The Risks of Self-Auditing Systems.

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Title: The Risks of Self-Auditing Systems.
Authors: Mercuri, Rebecca T. notable@notablesoftware.com, Neumann, Peter G.1 neumann@csl.sri.com
Source: Communications of the ACM. Jun2016, Vol. 59 Issue 6, p22-25. 4p. 1 Color Photograph.
Subjects: Auditing, Risk management in business, Automobile recall, Electronic voting, Computer security vulnerabilities, Computer software
Abstract: The article discusses business risks when dealing with self-auditing systems. The risk of limited objectivity and lack of oversight with internal audits is described, security vulnerabilities allegedly associated with Transport Layer Security systems are analyzed, and information is offered on the computer security implications of the recall of vehicles from the Volkswagen auto company. Electronic voting is also discussed.
Database: Engineering Source
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Abstract:The article discusses business risks when dealing with self-auditing systems. The risk of limited objectivity and lack of oversight with internal audits is described, security vulnerabilities allegedly associated with Transport Layer Security systems are analyzed, and information is offered on the computer security implications of the recall of vehicles from the Volkswagen auto company. Electronic voting is also discussed.
ISSN:00010782
DOI:10.1145/2909877