A review of IT interface controls finds an organization does not have a process to identify and correct records that do not get transferred to the receiving system.
Which of the following is the IS auditor's BEST recommendation?
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A. B. C. D.A.
The best recommendation for an organization that does not have a process to identify and correct records that do not get transferred to the receiving system would be to automate the transfer of data between systems as much as feasible. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.
Explanation:
Option A, implementing software to perform automatic reconciliations of data between systems, may be useful in identifying and correcting records that do not get transferred to the receiving system. However, it does not address the root cause of the problem, which is the lack of a process to identify and correct such records.
Option B, enabling automatic encryption, decryption, and electronic signing of data files, is not directly related to the problem at hand. While it is important to ensure the security and integrity of data files during transmission, it does not address the issue of missing records.
Option C, having coders perform manual reconciliation of data between systems, is not a scalable or efficient solution. It would require significant resources and time to manually reconcile data between systems, and there is a higher risk of human error.
Option D, automating the transfer of data between systems as much as feasible, addresses the root cause of the problem. By automating the transfer of data, the organization can reduce the risk of missing records and improve the efficiency and accuracy of the data transfer process. However, it is important to ensure that appropriate controls are in place to monitor and verify the completeness and accuracy of the data transfer.