that all necessary areas are continuously encompassed and accurately reflected.
Consultations with the GRC Team
- Significant Changes: If there are substantial changes to your environment, consult with Trustero’s GRC team to understand the implications for controls, policies, and risk profile.
- Impact Analysis: The GRC team can assist you in determining how changes may affect your compliance posture and what steps should be taken to maintain compliance integrity.
Keeping the Scope Page Accurate
- Importance of Accuracy: The accuracy of the Scope page is crucial for the reliability of your compliance efforts and efficient audit preparation.
- Responsibilities: Your role includes ensuring the Scope page accurately reflects your operational environment. Integrating regular reviews and updates into your compliance activities simplifies the compliance process, making it a more natural part of your operational routine.
Conclusion
The Scope page is a vital component of your compliance framework within Trustero. It ensures that your audit scope is accurately defined, provides critical information to your Trustero AI features for customized support, and allows for effective risk and control management. Keeping the Scope page up to date is essential for maintaining a robust compliance posture and ensuring a successful audit process.