Point being that the original question did not clearly address those issues, or what we perceived the issues could be. So, the OP might want to better understand what the auditor really wants.
Or, better yet, the auditor needs to learn how to ask better questions :-) The method in my madness is to somehow get real value out of an audit rather than just produce a bunch of meaningless reports. Let's face it, coming up with a good answer to a good question is often a good thing for the shop, IMHO. My $0.02 (before taxes) -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ted MacNEIL Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 2:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: LISTCAT/SMS QUESTION >Exactly. >A more reasonable question: "Prove that critical files are being backed up". More than that. Are they retained for a proper time? Are they available for D/R? Are they secure? Back up is just the first basic item! - Too busy driving to stop for gas! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
