Senior management has made a decision to automate a number of key controls due to concerns that current IT risk controls are overly cumbersome and adversely impacting IT agility.
Which of the following should be required FIRST to facilitate this process?
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A. B. C. D.D.
https://resources.infosecinstitute.com/itac-planning/#grefThe first step to facilitate the automation of key controls is to perform a cost-benefit analysis (option D).
A cost-benefit analysis is a process that compares the costs of implementing a new solution with the benefits it will provide. In this scenario, the costs would include the initial investment in automation tools, as well as ongoing maintenance and support costs. The benefits would include improved IT agility and reduced risk of errors or compliance failures.
By conducting a cost-benefit analysis, senior management can determine whether the benefits of automating key controls outweigh the costs. This analysis helps to ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and that the decision to automate is based on a sound business case.
Option A, control gap analysis, involves identifying the difference between current controls and desired controls, which is not necessary in this scenario as senior management has already made the decision to automate.
Option B, control self-assessments, involve assessing the effectiveness of current controls and may not be relevant if senior management has already determined that current controls are overly cumbersome.
Option C, controls optimization, involves improving the efficiency and effectiveness of existing controls and may be considered after automation has been implemented. However, it is not the first step in the process.
In summary, the first step to facilitate the automation of key controls should be a cost-benefit analysis to ensure that the benefits of automation outweigh the costs.