Framework, Standards, and Regulation Summaries for ISC Review

This chapter compresses the major external frameworks and standard-setting references used across ISC. It is best used as a review and lookup tool after the fuller explanatory chapters have already established context.

In This Chapter

• COBIT, NIST, GDPR, PCI DSS Key Takeaways summarizes the major external frameworks and rules most likely to recur.
• AICPA Professional Standards Related to IT Audits highlights the professional standards most relevant to CPA-oriented systems work.
• Additional Reading and Reference Resources points to further support material for structured review.

How to Use This Chapter

• Use this chapter when you need a concise refresher on framework boundaries or major obligations.
• Focus on what each framework is for and where it fits in ISC analysis.
• Return here when a question hinges on recognizing the right standard or regulatory source quickly.

In this section

• COBIT, NIST, GDPR, and PCI DSS: High-Yield ISC Takeaways
  COBIT, NIST, GDPR, and PCI DSS takeaways for ISC review.
• AICPA Professional Standards That Matter in IT Audit Work
  AICPA professional standards that matter in IT audit work.
• Additional Official Reading and Reference Resources for ISC
  Additional official reading and reference resources for ISC.